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Employment History

Provide the following from your past and current employer, assignments or volunteer activities starting from the most recent. Use additional sheets if necessary.

Conflict of Interest

I understand that Comfort Assisting, Inc., Home Health Agency have developed rules to protect the patient and
patient’s relationship with the agency. I further understand that I will abide by these rules and am aware that
patient has every right to express their concerns to the supervisor.

1. Accepting Gifts:
   Comfort Assisting, Inc., Home Health Agency employees must not accept gifts, loans or gratuities from patients, patient family members or caregivers that could create an obligation or might appear to influence decisions made by the employees. Employees shall advise the patients or their family members to contact the supervisor or the Agency’s administration to express their favorable opinion.
2. Employment by Patients and/or their family Members:
   Home health employees are not permitted to work privately for patients or members of their families.
3. Soliciting Business:
   Home health employees are not permitted to solicit personal business or services from patients or members of their families.
4. Coercing Patients:
   Home health employees must not coerce or otherwise try to prevent patient from filing their complaint (i.e. by threatening the quality of future services).

Electronic Signature Overview

Electronic Signature Policy

Policy: Comfort Assisting, 1nc. Home Health Agency staff may use electronic signature on all computer generated documentation. An electronic signature will serve as authentication on patient record documents generated via the organization’s Kinnser application.

Purpose: To utilize current technology in the provision of patient care

Responsibility: All personnel

Procedure: Comfort Assisting, Inc. Home Health Agency staff may create patient documentation via computer system.

For the purpose of the electronic medical record and documents printed from the electronic medical record, the employee’s use of an Electronic Signature Passcode after authenticating with their system log in. The organization-based application administrator will issue each employee a system username and a temporary password. The user will create a new password upon initial log in to the organization’s Kinnser application. The employee will generate an Electronic Signature Passcode that will only be accessible to them. Each user will be required to change her/his Login authentication password.

1. Upon her/his password being reset by an organization-based application
2. Every 6o days
3. At the employee’s discretion

1. Ensure the security of their login authentication password and.Electronic Signature Passcode information, which may not be shared with anyone.
2. Exit the electronic medical record software when the computer will not be used for clinical documentation or is out of their possession and at the end of each working day, and
3. Review all documentation prior to submission.

Each employee will review documentation and make necessary corrections per organization policy to documents returned by a case manager, at which time the clinician will be required to re-enter the Electronic Signature Passcode to re-submit the documentation. In the event of system downtime that results in the employee’s inability to use the electronic documentation, the employee will complete records manually. Each user must keep their login username authentication password and Electronic Signature Passcode confidential. Only the user and at organization-based administrator may reset a user’s login authentication password. Upon termination of employment, the administrator will immediately disable the employee user’s credentials to prevent access to the electronic medical record.

Electronic Documentation & Signature Authenticity Agreement

I understand that Comfort Assisting, Inc. Home Health Agency staff may use electronic signatures on all computer-generated documentation. An electronic signature will serve as authentication on patient record documents and other organization documents generated in the electronic system. For purposes of the computerized medical record and other organizational documentation, I acknowledge that the combined use of my Electronic Signature Passcode and Login authentication password will. serve as my legal signature. I further understand that an organization-based administrator will issue my initial employee password and that I will create an Electronic Signature Passcode within the software application. Login authentication password must be updated every 6o days by the user, as well as on an as needed basis in the event system security is breached. I understand that prior to exporting documentation to the organization server, I must review and authenticate by use of electronic signature, my documentation on the field-based or office computer. I understand that I am responsible for the security and accuracy of information entered into my organization’s Kinnser application, and as such, I will:

• Not share or otherwise compromise my electronic signature credentials (Login authentication password or Electronic Signature P.asscode)
• Exit the online application at the end of each working day or whenever the computer is not in my immediate possession; not save my Login authentication password and Electronic Signature Passcode on the computer, but will enter them upon each access of the application; and
• Review all of my documentation online prior to submitting to the organization.

Confidential Background Check Authorization

SEASONAL INFLUENZA VACCINE INFORMATION

*FLU SEASON IS FROM OCTOBER TO MARCH*

• Influenza is a serious respiratory disease that kills, on average, 36,000 Americans every year.
• Influenza virus may be shed for up to 48 hours before symptoms begin, allowing transmission to others.
• Up to 30% of people with influenza have no symptoms, allowing transmission to others.
• Flu virus changes often, making annual vaccinations necessary. Immunity following vaccination is strongest for 2 to 6 months. In California, influenza usually arrives around New Year through February or March.

TB SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE

(To be completed on hire date and annually thereafter)

Do you currently have any of the following symptoms?

EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATION AGREEMENT

I understand that Comfort Assisting, Inc., Home Health Agency have developed means for internal communication and will use them and encourage their use among others.

Staff Meetings:

Comfort Assisting, Inc., Home Health Agency employees will participate in regular Quarterly Meetings during which employees will be informed on recent company activities, changes in workplace and employee recognition.

Suggestion Box:

Comfort Assisting, Inc., Home Health Agency encourages employees who have suggestions that they do not want to offer publicly, to write them down and leave them in the Suggestion Box located in the company’s office. If this is done anonymously, agency’s management will take every measure to preserve the employee’s privacy.

Handling of Complaints:

Employees who have a job-related problem, question or complaint, should first discuss it with their immediate supervisor. At this level employees usually reach the simplest, quickest and most satisfactory solution. If the employee and supervisor do not solve the problem, agency encourages employees to contact the manager.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Home Health Aide (HHA)

JOB SUMMARY:

A paraprofessional person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN).

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must meet Medicare Conditions of Participation for Home Health Aide training program and competency.
2. Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
3. Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
4. Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
5. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
2. Performs personal care and bath as ordered.
3. Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
4. Reports changes in the patient’s condition and needs to the RN.
5. Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned.
6. Ambulates and exercises the patient as assigned.
7. Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy services, e.g., range of motion (ROM) exercises as assigned.
   
8. Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned.
   
9. Attends inservice and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.
   
10. Attends patient care conferences as scheduled.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Supervised by: DPCS/RN

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

JOB SUMMARY:

A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) administers speech therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director ofNursing. Speech therapy senrices are furnished only by or under the supervision of a qualified speech pathologist or audiologist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A person who meets the education and experience requirements for a certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Pathology or audiology granted by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, or
2. A person who meets the educational requirements for ce1iification and is in the process of accumulating the supervised experience required for certification.
3. Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
4. Two (2) years experience, preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Improves or maximizes the communication of the patient.
2. Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
3. Periodically participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
4. Provides full range Speech Language Pathology Services as ordered by physician.
5. Directs and supervises personnel, as assigned.
6. Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
7. Performs all skilled procedures.
8. Consults with physicians regarding change oftreatment.
9. Writes reports to physicians regarding-patient’s -progress:
10. Instructs patients and family members in home programs.
11. Periodically presents an inservice to the Agency’s staff members.
12. An initial evaluation, including plan of treatment and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is necessary if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient’s discharge.
13. A supervisory visit is made every fourteen days on each patient seen by a home health aide as assigned.
14. Assists the physician in evaluating level of function.
15. Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.
16. Prepares clinical and progress notes.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIP:

Supervised by: Director of Nursing

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Moderate lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Registered Physical Therapist (PT)

JOB SUMMARY:

A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Patient Care Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and American Physical Therapy Association.
2. Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
3. Two (2) years experience, prefened.
4. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
5. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
2. Provides physician prescribed physical therapy.
3. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
4. Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
5. Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
6. Directs and supervises personnel as required.
7. Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
8. Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician.
9. Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
10. Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.
11. Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily llving.
12. Participates in inservice programs and presents inservice programs as assigned.
13. Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
14. Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
15. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
16. Assists physician with evaluating level of function.
17. Helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.
18. Consults with family and Agency personnel.
19. Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defmed time frames.
20. Appropriately utilizes ICD-9 codes.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIP:

1. Supervised by: Director of Patient Care Services
   
2. Workers Supervised: Physical Therapy Assistant

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Moderate lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Registered Nurse (RN)

JOB SUMMARY:

A Registered Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of patient Care Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state( s) in which practicing.
2. One (1) year professional current nursing experience or two (2) years professional nursing experience, preferred.
3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides services in accordance vvith the plan of care.
   
2. Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient’s nursing needs.
   
3. Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.
   
4. Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skills.
   
5. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
   
6. Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
   
7. Coordinates services.
   
8. Informs personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.
   
9. Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.
   
10. Participates in and presents inservice programs.
    
11. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
    
12. Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition.
    
13. Completes certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries.
    
14. Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient.
    
15. Refers to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills.
    
16. Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.
    
17. Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care.
    
18. Participates in peer review and performance improvement as assigned.
    
19. Participates in utilization review of medical records as assigned.
    
20. Gives total patient care as needed.
    
21. Takes on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays, as assigned.
    
22. Completes and submits OASIS assessments~ reassessments, transrers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
    
23. Appropriately utilizes ICD-9 codes.
    
24. Assesses and manages pain.
    

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Supervised by: Director of Patient Care Services
2. Workers Supervised: Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health Aide

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

JOB SUMMARY:

A qualified Licensed Vocational Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Services are furnished in accordance with Agency policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of a state approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed
   in the state(s) in which practicing.
2. Minimum of one (1) year professional current experience in nursing or two (2) years
   professional experience in nursing, preferred.
3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
   
2. Implements the nursing care plan for each patient.
   
3. Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.
   
4. Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
   
5. Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reactions to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
6. Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nursing care needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
   
7. Evaluates with registered nurse the effectiveness of the L VN1s nursing service to the patient and family under the guidance of the registered nurse.
   
8. Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patient.
   
9. Participates in medical record audit as assigned.
   
10. Attends staff meetings, patient care conferences and inservices as scheduled.
    
11. Talkes on-call duty, nights, weekends and holidays as assigned.
    
12. Is responsible for:
    – Submitting any changes in schedule to Director of Patient Care Services or the Administrator on a daily basis.
    – Participating in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team, such as physical therapist or speech language pathologist.
    
13. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
    
14. Assists the physician and RN in performing specialized procedures.
    
15. Prepares equipment and materials for treatments.
    
16. Observes aseptic technique as required.
    
17. Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Supervised by: DPCS/RN

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Medical Social Worker (MSW)

JOB SUMMARY:

A Medical Social Worker (MSW) provides social work services to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is perfom1ed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Patient Care Services. Services are furnished by a qualified social worker or by a qualified social work assistant under the supervision of a qualified social worker.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A person who has a master’s degree fi·om a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, and has one year experience in a health care setting, or
   
2. Has a baccalaureate degree in social work, psychology, sociology or other field related to social work, and has had at least one year experience in a health care setting (functions as an assistant).
3. One to three (1-3) years professional experience, preferred.
   
4. One (1) year experience in health care setting, preferred.
   
5. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.
   
6. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
   
7. Ability to work with individuals to enlist cooperation of many people to perform/achieve a common goal.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies/procedures.
   
2. Understands and promotes principles of continuous perfonnance improvement.
   
3. Acts as a consultant to other Agency personnel.
   
4. Participates in the coordination of Agency’s services with the services of other community resources; uses community resources.
   
5. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient information.
   
6. Serves as a resource person to employees, patients, physicians and other allied healthcare providers.
   
7. Develops a cooperative relationship and communicates effectively and professionally with physicians.
   
8. Accepts responsibility for regular attendance and punctuality.
   
9. Maintains current knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation for social work services.
   
10. Immediately reports any accident, incident, lost articles or unusual occmTence to Director of Patient Care Services.
    
11. Participates in inservices and/or continuing education programs.
    
12. Participates in patient care conferences.
    
13. Maintains contact with community support groups and provides professional expertise as required.
    
14. Plans/coordinates all social services within the Agency.
    
15. Documents all patient/family services provided as required by Agency policy.
16. Assists physician and other team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
    
17. Participates in the development of the plan of care ..
    
18. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
    
19. Works with the family.
    
20. Participates in discharge planning.
    
21. Other duties assigned by DPCS (or Social Worker, if Social Work Assistant).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Supervised by:
   Director of Patient Care Services
   If Social Work Assistant: Social Worker

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity and to do bending, lifting and/or standing on a regular basis.
  
• Light lifting may be required.
  
• Ability to work for extended period of time while sitting or standing.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Occupational Therapist (OT)

JOB SUMMARY:

An Occupational Therapist (OT) administers occupational therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Patient Care Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and/or certified by successfully completing the National Certification examination, or
2. Is eligible for the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy
   Association.
   
3. Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
   
4. Two (2) years experience, preferred.
   
5. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of the Agency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
   
2. Retums the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
   
3. Periodically participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
   
4. Provides prescribed occupational therapy.
   
5. Directs and supervises personnel as required.
   
6. Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
   
7. Performs all skilled procedures.
   
8. Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
   
9. Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.
   
10. Instructs patients/family members in. home programs and fine motor movement exercises.
    
11. An initial evaluation, including plan of treatment and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A Tecertification by physician every 60 days is necessary, if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient’s discharge.
    
12. Periodically presents an inservice to the Agency staff.
    
13. Assists the physician in evaluating level of function.
    
14. Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.
    
15. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
    
16. Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel.
    
17. Participates in inservice programs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Supervised by: Director of Patient Care Services
2. Workers Supervised: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA)

JOB SUMMARY:

A Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Physical Therapist (PT).

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
2. Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
3. Two (2) years experience, preferred.
4. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Agency.
5. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
2. Provides physician prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
3. Improves or minimizes-residual physical disabilities of the patient.
4. Returns the individual to optimun1 and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
5. Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
6. Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT.
7. Consults with PT regarding change in treatment.
8. Instructs patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
9. Participates in inservice programs and presents inservice programs as assigned.
10. Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
11. Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
12. Prepares medical records, progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
13. Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the PT.
14. Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.
15. Participates in educating the patient and family.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Supervised by: Registered Physical Therapist or Director of Nursing

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

JOB SUMMARY:

A qualified Registered Dietitian Nutrition (RDN) is responsible for the planning and delivering nutrition care of patients in accordance with the physician’s diagnosis and requirements of regulatory agency. Functions a member of the health care team to asses and provided nutritional intervention for all patients identified at nutritional risk by the health care team. Develops orientation, education, knowledge and skills as appropriate for the patients, including the adolescent, geriatric and adult patient, plus terminal ill patient. The RDN analyses body composition, supplement evaluation and recommendation- implementing behavior modification and life style management techniques.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate ofthe state approved by the Academy ofNutrition and Dietetics holding a Bachelor’s degree in Food & Nutrition, Dietetics or related field. Minimum of one (1) year experience as Registered Dietitian or 1 to 2 years
2. Knowledge of the principles and practices of Medical Nutrition Therapy for Patients with Complex medical conditions. Expertise in planning, developing and implementing appropriate interventions. Demonstrated skill and knowledge of age-related nutritional needs. Understand the patient population’s cultural and ethnic background and how it impacts patient’s level of care, diet and food . restrictions.
3. Valid Registration as a Registered Dietitian.
4. Acceptance of philosophy and goals ofthis Agency.
5. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Understand and adheres to establish policy and procedures.
2. Implements food nutrition and dietetics to the nursing care plan for each patient.
3. Providing nutrition services, treatment and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned.
4. Responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy, patient education, and diet communication functions.
5. Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate.
6. Observe signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and RN reaction to treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional.
7. Teaches and counsels the patient and family/significant others regarding the nutrition and dietetic needs and other related problems of the patient at home.
8. Evaluates with registered nurse the effectiveness of these nursing services to the patient and family under guidance of the registered nurse.
9. Maintains accurate and complete records of observations, treatments and care of patients.
10. Participates in medical record audit as assigned.
11. Attends staff meeting, patients care conference’s and in-services as scheduled.
12. Takes on-call duty, night’s weekends and holidays as assigned.
13. Is responsible for :
    – Submitting any changes in schedule to Director of Patient Care Services or to the Administrator on daily basis.
    – Participating in patient care conferences to discuss the need for involvement of other members of the health team, such as physical therapist, speech language pathologist or respiratory therapist.
14. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
15. Assist the physician and RN
16. Assists the patient in learning the appropriate self-care techniques.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to /from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

1. Supervised by: DPCS/RNs

RISK EXPOSURE:

High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.