About this role
A Registered Nurse will provide in-home services to our patients.
* Provide admission, case management and follow-up skilled nursing visits for Home Health patients; * Administer on-going care and case management for each patient, provide necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager; * Provide hands-on care, management and evaluation of the care plan and teaching of the patient in accordance with physician orders, under Clinical Manager's supervision; * Revise plan in consultation with physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy/regulation; * Coordinate appropriate care, encompassing various healthcare personnel (such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Social Workers, Home Health Aides and external providers); * Report and document patient care/condition/progress to patient's physician and Clinical Manager on a continuous basis; * Implement patient care plan in conjunction with patient and family to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of needs/problems; * Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides and provide written instructions that reflect current plan of care; * Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager, preparing and completing needed clinical documentation; * Prepare appropriate medical documentation on all patients, including any case conferences, patient contacts, medication order changes, re-certifications, progress updates, and care plan changes; * Prepare visit/shift reports, updates/summarizes patient records in a timely manner and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient care.
Qualifications * Graduate of an accredited nursing program * Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice * Experience as an RN with one of the following preferred: * One year of experience in an acute-care setting within the last 24 months; * Six months of Home Health experience within the last 12 months. * Credentials in specialty areas preferred (wound care, OASIS certification, IV, ET) * Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation * Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked) * Proof of current CPR certification * Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance