Job Description
Job Description
Job Description :
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Registered Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will provide high-quality care to patients in their homes, ensuring they receive the necessary medical attention and support for their recovery and overall well-being.
Responsibilities :
- Provides services in accordance with the plan of care.
- Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient's nursing needs.
- Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.
- Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skills.
- Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- 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.
- Coordinates services.
- Informs case manager and disciplines of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.
- Counsels the patient and caregivers in meeting nursing and related needs.
- Participates in continuing education and in-service programs.
- Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
- Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition. Completes certification / recertification orders and discharge summaries.
- Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient.
- Refers to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills.
- Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel and home health aides.
- Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his / her care.
- Participates in peer review and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement as assigned.
- Rotation of on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.
- Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
- Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.
Qualifications :
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana; CPR certification required
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in home health or a related field
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of home health care practices; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledgeable on use of Kinnser / Wellsky EMR
- Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule
- Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
Benefits :
- Flexible scheduling options
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Mileage reimbursement Medical Speciality :
- Home Health
- Home Health Weekly Schedule :
- Varies
- Varies Work Location :
- Multiple
- Multiple
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