We are seeking a full time qualified Registered Nurse for coordinating, Home Health Care Services.
BASIC FUNCTION:
¶ Under the physician’s order, admits patients eligible for home care services.
¶ Develops patient care plan that specifically addresses identified patient problems; nursing problems and goals. Updates care plans on an ongoing basis; revises and resolves patient problems and goals as changes occur and/or recertification.
¶ Provides intermittent Skilled Nursing services including assessment, evaluation, procedures, teaching and training activities as outlined in the patient Plan of Treatment.
¶ Submits completed skilled nursing notes; communication notes and home health aide supervisory notes per policy.
¶ Submits change orders within 48 hours of occurrence.
¶ Submits recertification paperwork by the due date provided by the RN Manager.
¶ Effectively communicates with all members of the healthcare team.
¶ Acts as the patient’s advocate and as such are a liaison to assist in communicating the patient’s needs to the multidisciplinary team.
¶ Supervises the home health aide every 14 days. Provides direction and instruction as it relates to provision of personal care and related support services.
¶ Acts as a preceptor in the orientation of new nursing staff.
¶ Attends staff meetings and educational in-services per agency requirements.
¶ Follows agency policies and procedures.
¶ Participates in discharge planning process.