Registered Nurse, Home Health

About This Role

This role will provide personalized, one-on-one home health care to patients, helping them regain independence and manage chronic conditions. The nurse will develop and manage care plans, coordinate with physicians and other clinicians, and supervise home health aides.

Responsibilities

• Provide admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients
• Administer on-going care and case management for each patient, providing necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager
• Confer with physician in developing the initial plan of treatment based on physician's orders and initial patient assessment
• Provide hands-on care, management and evaluation of the care plan and teaching of the patient in accordance with physician orders
• Coordinate appropriate care, encompassing various healthcare personnel (such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Home Health Aides and external providers)
• Report 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, Certified Home Health Aides and Personal Care Workers and provides written personal care instructions/care plan
• 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

Requirements

• Minimum of one year nursing experience preferred
• Strong med surg, ICU, ER, acute experience
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure
• Current CPR certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Auto insurance
• Reliable transportation

Qualifications

• Diploma, Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of one year nursing experience preferred

Nice to Have

• Home Health experience

Benefits

Certifications