RN at Home Care Plus

Job Description

Overview

Responsibilities

• 1. Assess patients (physical, psychological and social) up to level of competency, including all factors relevant to patient/family safety, need and quality of care;
• 2. Assess needs of the patient/family for other home health services and refer as appropriate;
• 3. Assess/determine aspects of care plan for delegation to home health aides;
• 4. Assess appropriate payment source for home care services and obtain ongoing authorizations as needed;
• 5. Admit patients to HCP and notify/conference with physician to develop Care Plan;
• 6. Schedule patients according to Care Plan. Make modifications as needed;
• 7. Ensure authorizations and followed. Provide information to payors on prompt basis;
• 8. Initiate/participate/document case conferences;
• 9. Instruct/document patient/family teaching;
• 10. Assess patient progress and take appropriate action when change in patient condition occurs;
• 11. Coordinate services with the patient, family and others involved in patient care;
• 12. Conduct pre-discharge planning and notify physician as goals are met;
• 13. Identify/train patient/family on special equipment/supply needs; and
• 14. Perform other job duties as requested.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

RN with active CT nursing license;

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one (1) year home health or hospital nursing experience;

LICENSURE

RN with active CT nursing license; Current CPR certification

SPECIAL SKILLS

Ethical with good assessment/organizational abilities; and Prior EMR documentation skills.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Able to perform tasks involving physical activity which includes lifting, bending and standing; and Able to hear, read and understand written and verbal communications.