Field RN - Home Care

Associated Home Care • Greenfield, MA

4d • $40 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

The Field RN administers the Care Plan and supports the patient/client’s health and wellness as outlined in that plan. The RN ensures compliance with nursing and clinical standards, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and company policies. When appropriate and needed, the RN provides Skilled Nursing Services.

The position works with the Director of Nursing, patients/clients and caregivers, physicians, and other care team members to follow the Care Plan. It also includes orienting and supervising home care aides, checking their skills and performance, providing ongoing field instruction, reviewing personal care plans, and documenting services and changes in client circumstances. The RN communicates concerns about client status to ASAP Case Managers or the client’s legal representative or family as necessary. This is a per diem role with flexible scheduling based on staffing needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
• Current licensed Registered Nurse in the state where practicing.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills; ability to work with minimal direction.
• Demonstrated competence in applying processes designed to ensure adherence to pertinent federal and state rules and regulations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff, physicians, referral sources, patients, and families.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Licensed driver in the appropriate state.
• Available independent transportation with current insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience and responsibilities in clinical home health services, or equivalent experience (listed as preferred).
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Follow the appropriate Care Plan in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, patient/client and caregivers, the patient/client’s physician, and other care team members as appropriate.
• Conduct on-site orientation, quarterly supervision visits, skill checks, and annual performance reviews of home care aides in compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Provide ongoing instructions to home health aides during field visits, including reinforcement of Standard Precautions, client respect, HIPAA, and safety.
• Review Personal Care Plans from Aging Service Access Points (ASAP) and orient aides in following the care plan as authorized by the ASAP RN.
• Document services rendered and changes in client conditions, family situations, or home situations.
• Communicate concerns or issues regarding client status to ASAP Case Managers or the client’s legal representative or family as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide Skilled Nursing Services when appropriate and as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level