Full-Time Field RN – Home Care
About The Position
The Field RN administers the patient/client’s Care Plan and supports their health and wellness as specified in that plan. The RN ensures compliance with clinical standards, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and company policies. When appropriate and needed, the role provides Skilled Nursing Services. The RN collaborates with the Director of Nursing, patients/clients and caregivers, physicians, and other care team members. The position also orients and supervises home care aides, provides ongoing instruction during field visits, reviews Personal Care Plans, documents services and changes in client circumstances, and communicates concerns to case managers or legal representatives/family as necessary.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse license in the state where the role is practiced.
- Licensed driver in the appropriate state.
- Available independent transportation with current insurance coverage.
- Excellent problem-solving ability and organizational skills; requires minimal direction.
- Competence 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.
- Computer literacy.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience and responsibilities in clinical home health services, or equivalent.
- 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.
- Perform on-site orientation, quarterly supervision visits, skill checks, and annual performance evaluations of home care aides in compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Provide ongoing instruction 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 plan as authorized by the ASAP RN.
- Document services rendered and changes in client conditions and/or family and home situations.
- Communicate concerns or issues regarding client status to ASAP Case Managers or the client’s legal representative/family as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Provide Skilled Nursing Services when appropriate and as needed.
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Job Type
Full-time
