Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Stella Maris • Lutherville, MD

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About The Position

Stella Maris provides compassionate, skilled home health care for adults in central Maryland, helping patients manage medical situations in the comfort of their homes. The Home Health Registered Nurse joins the Home Health team serving Baltimore County, Maryland, and provides primary nursing care in accordance with professional standards and under the direction of the clinical manager. The position involves daily travel in the East Baltimore County region and is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Active RN licensure in the State of Maryland.
• Two years of home health experience.
• OASIS documentation experience.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Commitment to Stella Maris’s philosophy of care, values, mission statement, and organizational culture.

Nice To Haves

• EPIC experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized care to patients in their homes under the plan of care approved by the primary physician, and coordinate services for each assigned patient and family.
• Lead and advocate for coordination of patient care among clinicians, modalities, and community resources; manage clinical resources and transition planning for assigned patients from pre-admission through post-discharge.
• Explain Home Care and Hospice Home Care services, insurance benefits and coverage, patient responsibilities, and alternative payment options to prospective patients and families.
• Develop the initial plan of care based on input from the patient, family, and physician, and request appropriate disciplines for care.
• Report admissions to the Patient Care Coordinator within 24 hours and update the Hospice Team at weekly team meetings.
• Accurately document admissions, follow-up visits, and phone calls, and review charts for completeness and accuracy when cases close.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed