Home Hospital RN

The Ohio State University

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Hospital Care at Home is an innovative care model that allows us to provide inpatient level care to patients in their homes. Potential patients are assessed by a Home Hospital provider to ensure their diagnosis can be treated in the home, that the patient’s home environment is a safe place to receive care, and that the patient has consented to participate. We have successfully cared for more than 500 patients in Hospital Care at Home and are excited to continue to grow!

The Home Hospital RN will partner closely with the attending physician and other members of the care team to provide care for patients, both virtually and through in-home visits. Primary responsibilities include:

Participate in the initial and ongoing assessment of patients determining care and services needed to stay in the home.
Collaborate with medical providers, patient care staff and skilled services in the planning and implementation of patient care plan.
Direct and coordinate services (i.e., nursing, therapy, care management, etc.) provided in the home during the inpatient admissions.
Collaborate with the clinical team for initiation of remote monitoring services. Monitor and manage alerts, provide education and assess patient understanding for use.
Act as a central point of contact for all patients, including interaction with medical, nursing, and ancillary services
Develop and coordinate individual nursing plan-of-care including patient/family education and discharge planning.
Drive to patients’ homes within Franklin and the six contiguous counties in a university-provided vehicle to provide in-home care.
May support provider with patient identification and enrollment activities.
Participate in ongoing improvement initiatives to foster a culture of high quality and patient safety
Come join a team that is driving innovation and delivering high quality care to patients in their home!

Requirements

• Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program required.
• Current Ohio RN license or interim permit.
• Minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience in the acute care setting, preferably in a medical-surgical, progressive care environment or emergency department.
• Valid United States or Canadian driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently, be self-directed and adapt to unpredictable circumstances.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and iterate process improvements in delivery of home-based hospital level care
• Computer savvy and effectively utilizes technology, including Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) to gather, report and analyze clinical data.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in relevant care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the initial and ongoing assessment of patients determining care and services needed to stay in the home.
• Collaborate with medical providers, patient care staff and skilled services in the planning and implementation of patient care plan.
• Direct and coordinate services (i.e., nursing, therapy, care management, etc.) provided in the home during the inpatient admissions.
• Collaborate with the clinical team for initiation of remote monitoring services. Monitor and manage alerts, provide education and assess patient understanding for use.
• Act as a central point of contact for all patients, including interaction with medical, nursing, and ancillary services
• Develop and coordinate individual nursing plan-of-care including patient/family education and discharge planning.
• Drive to patients’ homes within Franklin and the six contiguous counties in a university-provided vehicle to provide in-home care.
• May support provider with patient identification and enrollment activities.
• Participate in ongoing improvement initiatives to foster a culture of high quality and patient safety

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level