Registered Nurse, Home Health

Humana • San Antonio, TX

2d

About The Position

Become a part of our caring community Professional member of patient’s treatment team who provides skilled nursing visits in patient’s home under the direction of plan of treatment stablished with physician and input from patient/caregiver. Provides supervision for Aide and LPN as needed Use your skills to make an impact

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing
• Currently licensed in the State of Texas
• Minimum of (1) one-year current experience in health care community.

Nice To Haves

• Home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial and on-going assessment of client needs using the OASIS data elements incorporated into the Comprehensive Assessment.
• With input from patient/caregiver and in conjunction with physician, formulates and implements plan of care.
• Evaluate effectiveness of care plan and make necessary adjustments.
• Provides for emotional and physical comfort and safety of client taking into consideration theirs rights and cultural background.
• Receives and transcribes physician orders.
• Notify physician and Agency supervisor of unusual reactions and/or changes in client’s condition.
• Documents all appropriate observations and treatments in keeping with Agency policies and procedures.
• Participates in case conferences, team meetings, staff meetings and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
• Provide supervision for Licensed Practical Nurses and/or Home Health Aide as assigned.
• Provide any skilled nursing service for which appropriately trained which is prescribed under the plan of care.
• Provide monthly summary of skilled services and clients outcomes to physician and Agency supervisor in keeping with Agency policies and procedures. Provides information for 60-day progress reports.
• Adhere to all Agency policies and procedures including but not limited to HIPPA Privacy rule.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all patient, employee and Agency information.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and for which she/he is qualified.

Benefits

• Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees