Per Diem Registered Nurse_Kingston,NY
About The Position
As a Per Diem Registered Nurse with Willcare, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, you will provide and direct nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by physicians and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. You will coordinate the total plan of care with other health care professionals and support continuity of care by planning and exchanging information with physicians, agency personnel, patients, families, and community resources. The role provides development opportunities and requires the ability to function in any home situation, regardless of a client's age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR certification or ability to obtain it within 90 days of employment.
- At least 1 year of RN experience.
- Proven ability to work independently.
- Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality clinical services within scope of practice and infection control standards.
- Coordinate care with other members of the patient/client's care team from admission to discharge.
- Complete clinical nursing assessments per federal and state program requirements and payer needs.
- Ensure patient/client eligibility and medical necessity for services as defined by payer and agency policy.
- Develop and revise individualized plans of care or service plans with other community providers.
- Ensure the plan of care's frequency and duration meet patient needs and initiate revisions with physician approval.
- Coordinate the total plan of care with other health care professionals and exchange information to maintain continuity of care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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