RN (PRN)

UnitedHealth Group•Liberty, KY

1d•$67,905 - $101,857

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (PRN) in Home Health provides and directs nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by physicians and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. The RN coordinates the total plan of care with other health care professionals to support continuity of patient care through planning and information exchange with physicians, agency personnel, patients, families, and community resources. The role includes clinical assessment and care planning, supervision and instruction of home health aides and licensed practical/vocational nurses, accurate and timely documentation, and communication with the care team. The RN also contributes to quality improvement, staff orientation, patient safety, and efforts to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations. Participation in on-call and weekend rotations may be needed to meet patient needs.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsibilities

Initiate, develop, implement, and revise the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other health care professionals.
Supervise care provided by home health aides and licensed practical/vocational nurses, provide instruction, and assign tasks according to State and federal regulations.
Provide required supervisory visits.
Provide high-quality clinical services within the scope of practice and infection control standards, in accordance with the plan of care and in coordination with other health care team members.
Complete comprehensive assessments, including OASIS and medication reconciliation, accurately and on time.
Document patient visits according to policy and payer requirements, and sync documentation timely per LHC policy.
Make initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visits; ensure patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines; determine the primary focus of care; develop the plan of care with the physician within State guidelines; and submit accurate documentation.
Communicate relevant information timely and effectively with agency staff, including patient care issues, visit assignments, schedule changes, orders, OASIS data sets, coding requests, and coordination with other clinicians.
Communicate timely and effectively with physicians, patients, and family members to ensure quality care and service excellence.
Take direction from the Clinical Director and Executive Director professionally and complete assigned tasks timely, including required learning.
Assist in orienting new agency personnel and serve as a preceptor to staff and students.
Participate in survey and survey-readiness activities and performance improvement plans; work to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, improve patient safety, and implement processes and best practices for positive patient outcomes.
Participate in on-call and weekend rotation as needed to meet patient needs.
Adhere to and participate in the agency's utilization management model.
Function in any home situation regardless of the client's age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.