The Registered Nurse provides and coordinates quality home health care for patients and their families. The role includes planning and coordinating care, developing methods and procedures that support high-quality service, and providing professional nursing services in patients’ homes. The nurse provides case management for primary patients, monitors changing patient and family needs, conducts initial assessments, oversees progress toward goals, and monitors clinical outcomes. The Registered Nurse communicates with patients, families, physicians, other disciplines, the Clinical Manager, and office staff, and participates in interdisciplinary staff conferences. In collaboration with patients and/or their representatives, the nurse develops, implements, and monitors plans of care. Responsibilities also include completing clinical documentation such as OASIS, evaluations, orders, and care-coordination records; working with physicians and discharge planners to promote patient and caregiver health education; and serving as a liaison with community health resources, including DME, oxygen, and infusion providers. The role involves ongoing education and professional development.
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Career Level
Entry Level
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