Registered Nurse - Broward County- Full-Time
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care, primarily through intermittent visits in patients’ homes, in accordance with Catholic Home Health Services policies and applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations. The role works to maintain the highest quality of care and may receive direction from the Clinical Manager, Director of Professional Services, or Administrator. The nurse assesses patients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs; develops and updates plans of care; evaluates patient progress and outcomes; supports recovery and maintenance of life functions; and coordinates care with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. The position also supervises and provides clinical direction to other nursing personnel, including LVNs/LPNs, home health aides, and CNAs. It requires timely documentation, compliance with agency and regulatory requirements, participation in continuing education, and the ability to meet the physical demands of home health care.
Requirements
- At least one year with a current, active Florida State Professional License.
- At least one year of experience working with a Medicare-certified home health agency.
- OASIS SOC competency.
- Knowledge of AHCA regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation guidelines.
- Proficiency using computers and office or clinical software.
- Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule.
- Strong oral and communication skills.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push or pull 250 pounds or more.
- Ability to walk, climb stairs or ladders, and stand for extended periods.
Responsibilities
- Complete initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points.
- Regularly reassess patients’ nursing needs and evaluate care outcomes.
- Assist patients in recovering or maintaining life functions and help prevent illness or relapse.
- Develop, initiate, and revise the Plan of Care as needed to support quality and continuity of care.
- Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Plan for patient discharge from services.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate regularly in case conferences.
- Apply infection-control and universal-precaution practices in accordance with the agency plan and OSHA requirements.
- Coordinate services and inform physicians and other personnel about changes in patient condition and needs.
- Develop Home Health Aide Care Plans and conduct required supervisory visits for home health aides and LPNs.
- Complete documentation promptly and in accordance with agency policy.
- Participate in in-service programs and maintain or improve professional competency.
- Protect confidential information and share it only when access is authorized and sharing is in the patient’s best interest.
- Meet agency and licensing-board continuing education requirements and maintain required licenses, certifications, and skill updates.
- Float to other units as assigned to meet patient or resident care needs.
- Comply with agency policies and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Provide other duties as a healthcare team member and perform other duties as assigned.
- Supervise, teach, and provide clinical direction to nursing personnel, such as LVNs/LPNs, HHAs, and CNAs.
- May serve as an interim department leader as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
