Home Health Rn Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver in the appropriate state, with independent transportation and current insurance coverage.
• Excellent problem-solving ability and organizational skills; ability to work with minimal direction.
• Demonstrated competence applying processes that ensure adherence to pertinent federal and state rules and regulations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff, physicians, referral sources, patients, and families.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience and responsibilities in clinical home health services, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Follow the appropriate Care Plan in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, patient/client and caregivers, the patient/client’s physician, and other care team members as appropriate.
• Perform on-site orientation, quarterly supervision visits, skill checks, and annual performance assessments of home care aides in compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Provide ongoing instructions to home health aides during field visits, including reinforcement of Standard Precautions, client respect, HIPAA, and safety.
• Review Personal Care Plans from Aging Service Access Points (ASAP) and orient aides in following the care plan as authorized by the ASAP RN.
• Document services rendered and changes in client conditions and/or family and home situations.
• Communicate concerns or issues regarding client status to ASAP case managers or the client’s legal representative/family as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.