Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Join Caring for People Services Home Health Care (CFP-HHC) and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Our mission is to amplify the wellbeing of our neighbors through individualized medical and personal care that fosters independence and dignity within the warmth and comfort of home.
We are seeking compassionate Registered Nurses who want the flexibility and autonomy of home health while providing high-quality, patient-centered care. We offer competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, flexible scheduling, and a supportive team that values the important work you do.
JOB SUMMARY:
A Registered Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Administrator.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
2. Two (2) years’ nursing experience, preferred.
3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Caring for People Services.
4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides services in accordance with the plan of care.
2. Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient’s nursing needs.
3. Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.
4. Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skills.
5. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
6. Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
7. Coordinates services.
8. Informs personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.
9. Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.
10. Participates in and presents in-service programs.
11. Understands and adheres to established CFP-HHC policies and procedures.
12. Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition. Completes certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries.
13. Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient.
14. Refers to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, and Occupational Therapist those patients requiring their specialized skills.
15. Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.
16. Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care.
17. Participates in peer review and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement as assigned.
18. Gives total patient care as needed.
19. Takes on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays, as assigned.
20. Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
22. Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
· Ability to participate in physical activity.
· Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
· Heavy lifting.
· Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.
Requirements:
Required Licensure and Certifications
- Current RN license in state of practice
- Current BLS Certification
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training
- Knowledge of current nursing practice, critical thinking skills, professional verbal and written communication skills, technical/computer skills, attention to detail, customer service skills, adaptability, maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing