Home Health Registered Nurse; RN Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Nursing

Position: Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Summary

Provides direct care and case management for a team of Agency clients in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and Agency policy.

Directs assigned team members of RNs, LPNs, and Home Health Aides.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of practice. Baccalaureate degree preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience. Home care experience preferred.
Ability to supervise and direct members of client care team.
Demonstrated strong and effective written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
Ability to deal tactfully with clients and the community.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
Knowledge of home health regulatory and reimbursement requirements.
Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair.

Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability

Reviews client referral information and responds to requests and inquiries as appropriate.

Collaborates with clinical supervisor regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of client for home care services.
Completes comprehensive assessments including OASIS data set within 48 hours of referral unless other arrangements are made.
Determines appropriateness of referral for home care services and responds per Agency policy and standard guidelines.

Performs initial and ongoing client assessments based on Agency policy and standards of practice to ensure effective and appropriate home care services.

Performs comprehensive assessments including OASIS data collection where indicated.
Considers the physical, psychological, and socioeconomic needs of the client, the level of family acceptance, and the ability for client needs to be met in the home.
Collaborates with physicians, other health care professionals (therapists, social services, pastoral care, supportive services), clients, and families in developing a comprehensive, coordinated plan for care.

Directs, plans, and initiates appropriate action independently and responsively in home care situations.

Identifies and assesses overt and subtle signs of impending physiologic and psychological changes. Notifies the physician in accordance with Agency policies and procedures.
Makes decisions and/or recommendations reflecting consideration of immediate and long‑range effects (frequency of visits, components of care plan, additional services).
Confers with the clinical supervisor on a regular basis. Utilizes agency and community resources appropriately.
Monitors documentation of clinical records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards of timeliness, accuracy, and completeness.
Provides on‑call support for clients per schedule.
Communicates with other disciplines/departments when required.

Manages/supervises a team of RNs, LPNs, and Home Health Aides, to provide effective and quality home care services.

Identifies the educational needs of team members. Provides training or refers to clinical supervisor to arrange specific training program. Provides or recommends educational resources.
Performs or delegates in‑home supervision of team members.
Leads regular team meetings.
Monitors the productivity of team members on a regular basis.
Identifies staffing needs and communicates this information.

Participates in human resource management to achieve quality service delivery and positive employee relations.

Conducts timely performance evaluations consistent with Agency policy. Conducts in‑home supervision of staff per Agency policy, regulatory requirements, and as needed.
Applies disciplinary procedures in a fair and consistent manner when indicated. Documentation is completed per policy and legal guidelines.
Collaborates with supervisors to identify staffing needs and evaluate qualifications and competencies of current and new employees.

Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.

Demonstrates knowledge of safety infection control practices by compliance with policies and procedures.
Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe situations.
Demonstrates safe and competent practice in…


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