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.

• 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.

• 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…