Registered Nurse - Home Health

The Home Health Registered Nurse administers skilled nursing service to home health patients and completes required documentation and records. The nurse supervises nurse aides and licensed practical nurses. Performs back up nursing for Hospice.

• Holds an active Registered Nurse license and is eligible to practice in the state of Kentucky.
• Current BLS certification
• Two years' experience as a licensed nurse.

• Physical Requirements:
  
  Walking 1-15%;
  Standing 1-15%;
  Climbing/Kneeling 1-15%;
  Twisting 1-15%
• OSHA Category:
  Minimal Potential for Direct Body Fluid Exposure
• Visual and Hearing Requirements:
  Must be able to see with corrective eyewear;
  Color vision ability required;
  Must be able to hear clearly with assistance
• Other Physical/Environmental Demands:
  Lifting 0-50lbs; 50lbs or more with assistance;
  Carrying 0-50lbs; 50lbs or more with assistance;
  Pulling up to 100lbs;
  Pushing up to 100lbs

• Performs patient assessments as appropriate to specific age including OASIS information according to standards.
• Provides direct nursing services as ordered by physician including specialized care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Documents the delivery of patient care and visit records.
• Supervises activities of the home health and hospice aides and licensed practical nurses.
• Provides case management for Home and Community Based Services.
• Completes forms and calls for prior approval for Home & Community Based Services, and EPSDT patients and assesses patients for First Steps Services.
• Takes call as assigned by Home Health and/or Hospice Coordinator.
• Educates patient and/or caregiver on disease management and consults with physician as needed.
• Reviews, educates, and updates patient medications accurately and timely.
• Explains philosophy, purpose, scope and role of hospice to patients/families.
• Prepares and implements treatment plan for patient and family, in collaboration with the patient and family and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Orders needed medications, supplies, and equipment.
• Instructs caregivers in the proper use of medication, supplies and equipment, and in the basic skills required to care for the patient in the home.
• Functions as a liaison between patient/family and other care providers of the interdisciplinary team.

• Education:
  
  Associates or better in Nursing.

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