Home Health Registered Nurse

Home Health Registered Nurse – Full Time

Territory:
Bingham Farms, MI and surrounding area.

Optimal Care is a clinician‑owned and operated company providing Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation, and best practices to produce value‑based outcomes for chronic disease management, rehabilitation, and end‑of‑life care.

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Vehicle Program
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Mentorship Culture
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Cutting Edge Technology

• Provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, in accordance with the plan of treatments signed by the physician and may make the initial evaluation visit to the client. Demonstrates competency in all skills required for the agency.
• Provides initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client’s needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments at appropriate time points. Evaluates and regularly re‑evaluates the nursing needs of the client; initiates, develops, implements, and makes necessary revisions to the client’s plan of care.
• Initiates diagnostic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate to the client’s care and safety. Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the client’s needs.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and/or appropriate health professional as often as needed, or upon changes in the client’s condition.
• Teaches, supervises, and counsels the client and family regarding home nursing procedures and other care needs as appropriate to the client’s condition.
• Coordinates the total plan of care and maintains continuity of care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same clients. Attends client care conferences. Initiates client care conferences for complex and/or multidisciplinary clients whenever needed.
• Assigns home health aide services to specific patients. Supervises home health aide in alignment with Medicare Conditions of Participation and assesses the client’s need for unskilled care and revises plan as appropriate. Communicates changes to the plan of care to the aide, patient/caregiver, and physician.
• Supervises LPN and paraprofessionals providing services.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized client care progress records with accuracy, timeliness, and according to policies. Submits accurate and timely documentation.
• Responsible for following all policies and procedures regarding service delivery, documentation, and care coordination with full compliance. This includes, but is not limited to: client education, infection control, management of hazardous wastes, and age specific behaviors for clients.
• Participates in in‑service programs and quality improvement initiatives.
• Plans for client discharge from services.

• Minimum of associate’s degree in nursing by accredited program
• Registered Nurse License recognized by the state in which practicing
• Minimum of 1 year experience working as a Registered Nurse preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with the adult and geriatric populations
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
• Able to assess data reflecting the client’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each client’s requirements relative to their age‑specific needs
• Demonstrates computer skills sufficient to use the electronic medical record effectively
• Valid Driver’s License
• Current Auto Insurance
• Reliable Transportation

Pay Range: $75,000—$85,000 USD

Optimal Care conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is completed by a third‑party administrator, Michigan Long‑Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Optimal Care is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:
Health Care Provider

Industries:
Medical Practices