Home Health RN

Home Health RN - 20 24 or 40 hours per week

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Job duties include providing intermittent skilled nursing care to patients in their place of residence in accordance with agency policy and procedure and State and Federal regulations. Performs direct and indirect nursing care to patients in their homes under the supervision of the physician and/or nurse practitioner. Performs patient care within the Kansas State Board of Nursing scope of practice and the Medicare/Medicaid regulations for home health skilled nursing.

Performs ongoing assessments during visits, documents nursing interventions and findings, and communicates significant findings to the physician and/or nurse practitioner. Supervises the licensed practical nurse, home health aides and homemaker according to CMS regulations. Coordinates all care from start of care to discharge across all disciplines. Provides education and monitoring for disease processes and follows up with the physician. Acts as an advocate for the patient and family and the welfare of the patient.

Provides community resources and refers patient to other community agencies when appropriate. Electronically documents all patient care and information in the medical record according to agency policies and Federal and State laws and regulations. Maintains knowledge of and compliance with Home Health Agency policies and procedures. Must complete the National Incident Management System training. Maintains certification in CPR and yearly blood-borne pathogen training.

Reports for work during public health emergencies as needed. Serves on boards and committees as needed to promote public health as well as the Home Health Program. Position may require weekend and/or evening care. May perform other duties as directed.

• Must have a Bachelors Degree, Diploma or Associates Degree in nursing.
• Must meet licensing requirements by the Kansas State Board of Nursing for Registered Nurses and hold a current licensure for the State of Kansas.
• Must have good communication skills to work with staff and public in a congenial manner.
• An ability to maintain a professional demeanor.
• Must have basic knowledge of Excel, Word and other PC software.
• A proven ability to plan and organize work.
• Must be flexible and be able to adapt to different tasks.
• Must have a valid Drivers License and must provide own transportation.

Determined Work Level: Level 3 Medium Work. The applicant must attain a 2.5 score or above on their physical capacity profile. Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly. Ability to hear directions and communicate ideas by spoken word when interacting with staff and public.

Must have fine and gross manual dexterity to operate the telephone, calculator, typewriter and computer.

Kansas State Board of Nursing License

Former military personnel or their spouse who have been verified as a veteran under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum qualifications of the position and successfully pass any required pre-employment testing or requirements such as licensing. The veterans’ preference laws do not guarantee a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring officials.

The expectation is that a candidate will be able to competently perform the routine tasks of the position with limited supervision by the end of the probationary period.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Government Administration

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