Job Title
Registered Nurse- Home Health
Position
Registered Nurse
Job Description Summary
Gives Report To: Director of Patient Care Services/Director of Nursing/Nursing Supervisor The registered nurse plans, organizes, and directs home care services to improve quality life for the patient.
Roles & Responsibilities
Completes an initial, comprehensive assessment of patient to determine home care needs
Creates a plan of care which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing actions
Provide ongoing reassessments to regularly revise patients plan of care as patient’s status and needs change
Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
Reports all changes in patient condition to clinical supervisor
Provides comprehensive assessment and nursing care based on nursing process
Determines and documents nursing diagnosis and interventions to meet patient needs
Develops an individualized plan of care using measurable goals with time frames for completion
Administers medications and treatments as ordered by the patient's physician, following the plan of care.
Supervises LVNs and CHHAs according to agency supervisory policies and procedures
Provides patient and family education regarding medication management, compliance and measures to prevent disease process exacerbation
Coordinates care with all care providers and ordering physician
Completes and submits clinical notes accurately and timely
Reports to physician and nursing supervisor any changes in patient condition and updates the plan of care as necessary
Ensures the patient has all appropriate medications and DME required to provide safe and effective patient care
Participates in QAPI programs and initiatives
Participates in professional development and skills training as required or needed
Attends monthly in-services
Follows all agency policies and procedures, including in Infection Control, Emergency management, medication management, emergency management, pain management and overall patient care policies and procedures
Complies with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements in accordance with federal, state and organizational policies
Qualifications
Licensed Registered Nurse authorized to practice professional nursing in the state
Holds and maintains current CPR certification
Must have a valid and active driver’s license
Must have car insurance
Liability insurance is optional
Must have an automobile in good working condition
Must have at least one year of experience as a professional nurse, preferably in home health care, hospice or public health
Bachelor's degree in nursing is optional
Must have great interpersonal and communication skills
Must be proficient in the use of computers for computerized clinical documentation
Must be capable of autonomous work with basic safety knowledge
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
