Description
The Home Health RN is responsible and accountable for providing Quality / No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship. Performing interdisciplinary case management and providing appropriate age-specific therapy services.
Primary Accountabilities
- Performs complete assessment/evaluation including, but not limited to, home safety, pain, nutrition, fall risk and DME needs.
- Develops/Implements a Plan of Care based on assessment findings and Physician order.
- Complies with State and Federal Regulations, JCAHO standards in reference to delivery of Home Care Services.
- Provides Case Management for all disciplines.
- Supervises the Home Health Aide no greater than every 14 days. Supervises the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
- When needed, assists the Weekend Staff for coverage to maintain continuum of care.
- Participates in all aspects of Telehealth.
- Documents alterations in the Plan of Care with Treatment Orders sent for signature to MD on the day the change occurs and progress towards goals. Rotates On Call.
- Evaluates patient outcomes, communicates progress, and changes in condition to physician.
- Informs patient/family of visit schedule in advance by calling the night before and/or if schedule changes.
- Ensures appropriate utilization of visits and services for care ordered as noted through proper documentation completed within 2 days of the visit.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing.
- Minimum of 1–year acute care experience as an RN. Home Care experience preferred.
- IV Therapy and phlebotomy experience preferred.
- Criminal History Screening.
- Computer skills.
- Current Florida Drivers License, automobile insurance and reliable transportation.
- Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
- Current licensure in the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse.
Job :
Home Care
Organization :
Health First Home Care
Primary Location :
United States– Florida – Brevard County– Melbourne
Schedule :
Per Diem
Shift Times :
Variable
Job Level :
Associate
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