REGISTERED NURSE

REGISTERED NURSE

Professional member of home health team who provides skilled nursing visits in patient's home under the direction of plan of treatment established with physician and input from patient/care giver.

Provides initial and on-going assessment of client needs using the OASIS data elements incorporated into the comprehensive assessment

With input from patient/care giver and in conjunction with physician, formulates and implements plan of care

Evaluate effectiveness of care plan and make necessary adjustments

Provides for the emotional and physical comfort and safety of client taking into consideration their rights and cultural background

Receives and transcribes physician orders

Notifies physician and agency supervisor of unusual reactions and/or changes in client's condition

Documents all appropriate observations and treatments in keeping with agency policies and procedures

Participates in case conferences, team meetings, staff meetings, and performance improvement activities as assigned

Provide any skilled nursing service for which appropriately trained which is prescribed under plan of care. Prepares clinical progress notes as per agency policies and procedures

Provide 60 day summary of skilled services and client outcomes to physician and agency supervisor in keeping with agency policies and procedures.

Adheres to all agency policies and procedures including but not limited to the HIPAA privacy rule

Maintains strict confidentiality of all patient, employee and agency information

Other duties as assigned by supervisor and for which he/she is qualified

Conducts self in professional manner at all times and in all situations

Participates in all agency in-service programs

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing
• Currently licensed in the state of the HHA

Sign on of $10,000 or relocation fees and sign on of $5000 (FT includes phone and internet allowance of $50 each per month, tablet for documentation, mileage of .50/mile) Start date asap