Home Health Nurse - Registered Nurse (PRN)

Job Summary Demonstrate proficient skills using Oasis to admit, transfer, re-certify, and discharge home health patients in regard to physician orders. Coordinate and supervise LPN’s and HHA’s in the delivery of patient care. Maintain compliance with agency policy and procedures. Follow Medicare and Medicaid regulations. Job Duties and Responsibilities Perform the initial home care patient visit and re-evaluate the patient’s needs and progress on a regular basis Initiate the plan of care under the doctor’s orders Perform admission, transfer, re-certification, resumption of care, and discharge Oasis for the home care patient Observe, assess, and document symptoms Monitor reactions and patient progress Educate patients and caregivers on disease process, medications, plan of care, and individualized treatment plans Educate patients and caregivers on techniques for in-home health care Coordinate patient services Supervise LVNs and HHA’s Notify the physician and other personnel (Clinical Manager, Therapist, and Case Manager) of change in the patient’s condition Perform skill outline in the agency’s approved policy and procedure manual Discharge the patient from skilled nursing services when the discharge criteria have been met Case conference clinicians providing care to ensure coordination of care Update clinical records according to policy and procedures Update knowledge and skills by attending in-service programs, continuing education programs, seminars, and self-study programs annually Provide onsite supervision of LPN/provide Adhere to Medicaid and Medicare regulations Qualifications Be a registered nurse (R.N.) with a current license OR LVN license Minimum of one year of nursing experience Work positively and favorably with patients, families, and staff Compensation The method of payment for services provided to the Agency is a per-visit basis for Evaluations and Visits that have been satisfactorily documented by the Employee/Contractor to meet the Agency's billing requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr