RN - CHHA Start of Care Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities 

An RN Assessment Nurse will conduct a patient assessment in accordance with the requirements of the Home Assessment Abstract and DMS-1, and will perform these services in accordance with the physician’s orders. 

Essential Functions 

• Conduct initial assessment of patient and admission to the agency using a patient-centered approach. 
• Demonstrate the coordination of the Start of Care admission process through timely, accurate communication and the establishment of trust and respect with the receiving care provider team. 
• Adhere to the scope of practice for Registered Professional Nurse per New York State regulatory guidelines. 
• Assume responsibility requirements and have a comprehensive understanding of various insurances. 
• Accurately complete and submit ALL required documentation within established agency standards and guidelines. 
• Provide and coordinate quality patient-centered care, maintaining productivity. 
• Obtain a medical history, particularly as it related to the patient’s present condition from the patient and/or designated caregiver. 
• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the patient including vital signs, physical and mental status. 
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills to be able to make clinical decisions for delivery of safe, effective, efficient, high quality patient care in collaboration with the physician. 
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