Home Health RN

Home Health RN

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.

Work Experience

• 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.