Home Health- Registered Nurse- Sign On Bonus!

**Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. The RN is responsible for admission of patients for home care services, development of the patient plan of care, coordination with patient's provider and other disciplines for the provision of services, and safe delivery of patient care. **Responsibilities Assesses/reassesses patients and establishes plans of care that are patient specific. Collaborates with providers, other disciplines, and communicates all changes promptly. Assesses payment sources and is responsible for ensuring ongoing authorizations as necessary. Educates and instructs patients/caregivers in their ongoing medical maintenance. Begins discharge planning on admission. Completes all documentation within 24 hours. Must include changes in condition, follow-up with provider or other disciplines with supporting documentation. Evaluation of patient progress and prompt action Oversight of LPNs and Home Health Aides. Schedules patients independently according to the individual plan of care. Attends all staff meetings, inservices, other required meetings. Compliance with all mandatory requirements. Follows policies and procedures. Thorough and accurate OASIS documentation. Coordinates and manages the care of patients receiving services in their home. 12.1. Participates in case management conferences and documents per guidelines. May perform other duties as assigned. **Qualifications Education Nursing Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing. Bachelors in Nursing preferred. Experience Two years nursing experience preferred. Previous home care experience desirable, but not required. Licensure Registered Nurse with a valid (or eligible) Connecticut license required. A valid driver's license and proof of car insurance are required when using a personal vehicle for company business. Access to a dependable vehicle in order to travel to multiple stops a day. CPR certification is required and must be maintained. Candidates who do not have certification are required to obtain it within 3 months (90 days) of hire. Special Skills Excellent clinical knowledge, verbal/written skills, and organizational skills. Must be able to work independently. Able to competently assess patients' needs and follow through accordingly. Strong ability to work with providers and members of the multidisciplinary team. Physical Demand Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing. Additional Information Territory: East Haven *The safety of our home care staff in the community is a top priority at Yale New Haven Health at Home! All of our staff have a Safety Alert GPS device, safety alert phone app and have access to an escort service if our security background check and comprehensive safety matrix meets criteria. #J-18808-Ljbffr IntelliResume