Baylor Nurse (RN) (Addison, TX) - ProHealth Home Health

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Baylor Nurse A Home Health RN Baylor Nurse performs Home Health admissions, performing OASIS-D1 start of care assessments and administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their home. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor. Qualifications Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing. Three (3) years of home health nursing experience, preferred. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment. Responsibilities Perform OASIS Start of Care admissions assessments. Make the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluate the patient’s nursing needs. Initiate the plan of care and necessary revisions. Provide services requiring substantial specialized nursing skills. Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Prepare clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on their patients in a timely manner as per Agency policy. Coordinate services. Inform personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient. Counsel the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs. Participate in and present in-service programs. Understand and adhere to established Agency policies and procedures. Process orders and notify physicians of patient needs and changes in condition. Complete certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries. Determine the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient. Refer to Physical Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker as needed for patients requiring their specialized skills. Supervise and teach other nursing personnel. Conduct patient care conferences on patients assigned to their care. Participate in peer review and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement as assigned. Provide total patient care as needed. Take on-call duty nights, weekends, and holidays, as assigned. Complete and submit OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames. Appropriately utilize ICD-10 codes. Working Environment Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes. Job Relationships Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor Workers Supervised: Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health Aide Risk Exposure High risk Lifting Requirements Ability to participate in physical activity. Ability to work for an extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity. Heavy lifting. Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis. The ProHealth group of companies are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other legally protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr ProHealth Home Health and Hospice