Travel Nurse RN - Home Health in Lexington, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Home Health
Location: Lexington, KY
Agency: Ardor Health Solutions
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 5 days
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Primary Responsibilities: Shift Requirements: Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm Is on call required: Yes 1 weekend out of the month, 1 day each week Is 40 hours guaranteed? No License Requirements: Kentucky license or compact license Benchmark Requirement: at least 30 points per week Mileage reimbursement: 0.43 cents Counties covered: 16 counties but will not cover all counties will discuss Required Skills: Home Health Experience, OASIS, and HCHB Primary Responsibilities: Perform comprehensive assessment of high risk members. Collaborate with primary care providers to ensure the implementation of an individualized, comprehensive care plan with specific interventions designed to engage the member. Address, identify, and continuously reassess cost-efficient, appropriate levels of care. Put non medical support in place to ensure compliance with treatment plans (such as housing and transportation). Coordinate care transitions as needed. Coordinate with physicians, social workers, discharge planners, and claims professionals in transitioning patient to appropriate level of care. Engage specialty resources as needed to achieve optimal resolution. Keep detailed records of clinical, functional, and fiscal outcomes during the management process. Identify opportunities for health promotion and illness prevention. Prevent adverse patient occurrences when possible and intervene quickly if prevention is not possible, thereby minimizing poor outcomes.Act as patient advocate by protecting privacy and confidentiality issues. Qualifications: Associates or Bachelor?s Degree in Nursing or related field. Current, unrestricted state Registered Nurse license. Ability to analyze complex medical information and make rational decisions. Case Management certification.