Job Description : PURPOSE OF JOB :
PURPOSE OF JOB :
Provides direct nursing care to Home Care patients. Is responsible for case management and coordination of other professional and para-professional services.
This will be performed with respect to the appropriate specific chronological age, developmental age or social maturity of the patient.
II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Promotes patient safety through adherence to policies, procedures, guidelines, Joint Commission standards, and state and Medicare regulations.
This includes following physician orders. (20%)
Demonstrates excellent clinical competency at all times according to departmental and program standards as well as the standards of each discipline, 100% supervisory visit compliance and completes competencies on time. (20%)
Demonstrates patient case management by assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting patient care needs according to department guidelines in order to achieve quality outcomes.
Documentation compliance is followed. (20%)
Communicates and collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and others to provide coordination of care and customer service.
IDT attendance is required on days clinician is working. (20%)
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility by controlling costs, and enhancing revenue. Authorization obtained and all visits approved. (20%)
Job Qualifications : QUALIFICATIONS :
QUALIFICATIONS :
Education : Registered Professional Nurse with current license with Bureau of Professional & Occupational Affairs in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. BSN preferred.
Experience : One year recent medical-surgical experience or community health experience desired. Two years of experience preferred.
Other Skills : Current CPR certification. Current drivers' license and auto insurance. Ability to drive a car in inclement weather.
Auto in good working condition. Professional attire for patient care. Basic Computer skills.