Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Reports to : Clinical Supervisor / Clinical Director

Position Summary

Provides direct care and case management for a team of Agency clients in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and Agency policy. For service territory of Joliet, Bolingbrook, Channahon, Minooka, Romeoville, and Bolingbrook.

Directs : Assigned team members of RNs, LPNs, and Home Health Aides.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of practice. Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience. Home care experience preferred.
• Ability to supervise and direct members of client care team.
• Demonstrated strong and effective written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal tactfully with clients and the community.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of home health regulatory and reimbursement requirements.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and / or Agency requirements and in good repair.

Essential Functions / Areas of Accountability

Collaborates with clinical supervisor regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of client for home care services.

Performs comprehensive assessments including OASIS data collection where indicated.

home care situations.

Identifies and assesses overt and subtle signs of impending physiologic and psychological changes. Notifies the physician in accordance with Agency policies and procedures.

Identifies the educational needs of team members. Provides training or refers to clinical supervisor to arrange specific training program. Provides or recommends educational resources.

Conducts timely performance evaluations consistent with Agency policy. Conducts in-home supervision of staff per Agency policy, regulatory requirements, and as needed.

Demonstrates knowledge of safety infection control practices by compliance with policies and procedures.

Participates in all mandatory education per established guidelines.

Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job. Does not reveal information from client records to others, except as identified in Agency policy.

Completes assigned tasks within established guidelines and time frames.