Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Occupational Summary :
Work independently with groups of clients to provide initial and on-going assessment of the client’s skilled needs. Implement individual plans of care and make referrals to others disciplines and / or revise the plan, as necessary. Provide ongoing consultation and education for patient / family member regarding all aspects of care. Communicate and collaborate with family / caregivers and other professionals involved in the care of the client. Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aides. Reports to the Home Health Manager.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client’s needs, including initiating the plan of care and revising as necessary
- Provide skilled nursing care services and / or treatments requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, including intravenous fluids and medications, urinary catheterization, and complex wound care
- Counsel the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs
- Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
- Prepare clinical and progress notes
- Coordinate services involved in client’s care
- Make referrals to other services as needed
- Inform the physician and other staff of changes in the client’s needs
- Evaluate outcomes of care and complete the OASIS assessment accurately
- Supervise LPN / LVNs and Home Health Aides providing services
- Assign home health aides to a specific patient
- Participate in in-service programs
- Participates in quarterly chart reviews
- Plan for the discharge from service
- On-call and Holiday hours determined by Home Health Clinical Manager.
- Other job duties as assigned
Requirements :
One year of nursing experience, preferably in Hospice, Home Health, or a Skilled Nursing FacilityUnencumbered State License as a Registered NurseCurrent CPR certification (Basic Life Support)Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak EnglishAble to lift, position or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipmentAble to reach, stoop, bend, kneel when providing patient care in the home settingValid state driver’s licenseMotor Vehicle Driving Record satisfactory to the Agency and its insurance providersProof of motor vehicle insuranceMust complete 12 hours of continued education, annually.