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Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

1 month ago

Joliet

Job DescriptionReports 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. 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, • Reviews client referral information and responds to requests and inquiries as appropriate., • Collaborates with clinical supervisor regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of client for home care services., • Completes comprehensive assessments including OASIS data set within 48 hours of referral unless other arrangements are made., • Determines appropriateness of referral for home care services and responds per Agency policy and standard guidelines., • Performs initial and ongoing client assessments based on Agency policy and standards of practice to ensure effective and appropriate home care services., • Performs comprehensive assessments including OASIS data collection where indicated., • Considers the physical, psychological, and socioeconomic needs of the client, the level of family acceptance, and the ability for client needs to be met in the home., • Collaborates with physicians, other health care professionals (therapists, social services, pastoral care, supportive services), clients, and families in developing a comprehensive, coordinated plan for care., • Identifies and assesses overt and subtle signs of impending physiologic and psychological changes. Notifies the physician in accordance with Agency policies and procedures., • Makes decisions and/or recommendations reflecting consideration of immediate and long-range effects (frequency of visits, components of care plan, additional services)., • Confers with the clinical supervisor on a regular basis. Utilizes agency and community resources appropriately., • Monitors documentation of clinical records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards of timeliness, accuracy, and completeness., • Provides on-call support for clients per schedule., • Communicates with other disciplines/departments when required., • Manages/supervises a team of RNs, LPNs, and Home Health Aides, to provide effective and quality home care services., • Identifies the educational needs of team members. Provides training or refers to clinical supervisor to arrange specific training program. Provides or recommends educational resources., • Performs or delegates in-home supervision of team members., • Leads regular team meetings., • Monitors the productivity of team members on a regular basis., • Identifies staffing needs and communicates this information., • Participates in human resource management to achieve quality service delivery and positive employee relations., • Conducts timely performance evaluations consistent with Agency policy. Conducts in-home supervision of staff per Agency policy, regulatory requirements, and as needed., • Applies disciplinary procedures in a fair and consistent manner when indicated. Documentation is completed per policy and legal guidelines., • Collaborates with supervisors to identify staffing needs and evaluate qualifications and competencies of current and new employees., • Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers., • Demonstrates knowledge of safety infection control practices by compliance with policies and procedures., • Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe situations., • Demonstrates safe and competent practice in the use of equipment., • Assesses safety of environment and takes initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety., • Participates in all mandatory education per established guidelines., • Performs job duties in accordance with Agency policies, procedures, and professional and community standards., • Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job. Does not reveal information from client records to others, except as identified in Agency policy., • Secures written confidential documents in a manner that prevents unauthorized release., • Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Quality Improvement Program and activities., • Provides care in accordance with pertinent state, federal, and ACHC regulations., • Follows established Agency guidelines for protection of confidentiality of all written and computer files., • Protects personal password in accessing client and/or personnel files, • Performs other job duties as assigned. P4X1Ld5N9S

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