Home Health Field RN
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Join our Home Health team in the Marble Falls area!Position SummaryThe Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for administering nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary group, patient, family and referring agency; and assuming the responsibility for coordination of care.As a Home Health RN, you will:Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments and treatment on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs.Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to home health care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient's eligibility.Implement, develop, and document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding self-care techniques, nutrition, and dietary needs.Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient's immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.Provide clinical directions to the Home Health Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.Provide effective communication to patients, family, team members, and other health care professionals.RequirementsCurrent RN LicenseValid Driver's LicenseCPR CertificationValid Auto InsuranceAt least 2 years of Home Health RN experienceHomeCare HomeBase experience preferredBenefits and PerksMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance401k with company matchHealth Savings AccountLife InsuranceShort & Long Term Disability InsurancePaid Time OffPaid HolidaysMileage Reimbursement or company car if applicable