RN- Home Health

The Home Health RN is responsible for identifying and coordinating patient and family needs, and for providing palliative, preventative, and rehabilitative care to the patient/family unit. The RN utilizes assessment, intervention, and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and enhance the quality of life for the patient/family unit. This role follows all home care regulatory and compliance requirements and meets all Joint Commission standards.

Provides ongoing assessments of the physical needs of the patient/family/PCC and initiates appropriate interventions or referrals based on the patient’s plan of care.

-Provides accurate, timely, and appropriate documentation of patient/family services in accordance with HomeCare policies and procedures.

-Serves as the case manager to ensure continuity of care and submits all required documentation promptly to meet regulatory and compliance requirements.

-Evaluates services provided by Home Health Aides every two weeks through on-site supervisory visits.

-Participates in providing 24/7 patient care coverage.

-Follows all State, Federal, and Joint Commission regulations and standards.

-Educates employees on regulatory standards and home health service implementation.

-Reviews and coordinates certification and recertification documentation for skilled patients to ensure completeness and accuracy.

-Assists in orienting new HomeCare staff members.

-Evaluates clinical records and prepares required forms for home health billing to the intermediary.

-Assists in developing quality indicators and implementing the home health quality assurance program.

-Participates in survey site visits for home health.

-Participates in Home Care meetings, assists with departmental planning, and supports adherence to the annual budget.

-Performs other duties as requested by the Home Care Manager.

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) year of current active nursing experience.

-Passing grade on a pre-employment computer literacy evaluation.

-For field-based positions: reliable transportation and ability to perform responsibilities in a timely manner; proof of valid automobile insurance.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

-One (1) year in an acute care setting.

-One (1) year of home health experience with understanding of State, Federal, and Joint Commission Home Health Agency Regulatory Standards.

-Intravenous therapy training and experience.

-Experience caring for terminal patients and others with life-threatening illnesses.

-The ability to type 25 wpm.