Home Health RN

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing skilled nursing, intervention, and supportive care to patients in the home setting in accordance with the All Care Home Health Plan of Care for each patient.Each Staff Nurse (RN) will be assigned shifts during the agency’s business hours Monday-Friday. Each Staff Nurse (RN) will also be on-call after business hours up to 2 weeks per month and 2 weekends per month. Specific ResponsibilitiesAssume primary responsibility for All Care Home Health total census during assigned shift.During an on-call shift, answer all phone calls received on behalf of the agency, and follow up according to agency policies and procedures.Provide skilled nursing, intervention, and supportive care to patients in the home setting.Educate primary caregivers, volunteers, and employed caregivers to provide care for patients as indicated.Maintain regular communication with agency staff and the patient’s referring physician and/or case manager concerning patient/family care needs and response to interventions.Maintain up-to-date patient records so that problems, goals and interventions are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.Complete documentation within agency guidelines and to meet regulatory requirements. Submit completed documentation within one business day after on-call services are provided.Accept referrals for new patients in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures.Communicate regularly with agency staff to review problems or unique issues from on-call hoursParticipate in the agency’s orientation and in-service training programs for professional staffParticipate in agency’s performance improvement activities and marketing and community programs as requested, to promote professional growth and understanding of home health careDemonstrate familiarity with policies of the agency and rules and regulations of State and Federal bodies which aid in determining policiesPerform specific assignments as directed