Job: RN - Home Health-$5k sign on bonus

SUMMARY
Responsible for the administration of skilled nursing care to clients requiring professional nursing services. Teaches and instructs the client and family members, and provides training and oversight to LPNs, and Home Health Aides in providing home health care to clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Determines eligibility for the home care benefit under Medicare and additional payer source programs.
• Conducts the initial admission visit, which includes a client-specific comprehensive assessment including a medical history, physical assessment, standard core data set (OASIS), and drug regimen review. Develops the initial Plan of care with the physician based on the results of the assessment.
• Conducts a client-specific assessment within the specific time-frame, as required by Medicare, including Admission Oasis, Recert Oasis, Resumption of Care Oasis, SCIC Oasis, and/or Discharge Oasis.
• Submits all required documentation, including, but not limited to, admission data, OASIS data, clinical notes, case conferences and discharge summaries to agency within established time frames.
• Performs as a field case manager, responsible for coordination of all patient/client care and services. Presents admissions, re certifications, and problem cases at case conferences. Request necessary collaborative consultations as ordered by the physician.
• Provides skilled nursing visits as ordered on the Plan of Care.
• Evaluates and oversees the care given by LPNs and Home Health Aides as required by regulatory agencies, and provides performance input to the Nursing Supervisor and Director.
• Completes a clinical note for each skilled nursing visit, supervisory visit, and communication related to coordination of care.
• Develops, implements, coordinates, and updates the patient/client specific care plan.
• Communicates with the physician regularly regarding process of the patient/client and the need to update the care plan. Submits a written summary to the physician minimally every 60 days.
• Provides ongoing discharge planning with involved staff and the physician. Submits the Transfer/Discharge Summary as appropriate.
• Participates in the on-call and weekend schedules.
• Attends 90% staff meetings on an annual basis.
• Participates in educational seminar/programs per approval.
• Maintains the established community practice standards for home health care.
• Performs related duties as assigned by management.
• Is aware of and participates in the OBQI Plan of Action and educational requirements.


QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of Neighborly Care Network’s Policies & Procedures.
• Knowledge of Human Development, including the process of aging.
• Record keeping and clerical office procedures.
• Effective oral and written communications.
• Work efficiently under pressure with deadlines.
• Work effectively with community/statewide agencies.
• Maintain department, agency and client confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Home Health eligibility requirements.
• Required to participate in utilization review activities as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Is not a formal supervisor, but is responsible to oversee and evaluate the client care provided by LPN's and Home Health Aides, per regulation requirements, and provides performance input to the member’s supervisors. Responsibilities include addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing; Bachelor's degree nursing preferred. One year of nursing experience in Home Health preferred or any combination of training, education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Valid Fla. Driver's License and car insurance
• Abuse and Criminal Background Check
• Licensed RN
• Statement of Good Health and TB Test