Company:
Ascension at Home together with Compassus
Position Summary
The Home Health Registered Nurse - PPV is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. Primary functions of the Home Health Registered Nurse - PPV include planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, organizing, and directing home care services with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) including physician, patient/family, and referring agency. Additionally, s/he administers skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence and assume the responsibility for the total provision of care.
Position Specific Responsibilities
Assesses home health patients to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations.
Case manages and provides clinical oversight and direction to the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family.
Implements/develops/documents the plan of care and revises as necessary.
Provides care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA).
Supervises and provides directions to the Home Health Aide and/or Home Health Licensed Practice/Vocational Nurse to ensure quality and continuity of services provided.
Assures continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payors.
Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call service to patients/families, as assigned.
Provides effective communication to patient/family, team members, physicians, and other health care professionals.
Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience
Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing required.
Two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse in a clinical care setting or home health preferred.
Skills
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to positions in our organization.
At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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