Registered Nurse Field Staff

Be Healthy at Home

  • New Braunfels, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Full-time

Highlights

The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, or assigned by supervisory personnel. Job Summary: Demonstrate proficient skills using Oasis to admit, transfer, re-certify, and discharge home health patients in regards to physician orders.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNew Braunfels, TX
Job TypeFull-time

Description

Job Summary: Demonstrate proficient skills using Oasis to admit, transfer, re-certify, and discharge home health patients in regards to physician orders. Coordinate and supervise LVN' s and HHA's in the delivery of patient care. Maintain compliance with agency policy and procedures. Follow Medicare and Medicaid regulations.Qualifications/Educational Requirements: Be a registered nurse (R.N.) with a current license.Minimum of one year of nursing experience as a R.N.Work positively and favorably with patients, families, and staff.Responsibilities/essential functions: The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.Perform the initial home care patient visit and re-evaluate the patient's needs and progress on a regular basis. *Initiate the plan of care under doctor's orders. *Perform admission, transfer, re-certification, resumption of care, and discharge Oasis for the home care patient. *Observe, assess, and document symptoms. *Monitor reactions and patient progress. *Educate patients and caregivers on disease process, medications, plan of care, and individualized treatment plans. *Educate patients and caregiver on techniques for in home health care. *Coordinate patient services. *Supervise LVNs and HHA's. *Notify the physician and other personnel (DON, PT, Case Manager) of change in the patient's condition. *Perform skill outline in the agency's approved policy and procedure manual. *Discharge the patient from skilled nursing services when the discharge criteria have been met. *Case conference clinicians providing care to ensure coordination of care. *Update clinical records according to policy and procedures. *Update knowledge and skills by attending in-service programs, continuing education programs, seminars, and self-study programs annually. *Provide onsite supervision of LVN/HHA. *Adhere to Medicaid and Medicare regulations. *The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, or assigned by supervisory personnel. This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.

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