Provide skilled nursing care, including wound care, medication management, and disease education. Educate patients and caregivers on diagnoses, medications, treatments, and disease management.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
Description
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Assessment & Care Planning
Perform initial Start of Care (SOC), Resumption of Care (ROC), Recertification, and Discharge assessments
Develop, implement, and update individualized Plans of Care (POC) in collaboration with physicians
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental evaluations
Patient Care & Case Management
Provide skilled nursing care, including wound care, medication management, and disease education
Serve as the primary case manager for assigned patients
Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed
Ensure coordination of care with therapists, LVNs, aides, and other disciplines
Documentation & Compliance
Complete accurate and timely OASIS documentation
Maintain compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs) and state regulations
Ensure all documentation meets agency, regulatory, and reimbursement requirements
Utilize the agency’s EHR system effectively
Care Coordination
Communicate regularly with physicians regarding patient status and orders
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
Ensure continuity of care across all services
Patient & Family Education
Educate patients and caregivers on diagnoses, medications, treatments, and disease management
Promote safety, fall prevention, and independence in the home environment
Provide clear instructions for ongoing care and follow-up
Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Nevada
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Minimum 1–2 years of nursing experience (home health preferred)
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and organizational abilities
Ability to work independently and manage a caseload
Preferred Qualifications
Home health experience strongly preferred
Experience with OASIS documentation and Medicare billing requirements
Familiarity with home health EMR systems (e.g., Axxess, WellSky)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
Physical Requirements
Ability to travel to patient homes within assigned territory
Ability to lift, assist, and reposition patients as needed
Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, bending, and reaching
Work Environment
Field-based position providing care in patients’ homes
Flexible scheduling based on patient needs and caseload
Independent work with strong clinical support from leadership