Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Home Health
Duration: 260 days
Shift: 5x3 days
Hours per Shift: Not specified
Experience: Two (2) years of experience in a home setting within the last fifteen (15) years
License: Current RN Licensure in Client
Certifications: BLS required before the start date
Must-Have:
Bilingual Spanish-English proficiency strongly preferred
Two (2) years of experience in a home setting, including conducting assessments similar to the UAS such as OASIS
Experience providing primary care to homebound individuals
Experience in care management for individuals receiving home and community-based services
Description:
The role requires the ability to review health status questions and make evaluations based on UAS criteria for enrollment.
Candidates must work well with technology in the workplace.
A solid understanding of the principles and practices of general professional nursing is essential.
Knowledge of state laws and regulations governing nursing practices is required.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are necessary.
The ability to work with multi-generational consumers and demonstrate sensitivity to their concerns is vital.
Candidates should be able to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
The ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously and work independently is needed.
Job Responsibilities:
Perform initial in-home pre-evaluation of patients, including evaluating health status, strengths, care needs, and preferences.
Review medical documentation and health referral forms relevant to the case.
Enter evaluation data into an electronic evaluation form and transmit as required.
Document concerns, conflicting information, and other issues that arise during the evaluation process.
Emphasize continuity of care to reduce gaps in treatment plans.
Discuss health care options, support needs, service vendor options, and waiver options with consumers.
Initiate communication for enrollment into a managed care health plan.
Enhance communication and collaborative relationships with interdisciplinary care team members.
Collect quality review data and required documentation to support outcome measurements.
Identify opportunities for health promotion and illness prevention.
Maintain knowledge of community resources and services for the target population.
Meet all standards established for this position.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Nurse Manager or project management.