TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Home Health RN in Bronx, New York, 10451!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Home Health
Duration: 260 days
Shift: 8x5 Days
Hours per Shift: 8
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 start date)
Must-Have: Experience conducting comprehensive assessments of patients
Description:
Urgent need for a Registered Nurse in a home health setting.
Candidates must be able to conduct hybrid Tele and in-field assessments.
Candidates cannot perform UAS assessment assignments elsewhere.
Must sign a COI form before starting.
Ability to review health status questions and make evaluations and determinations based on UAS criteria for enrollment.
Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of general professional nursing.
Understanding of state laws and regulations governing professional nursing practices.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are required.
Ability to communicate effectively with multi-generational consumers.
Demonstrated sensitivity to the concerns of others.
Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.
Capability to execute many complex tasks simultaneously.
Strong ability to work independently.
Responsibilities include performing initial in-home pre-evaluations of patients.
The evaluation includes assessing health status, strengths, care needs, and preferences.
Guiding the development of individualized long-term care service plans is essential.
Reviewing consumer medical documentation and health referral forms is required.
Entering evaluation data into electronic forms and transmitting as needed.
Documenting concerns, conflicting information, and issues during the evaluation process.
Emphasizing continuity of care to reduce fragmentation in treatment plans.
Discussing health care options, supports needed, and service vendor options with consumers.
Initiating communication for enrollment into managed care health plans.
Enhancing communication and collaborative relationships with interdisciplinary care team members.
Collecting quality review data and required documentation for outcome measurements.
Identifying opportunities for health promotion and illness prevention.
Maintaining knowledge of community resources and payor requirements for the target population.
Meeting performance standards and criteria established for this position.
Performing additional duties as assigned by the Regional Nurse Manager or project management.