Home Health RN

Hestia Healthcare at Home, LLC; Clearwater (FL); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hestia Healthcare at Home, LLC in Clearwater, FL seeks a Registered Nurse to provide skilled home health care to patients of all ages in their homes. You will assess needs, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and implement plans of care under physician supervision.

This role requires a current RN license in Florida, BSN preferred, and at least one year of clinical home health or acute care experience. Reliable transportation and adherence to infection prevention standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in good standing for the state.
• BSN preferred.
• One year experience as a registered nurse in a clinical setting required.
• Acute care and home care experience are preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assesses home health patients, identifying physical, psychosocial and environmental needs.
• Completes OASIS, assessment and visit paperwork per agency policy.
• Communicates significant findings to Home Health Director and physician.
• Demonstrates knowledge in identifying and reporting problems related to patient care.
• Develops and implements the Plan of Care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Supervises home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality care.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care conferences and agency improvement processes.

Connaissances

RN license

Home health nursing

Formation

RN License

BSN preferred

Description du poste

Location

• Location 380 Park Place Blvd.,Ste 100,Clearwater, FL, 33759-4929,United States

Contact information

• Name cheryl connelly Brown

Description

Job Summary

Provides coordinated skilled nursing care to patients of all age groups, on an intermittent basis in the home.
Demonstrates accountability and responsibility in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to establish and
achieve patient goals and maintain high quality patient care. Performs in accordance with physician's orders and
under the supervision of the Home Health Director.

Essential Functions

1. Assesses home health patients identifying physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as
evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team reports, call-in logs and on-site
evaluations.
2. Completes OASIS, assessment and visit paperwork according to agency policy. Assures clinical notes
accurately indicate continuing communication and coordination of services with the physician, other
interdisciplinary team members and patient/family/caregiver.
3. Communicates significant findings, problems and changes to Home Health Director and
physician, and documents all findings, communications, and appropriate interventions.
4. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in identifying, reporting and documenting problems, adverse
reactions or possible complications related to patient care. Recognizes and reports life threatening
situations and responds appropriately. Recommends and incorporates other disciplines in the care of
the patient, as needed, and under the direction of the referring physician.
5. Participates in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care (POC) to ensure quality and
continuity of care and appropriate discharge planning. Establishes Plan of Care in coordination with
the physician, patient, family and interdisciplinary team members. Incorporates long and short term
goals established in the Plan of Care into nursing care, as evidenced by documentation in visit notes.
6. Supervises and provides clinical direction to home health aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and
continuity of services provided.
7. Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and Agency Performance Improvement
processes.
8. Receives referrals from physicians, hospitals, clinics, patients, families and other agencies when
needed and notifies agency personnel on a timely basis.
9. Assures the continuity of patient care and coordination of services through delivery of quality patient
care. Performs in a manner that is consistent with current standards of practice and with the Agency’s
policies and procedures. Follows all infection control and universal precautions guidelines/standards
per agency policy.
10. Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy.
11. Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency. Strives to continually improve
nursing knowledge base through individual research, reading, attendance at workshops/professional
conferences and professional organizations.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not
intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. Colleagues should perform all duties as assigned by
his her supervisor.

Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current license as a Registered Nurse in good standing for the state.
BSN preferred. One year experience as a registered nurse in a clinical setting required. Acute care and home care
experience are preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements

Maintains Continuing Education Units for licensure renewal, as applicable to state regulations. Reliable
transportation and proof of valid automobile liability insurance. Must have valid driver's license. Current BCLS