Registered Nurse - Territory

Alternate Solutions Health Network; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Health Network seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive skilled care in patients' homes across a defined geographic territory. The RN educates patients and families and ensures safety while maintaining compliant documentation.

The RN will travel to patients' locations, oversee care with LPNs and Aides, and participate in on-call requirements and case conferences. The role emphasizes continuity of care and professional representation of the agency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of RN experience (acute care or home care)
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians and coworkers
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes as ordered by physician
• Perform OASIS assessments to develop and adjust care plans
• Administer medications as prescribed
• Educate patients and families on disease processes and prevention
• Coordinate with LPNs and aides to ensure total patient care
• Complete all clinical documentation per agency and Medicare guidelines
• Conduct on-call coverage and participate in case conferences

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Detail oriented

Team player

Clinical judgment

Education

Registered Nurse license in state of employment

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We're dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

SUMMARY

SUMMARY The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician within specified geographical territory. The RN educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The RN is accountable for completing timely, accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations. The RN is responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides skilled nursing care in a patient's home as ordered by the attending physician Observes and monitors patient conditions Performs OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change Administers medication as prescribed by the physician Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patients Manages multi-disciplinary care as applicable Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions Listens to patient and family members Oversees and supervises total care of patient provided by Aides and LPNs Evaluates the treatments and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of care Determines if the level of care being provided meets the patients’ needs Communicates with the LPNs and Aides on supervisory visit results Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education Maintains active RN license in state of employment Communicates with scheduler any changes outside the normal Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company Understanding and practices agency policies and procedures Drives to patient's primary location per scheduled visit. Daily attendance at assigned visit locations. Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits. Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 24 hours of visits. Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements. Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse. Fulfills RN visits in assigned geographic location per patient need within federal and state specifications. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of one year of experience as an RN in an acute care setting. Home care experience is desired. Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers. Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients. Knowledgeable on nursing best practices. Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments. Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution. Detail-oriented and observant. Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely Ability to follow directions and work as a team member. Valid driver's license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. Knowledge Reading, Speaking, Writing English - Constantly 66%-100% Communications Skills - Constantly 66%-100% Computers / PDA - Constantly 66%-100% Physical Walking - Frequently 34%-66% Bending - Occasionally 2%-33% Standing - Occasionally 2%-33% Sitting - Frequently 34%-66% Driving - Frequently 34%-66% Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance - Occasionally 2%-33% Stretching/Reaching - Occasionally 2%-33% Climbing - Occasionally 2%-33% Hand/finger dexterity - Constantly 66%-100% Stooping (bend at waist) - Occasionally 2%-33% Sensory Activities Distinguish smell/temperature - Occasionally 2%-33% Hearing/Seeing - Constantly 66%-100% Talking in person - Constantly 66%-100% Talking on the telephone - Frequently 34%-66% Hearing in person - Constantly 66%-100% Hearing on the telephone - Frequently 34%-66% Vision for close work - Constantly 66%-100% Other Sensory Activities N/A.

TRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE

TRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE (ALTHOUGH SOME JOBS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TRAINING) SUCH AS: ANSWERING PHONES, FILING, COMPUTER WORK/DATA ENTRY, ATTENDING TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION, REVIEWING SAFETY MANUALS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL MEDIA, AND ASSISTING OR PERFORMING OTHER TASKS WITHIN RESTRICTIONS ASSIGNED.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Alternate Solutions Health Network collaborates with health systems in joint venture partnerships to create a post-acute care solution to deliver efficient centralized operations that is patient focused. Our company has been dedicated, since the very beginning, to transforming the quality of care for our team and our patients.