Registered Nurse, RN

Company: CenterWell Home Health
Location: Muncie
Posted on: March 7, 2023

Job Description:

DescriptionThe Home Health Nursing, RN enables patients to stay in their homes by providing health and personal services; supporting patients and their families. The Home Health Nursing, RN work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.ResponsibilitiesSign on bonus available - $10K Sign on bonus available with HH experience. $5K Sign on bonus available with NO HH experience As aHome Health Registered Nurse, you will:

• Provide admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients.
• Administer on-going care and case management for each patient, provide necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager.
• Confer with physician in developing the initial plan of treatment based on physicians orders and initial patient assessment.-- Provide hands-on care, management and evaluation of the care plan and teaching of the patient in accordance with physician orders, under Clinical Managers supervision.-- Revise plan in consultation with physician based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy/regulation.
• Coordinate appropriate care, encompassing various healthcare personnel (such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Home Health Aides and external providers).
• Report patient care/condition/progress to patients physician and Clinical Manager on a continuous basis.
• Implement patient care plan in conjunction with patient and family to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of needs/problems.
• Coordinate/oversee/supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides and Personal Care Workers and provides written personal care instructions/care plan that reflect current plan of care.-- Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by home health aides/personal care workers as part of the supervisory/leadership responsibility.
• Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and Clinical Manager, preparing and completing needed clinical documentation.
• Prepare appropriate medical documentation on all patients, including any case conferences, patient contacts, medication order changes, re-certifications, progress updates, and care plan changes.-- Prepare visit/shift reports, updates/summarizes patient records, and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient care.Required Experience/Skills:
  • Diploma, Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing
  • Minimum of one year nursing experience preferred experience in Home Health
  • Strong med surg, ICU, ER, acute experience
  • Home Health--experience a plus
  • Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure
  • Current CPR certification
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.This role requires full COVID-19 vaccinationAdditional Information:CenterWell Home Health serves over 85,000 patients each day, with more than 350 locations across 38 states. As part of Humana's Home Solutions business, we are bringing better care continuity and health outcomes into the home. We put patients at the center of everything we do, while working in collaboration with healthcare providers to bring multi-disciplinary care to the most appropriate or convenient setting. The result is easy, comprehensive and personalized care that helps patients lead healthier, happier lives.Scheduled Weekly Hours40

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