RN- Home Health en Pro Med Healthcare Services

Description

The Home Health RN is responsible for identifying and coordinating patient and family needs, and for providing palliative, preventative, and rehabilitative care to the patient/family unit. The RN utilizes assessment, intervention, and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and enhance the quality of life for the patient/family unit. This role follows all home care regulatory and compliance requirements and meets all Joint Commission standards. 

Provides ongoing assessments of the physical needs of the patient/family/PCC and initiates appropriate interventions or referrals based on the patient’s plan of care. 

-Provides accurate, timely, and appropriate documentation of patient/family services in accordance with HomeCare policies and procedures. 

-Serves as the case manager to ensure continuity of care and submits all required documentation promptly to meet regulatory and compliance requirements. 

-Evaluates services provided by Home Health Aides every two weeks through on-site supervisory visits. 

-Participates in providing 24/7 patient care coverage. 

-Follows all State, Federal, and Joint Commission regulations and standards. 

-Educates employees on regulatory standards and home health service implementation. 

-Reviews and coordinates certification and recertification documentation for skilled patients to ensure completeness and accuracy. 

-Assists in orienting new HomeCare staff members. 

-Evaluates clinical records and prepares required forms for home health billing to the intermediary. 

-Assists in developing quality indicators and implementing the home health quality assurance program. 

-Participates in survey site visits for home health. 

-Participates in Home Care meetings, assists with departmental planning, and supports adherence to the annual budget. 

-Performs other duties as requested by the Home Care Manager.

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) year of current active nursing experience.

-Passing grade on a pre-employment computer literacy evaluation. 

-For field-based positions: reliable transportation and ability to perform responsibilities in a timely manner; proof of valid automobile insurance. 

Preferred Skills & Experience: 

-One (1) year in an acute care setting. 

-One (1) year of home health experience with understanding of State, Federal, and Joint Commission Home Health Agency Regulatory Standards. 

-Intravenous therapy training and experience. 

-Experience caring for terminal patients and others with life-threatening illnesses. 

-The ability to type 25 wpm.