Additional responsibilities include: utilizing community resources as needed, maintaining an open and effective line of communication with the total health care community.
Performs a comprehensive assessment of patient with each visit.
Must maintain accurate and up to date patient clinical records; accurate accounting of supply usage; accurate daily visit record of patients, time and mileage.
Communication
Communicates and coordinates patient care with patient/CG and all members of the health care team in various settings: inpatient, outpatient, MD clinics, Home care and Hospice.
Information for authorizations for care according to various payer time frames.
Education
Involved with Education / PI Regional Manager in development and implementation of educational material and programs for health care team, patients, families/caregivers, and community.
Assists with educating clinical staff by case conferencing, joint visits, and structured educational programs.
Pt / CG education of disease management and skilled care in home environment.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Proficient computer skills / system connectivity skills preferred
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and skills to provide care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Attends & participates in clinical conferences, staff meetings, and educational activities
Communicates with physicians and other health care team members to assure quality patient care
Participates in after hours, weekend, and holiday on-call rotation
Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new and existing staff
Demonstrates initiative to obtain more than minimal expectation for continuing education
Must possess the ability to maintain a good working relationship with the patient, caregiver and medical community
Interacts daily with Home Health / Hospice staff, area physicians, vendors and auxiliary resource persons
Projects a positive image of NMMC Home Health / Hospice to patients, families, caregivers, and community
Supports the patient and caregiver(s) while in the home without unnecessarily interfering with the household routine
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Standing. Constantly
Walking. Constantly
Sitting. Occasionally
Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
Climbing. Occasionally
Balancing. Occasionally
Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occasionally
Reaching/Over Head Work. Occasionally
Grasping. Frequently
Speaking. Constantly
Hearing. Constantly
Repetitive Motions. Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination. Frequently
Salary Range
$71,864.00-$89,824.80
Education
Associate’s Degree | Nursing | Required
Bachelor’s Degree | Nursing | Not Required
Certifications
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - CPR, Registered Nurse (MS) - MS Board of Nursing
