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- Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university.
- Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State.
- Must have a minimum of one year of experience in a home health agency or in a hospital setting.
- Must have knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
- Should be skillful in organization and in the principles and techniques of professional nursing and required documentation.
- Should be skillful in organization and in the principles of time management and have knowledge of management processes.
- Must be able to contribute to the quality of care being rendered through constructive communication with nursing managers and staff. Duties:
- Coordinate total patient care by monitoring the client's conditions, promoting sound preventive practices, and coordinating services.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing service to the patient and family on an ongoing basis.
- Perform admission, transfer, re-certification, resumption of care, and discharge OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) for home care patients.
- Consult with the attending physician concerning alterations of Patient Care Plans, checking with the appropriate supervisor and making changes as appropriate.
- Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client's needs.
- Coordinate patient services.
- Submit clinical notes no less often than weekly, and progress notes and other clinical record forms outlining the services rendered as indicated.
- Participate in case conferences, discuss with the supervisor problems concerning the patients and how they may best be handled.
- Discuss with the appropriate supervisor the need for the involvement of other members of the health team.
- Cooperate with other agencies to provide continuity of care.
- Continually strive to improve nursing skills by attending in-service education, formal education, workshops, and conferences.
- Adhere to all Federal, state, and accreditation requirements, including Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
Registered Nurse/Field Supervisor - Newton, United States - Home Helpers Home Care
Description
Position Description:The Registered Nurse/Field Supervisor is responsible for providing nursing care and supervision of care in accordance with the clients' plan of care.
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