Registered Nurse, Home Health Full Time

Company: CenterWell Home Health
Location: Melrose Park
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

DescriptionResponsibilitiesAs a Home 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 physician's 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 Manager's 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 patient's 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
  • A minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred
  • Strong med surg, ICU, ER, acute experience
  • Home Health experience is a plus
  • Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure
  • Current CPR certification
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • A valid drivers license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.Together, we can raise the bar on home healthcareCenterWell Home Health (formerly Kindred at Home), is one of the nations leading providers of home care, with an incredible team of compassionate clinicians who deliver high-quality, specialty care to patients. Many of our clinicians live in the same neighborhoods they serve providing the much-needed care to people in their community.As a company, we strive to lead by example and show employees the same compassion and care we expect them to show patients. We provide employees the resources, stability, and job flexibility they truly deserve. We help them fulfill their personal and professional goals while enjoying industry-leading benefits, competitive salaries, opportunities for career and professional growth, and a healthy work/life balance.Caring for people who care for our patients Experience has shown us that supporting and nurturing employees helps them become the best version of themselves and more compassionate, committed home health professionals. Thats why CenterWell Home Health never stops working to improve the employee experience. Our people are our greatest resource, and we are committed to creating an environment they enjoy stepping into every day.World-class employee benefits
    • Competitive pay and benefits package
    • 50% matching 401(k) contributions up to 6%
    • Career advancement opportunities
    • Tuition reimbursement program
    • Advanced Continuing Education (CE) accredited trainingJoin Our Team!Check out our video to get a glimpse of a day in the life of our Home Health team - To learn more, please contact your local recruiter Wendy Whetstone at 573-934-1144 call/text or at (toll-free) 855-563-2846 or apply online. Our Recruiters are ready to help you start a new and rewarding career with CenterWell Home Health.Scheduled Weekly Hours40

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