Home Health Nurse Details

Home Health Nurse

staff today inc - Detroit, MI

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job Summary: The primary functions of the Home Health Registered Nurse are to develop, organize and direct home care services with the interdisciplinary team. The RN administers skilled nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence and assume the responsibility for the total provision of care.

Responsibilities:

• Case manages and provides clinical oversight and direction to the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family
• Implements, develops and documents the plan of care and revises as necessary
• Provides care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA)
• Supervises and provides directions to the Home Health Aide and Licensed Practical Nurse to ensure quality and continuity of services provided
• Assures quality patient care is delivered with appropriate documentation
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payors
• Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call service to patients/families, as needed and assigned
• Provides effective communication to patient/family, team members, physicians, and other health care professionals

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited college/university, Associate, Diploma, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Current, active Registered Nursing license in state of employment
• Current valid Driver’s License
• Current CPR, negative TB screen and Hepatitis consent/declination
• Able to pass a criminal background screening
• Two years of experience is preferred as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting, post-acute, or home health is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Experience:

• Home health: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Employer type:

• Home care