Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare providers
Responsibilities
Conduct initial assessments of patients and families to identify home care needs
Regularly re-evaluate nursing needs and adjust care plans accordingly
Develop and implement comprehensive care plans involving patients and families
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
Provide health education and counseling to patients and families
Coordinate patient care as a Case Manager when assigned
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to care standards
Benefits
Mileage Reimbursement
401(k)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Flexible Schedule
Paid Orientation
Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
Pay Range: $38 - $46, DOE
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Benefits: Mileage Reimbursement, 401(k), Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Flexible Schedule, Paid Orientation, Referral Program, Employee Assistance Program
Qualifications: RN licensed in either Idaho Valid Driver's License and Auto Insurance Home Health experience preferred
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care 1. Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete comprehensive assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). 2. Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs. 3. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. 4. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. 5. Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process. 6. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. 7. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. 8. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care. 9. Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient. 10. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor or designee and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload. 11. Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Communication 1. Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days. 2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as required. 3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
Additional Duties 1. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy. 2. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
