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Home Health Registered Nurse

Humana
OH Off. Evolution, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Feb 2024

About the role

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
 

A Registered Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager. Such care must be provided in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the agency, and as may be required by the Clinical Manager, Director of Nursing, or Administrator to ensure that the highest quality care is always maintained.

               

A Registered Nurse provides services in accordance with the plan of care and makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient’s nursing needs. They develop, initiate, and revise the Plan of Care (POC) as necessary to ensure quality and continuity of care. Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skills. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner as per Agency policy. Coordinates services while informing personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient. Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs. Participates in and presents in-service programs. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures. Apply concepts of the agency’s infection control plan and universal precaution in coordination/performing client cares activities to protect both patient and staff (OSHA). Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition. Completes certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries. 

Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient. 

Refers to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills. Develops Home Health Aide Care Plan and perform supervisory visits for HHA and LPN/LVN as required. Gives total patient care as needed and

takes on-call duty nights, weekends, and holidays, as assigned. Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames while appropriately utilizing ICD-10 codes. 

Other Duties

Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with agency policy. Demonstrate commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency.

Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature.  Share information only when the recipient's right to access is clearly established and sharing of such information is in the best interest of the patient. Maintain required licenses, certifications, and mandatory skill updates. Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care. Participates in peer review and Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement as assigned. 


Use your skills to make an impact
 

Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing. 

CPR certification

Minimum of (1) one-year current experience in health care community.  Home health experience preferred.

Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment. 

Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly. 

Ability to carry out directions, read and write. 

Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job. 

Physical Requirements:

Ability to participate in physical activity. 

Ability to work for an extended period while standing and being involved in physical activity. 

Heavy lifting. 

Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis. 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

1


About us
 

About onehome: onehome coordinates a full range of post-acute care ranging from home health, infusion therapy and durable medical equipment services at patients’ homes. onehome’s patient focused model creates one integrated point of accountability that coordinates with physicians, hospitals and health plans serving more than one million health plan members nationwide. onehome was acquired by Humana in 2021 to advance value-based care. Our culture is inclusive, diverse, and above all, caring. It is important to us that our employees are engaged, supported and fairly treated. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure the health and financial well-being of you and

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