Home Health Registered Nurse

Location: Ponderay

* SIGN ON BONUS OF $10,000 to be paid in increments.

* 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;

* 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, Speech Therapists, Social Workers, Home Health Aides and external providers);

* Report and document 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 and provide written instructions that reflect current plan of care;

* 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 in a timely manner and confers with other health care disciplines in providing optimum patient care.

* Graduate of an accredited nursing program

* Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice

* Experience as an RN with one of the following preferred:

* One year of experience in an acute-care setting within the last 24 months;

* Six months of Home Health experience within the last 12 months.

* Credentials in specialty areas preferred (wound care, OASIS certification, IV, ET)

* Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

* Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)

* Proof of current CPR certification

* Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance