Registered Nurse

Position Description

The Registered Nurse/Field Supervisor is responsible for providing nursing care and supervision of care in accordance with the clients' plan of care.

• Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State.
• Must have a minimum of one year of experience in a home health agency or in a hospital setting.
• Must have knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
• Skillful in organization and in the principles and techniques of professional nursing and required documentation.
• Skillful in organization and in the principles of time management and have knowledge of management processes.
• Must be able to contribute to the quality of care being rendered through constructive communication with nursing managers and staff.

• Coordinate total patient care by monitoring the client's conditions, promoting sound preventive practices, and coordinating services.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing service to the patient and family on an ongoing basis.
• Perform admission, transfer, re-certification, resumption of care, and discharge OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) for home care patients.
• Consult with the attending physician concerning alterations of Patient Care Plans, checking with the appropriate supervisor and making changes as appropriate.
• Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client's needs.
• Coordinate patient services.
• Submit clinical notes no less often than weekly, and progress notes and other clinical record forms outlining the services rendered as indicated.
• Participate in case conferences, discuss with the supervisor problems concerning the patients and how they may best be handled.
• Discuss with the appropriate supervisor the need for the involvement of other members of the health team.
• Cooperate with other agencies to provide continuity of care.
• Continually strive to improve nursing skills by attending in-service education, formal education, workshops, and conferences.
• Adhere to all Federal, state, and accreditation requirements, including Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

Compensation: $45.00 per hour

At Home Helpers Home Care, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants who apply to be a part of our home health care family will receive consideration without regard for race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.