About this role
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensures the quality and safe delivery of home health services:
Completes nursing assessment forms promptly per agency policy and procedures;Supervises Home Health Aides every two weeks;Identifies physical, emotional and developmental needs of the clients;Develops individual nursing care plan reflects current client needs before case conference;Provides health teachings to clients and their families;Makes proper and accurate clinical record documentation that indicates delivery and safe home health care services.Implements current practice:
Assesses client condition on every home visit;Communicates client assessments to appropriate individual concerned;Implements nursing interventions to meet client needs and changed conditions;Electronic Documentation of accurate clinical record of every home visits per agency policy and procedures, requirementsAccurately transcribes, implements and evaluates the physician’s plan of care promptly;Implements infection control and safety measures per agency policy and procedures;Monitors client for compliance with defined care plans.Performs assigned treatment/skilled procedures but are not limited to the following:
Wound and PICC line care;Insert and irrigate Urinary CathetersSuction and cleans tracheal tubes;Draws blood for laboratory testing.Complies with home health agency’s policy and procedures manual.Complies with federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
A graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse and passed the state board.Has experience in home health or public health nursing preferred but nor required.Knowledgeable about current nursing trends and legislative issues.Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent administrative, organization and leadership skills.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing.Ability to deal effectively with stress. Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a State driver’s licenseVisual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing.Ability to deal effectively with stress.Must be able to travel to prospective patients’ residenceBilingual a plusRemote working may be an option based on individual and team performance and dynamicsIn addition to being part of a highly professional team some additional benefits await you as being a full-time AHHC staff member include:
Competitive compensation packageEducation and training programsHealth Insurance/ Medical, Dental, and VisionProfessional Liability InsuranceShort and Long Term Disability InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)401K Profit SharingCommunication EquipmentVisit IncentiveJob Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $68,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year