The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

· Initial admittance of patient to home health (start of care).

· Assume initial responsibility for patient.

· Review discharge order, referral and instructions from treating physician or medical center.

· Independently perform initial, head to toe, physical assessment on patient, utilizing independent discretion and advanced knowledge based on patient needs and examination of patient, to determine the following:

o Determination of ongoing needs of patient;

o Determination of all disciplines (RN, OT, PT, ST, HHA, MSW) needed by patient; and,

o Initial ordering of any necessary wound care and/or other supplies for patient needs.

· Review and reconcile all patient medications.

· Complete all necessary initial patient documentation within forty-eight (48) hours of admission to home health (OASIS Documentation, Patient Consents, etc.).

· During SOC visit, the nursing specialist must:

o Communicate with treating physician, in the presence of patient, to discuss and verify all medications, orders, disciplines and to identify all additional physician consultations needed to care for patient and to be included within the plan of care.

· Assist patient with coordination of initial, seven (7) day follow up with treating physician. Follow up with patient to determine if seven (7) day follow up appointment was completed.

· Communicate with all necessary disciplines (RN, OT, PT, ST, HHA, MSW) for proper continuation of care throughout patient episode.

· Perform other duties as needed pursuant to independent review of patient.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $81,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Coraopolis, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road