Duties and Responsibilities:

The Registered Nurse will demonstrate good leadership, communication, and writing skills. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of OASIS to develop optimal level of patient care under physician orders. Enforce the policies and procedures of the agency. Follows Medicare and Medicaid regulations set forth by the federal government. Follow state and federal laws as applicable and mandated.

The following is a general list of key job duties and responsibilities in your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and you will be required to perform other duties/responsibilities as assigned by an authorized supervisor.

• Demonstrate efficient teamwork with the staff.
• Demonstrate competence in documenting with Oasis.
• Coordinate care for the patient.
• Understand and perform the admission process plan of care.
• Coordinates services and schedules patient visits.
• Supervise LPN and HHA field staff as indicated.
• Provide in-service education per DON direction.
• Attend seminars, conferences, workshops, and self-studies in areas that will enhance position (e.g. leadership, communication, geriatric care, and pediatric care).
• Follow Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
• Observe, assess, and document patient symptom and progress.
• Perform the initial home care visit and re-evaluate patient needs and progress when needed.
• Notify physician of change in the patient’s condition.
• Coordinate and monitor all patient care and services.
• Complete paperwork timely and efficiently.
• Maintain patient records according to policy and procedure.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease process, medications, plan of care, and treatment plans according to the policy and procedure manual.
• Follow infection control policy in and out of the office.
• Provide quality of care to patients in their homes according to policy and procedures.
• Participate in the on-call schedule.
• Participate in and support quality improvement programs

Key Job/Physical Requirements

The following is a general list of key job/physical requirements for your position. The list is not to be considered inclusive and other job/physical requirements may be necessary as deemed by the Facility.

Primary Physical Requirements: