Description

Position:

Full Time Weekend RN, Friday-Monday

Summary

Responsible for patient assessment while evaluating services to meet client health care needs. The RN will develop and implement a Plan of Care based on utilization guidelines. Good communication skills to facilitate coordination of care. Proficient in use of OASIS. Knowledge of OSHA, JCAHO/CHAP, State and Federal standards. Familiar with payor reimbursement guideline. Must understand PPS guidelines and communicate to provide optimal clinical outcomes.

Essential Duties:

• Performs client admissions, resumption of care, follow-up using OASIS data collection in a timely, legible, accurate manner.
• Responsible for monitoring and managing core measurements pertinent to the department to assure compliance with the operating plan.
• Develops Plan of Care consistent with clinical assessment findings, diagnosis, orders, HHRG Case Mix category, and appropriate utilization guidelines/clinical pathway specific to each client. Sets and evaluates attainable, specific, and measurable goals and outcomes.
• Coordinates care, integrating other health team members. Participates in intra – disciplinary conferences as required.
• Documents client records according to agency policy. Completes clinical notes, Plan of Care and medication records in a timely, legible and accurate manner.
• Notes progress towards discharge planning. Communicates with physician, and appropriate staff regarding discharge planning.
• Supervises the LPN and Home Health Aide to ascertain compliance with Plan of Care.

Requirements

 Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited RN program required.
• Minimum two years experience as an RN with one year experience in Home Health (home health experience may be waived). Experience in geriatrics strongly preferred.
• Current RN license in the State of Florida.
• Current CPR certification.
• Work experience demonstrating communication and assessment skills.
• Current driver’s license and valid auto insurance.