What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Advocate position at CenterWell Home Health?
**Job Description:**
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team as a Home Health Skilled Nurse. As a key member of our care team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and promoting healthy outcomes for our clients.
About Us:
CenterWell Home Health is committed to putting health first - for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.
Responsibilities:
- Provide admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients
- Administer on-going care and case management for each patient, providing necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager
- Coordinate appropriate care, encompassing various healthcare personnel (such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Home Health Aides and external providers)
- Report patient care/condition/progress to patient's physician and Clinical Manager on a continuous basis
- Implement patient care plan in conjunction with patient and family to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of needs/problems
- Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by home health aides/personal care workers as part of the supervisory/leadership responsibility
- Prepare appropriate medical documentation on all patients, including any case conferences, patient contacts, medication order changes, re-certifications, progress updates, and care plan changes
Requirements:
- Diploma, Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing
- Minimum of one year nursing experience preferred
- Strong med surg, ICU, ER, acute experience
- Home Health experience a plus
