What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Field RN position at Choice Health At Home?
About Company:
Our Mission at Choice is to enhance the life of every patient we serve in the pursuit of delivering excellent healthcare. We've worked diligently to shape the culture of the company in how we lead and work daily. As leaders, employees, clinicians, and support staff we strive to apply the Pillars of Choice every day.
About the Role:
The Home Health Field Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role in delivering high-quality nursing care to patients within their homes, ensuring their health and well-being outside of traditional clinical settings. This position requires comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans tailored to each patient's unique medical needs. The RN will collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, social workers, and family members to coordinate care and promote optimal patient outcomes. By providing education and support to patients and caregivers, the RN empowers them to manage chronic conditions and recover from illness or surgery effectively. Ultimately, this role contributes to improving patient quality of life while reducing hospital readmissions and supporting community-based healthcare initiatives.
As a Home Health RN, you will:
Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments and treatment on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs.
Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to home health care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.
Implement, develop, and document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding self-care techniques, nutrition, and dietary needs.
Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
Provide clinical directions to the Home Health Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
Provide effective communication to patients, family, team members, and other health care professionals.
Requirements
Current RN License
Valid Driver’s License
CPR Certification
Valid Auto Insurance
At least 2 years of Home Health RN experience
HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred
Benefits and Perks
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k with company match
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Mileage Reimbursement or company car if applicable upon a successful 90 days. * Terms and conditions apply
