What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Home Visits position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are now hiring an RN for Home Visits in the Paint Lick, KY area.
This is a PRN position.
- Must have experience with PEDS Trach/Vent Cases
- One Patient at a Time
- Flexible Scheduling
- RNs that work Full Time (32 hours) will be eligible for PTO, Health Benefits, and 401k.
At Commonwealth Community Based Services, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
As a Registered Nurse, you can expect:
- Flexibility for true work-life balance
- Opportunities for career growth
- The ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships.
- Employee-focused wellness and support programs
If you love nursing and want to strengthen your experience, this is a great opportunity for you!
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse in Home and Community Based Services provides and directs provisions of nursing and personal care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician or as authorized by the state/program and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. The Registered Nurse coordinates the plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, case manager and other community resources.
Education and Experience
Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice and within infection control standards, in accordance with the plan of care/service plan, and in coordination with other members of the patient/client’s care team from admit through discharge. Completes clinical nursing assessments in accordance with federal and/or state program requirements and as required by payer.
- Ensures the patient/client’s eligibility and medical necessity for services as defined by payer source and agency policy.
- Develops and revises individualized plans of care and/or service plans according to federal and/or state program requirements with other community providers.
- Ensures plan of care frequency and duration meets the needs of the patient and initiates plan of care revisions as needed with physician approval.
Experience Desired
- A minimum of one year experience as an RN preferred.
License Requirements
- Must have current RN licensure in state of practice.
- Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- Current CPR certification required.
State Specific Requirements
- KY: At a minimum, one year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. One year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse may be waived for a RN with recent clinical experience as an LPN.
- RN Licensure must have no restrictions.
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Company OverviewLHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.