What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at LHC Group?
Summary
The Registered Nurse in Personal Care 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.
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.
- Completes 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 provides. Provides oversight and supervision of the plan of care/service plan as required by agency policy, federal, and/or state program and as required by payer including services provided by the licensed practical nurse and paraprofessional, as assigned by supervisor.
- Ensures accurate and timely visit documentation of visits and services. Adheres to the electronic visit verification program as required. Reports clinical findings including changes in patient condition to the clinical manager/supervisor and physician timely.
- Performs treatments and intervention according to proper technique and procedure. Administers medications per physician order and in accordance with federal, state, or local regulations.
- Participates in and contributes to patient case conferences.
- Participates in the RN on-call rotation for the agency, if required.
- Completes all orientation and annual training timely as required by the organization and according to federal, state, or local regulations. Assists with the orientation of agency staff as needed.
- Participates on the organization’s Performance Improvement and Compliance programs and adheres to policy and procedures.
- All other duties assigned.
Education and ExperienceExperience Desired
- A minimum of one (1) year experience as an RN preferred.
- 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.
- GA: For Private Home Care Providers: a current Georgia RN license to practice nursing and render services in accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act and two years’ experience in home health services or a related field.
- LA: At a minimum, one year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. One (1) year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse may be waived for a Registered Nurse with recent clinical experience as an LPN. RN licensure must have no restrictions.
- AR, CT, FL, KY, MO, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI: No other state specific requirements.
Company Overview LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
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