What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Home Care position at LHC Group?
Summary
We are hiring an RN for our Home Care agency in the Fond du Lac, WI area to provide field and office duties, supervising clinical operations. $1,500 Sign on Bonus!
New grads welcome!
At Almost Family, 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 an RN Supervisor, you can expect:
- Opportunities to get closer to patients and provide quality support to your patient-facing teams
- To be valued and respected by patients and their families
- A sense of security, incredible team support, and flexibility for true work-life balance
- Leadership development opportunities
Our RN role might be a great opportunity if you believe in putting the patient at the center of everything. Apply today!
Responsibilities
The RN is responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of clinical services. Coordinates and supervises an interdisciplinary team of staff to assure the continuity of high-quality care to home health patients assigned to the team's area in accordance with physician prescribed plan of care, and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Essential Functions:
- Counsel's employees as needed according to Agency Policy and Procedures.
- Serves as resource for field staff, patients and / or families, physicians and other community and contract agencies.
- Obtains physical, psychosocial, environmental and health behavior assessment data as evidenced by completed admission forms.
- Completes all nursing documentation and forms within the timeframe as established by Agency. Notes changes in patient's condition through on-going assessment as reflected in the progress notes and follow-up assessments.
- Compares assessment data to baseline assessment to monitor patient's progress. Recognizes alteration in function, including life-threatening situation, and intervene and document appropriately. Initiates realistic teaching plan based on identified learning needs of the patient and / or those providing care and documents appropriately.
- Supervises field staff in their delivery of care as prescribed by the established Plan(s) of Care.
- Provides on-the-job training to field staff. Evaluates competency of field staff and provide remediation training as needed.
- Appropriately documents, investigates and resolves patient / employee complaints and occurrences. Provides employee health assessment and medical compliance requirements as requested.
- Responsible for obtaining prior authorizations as required by third party payers.
Education and Experience
Education & Experience
- Current RN licensure in state of practice
- Current CPR certification required
- Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
- Prior management/supervisory experience preferred.
- Knowledge of home care regulations and regulatory requirements is preferred.
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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.