Orlando- Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

A Registered Nurse/Clinical Manager administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.

QUALIFICATOINS:

Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.

Two (2) years nursing experience, preferred.

Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.

Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement.

Additional: Spanish Speaker Preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregivers.

Provides services in accordance with the plan care ordered by the physician.

Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient’s nursing needs.

Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.

Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing procedures.

Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner as per Agency policy.

Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner as per Agency policy.

Coordinates services.

Ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.

Informs personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.

Councils and educated the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.

Participates in and presents in service programs.

Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.

Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition. Completes certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries.

Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient.

Refers to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills.

Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.

Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care.

Participates in peer review and Quality Assessment and performance Improvement as assigned.

Participates in utilization review of medical records as assigned.

Gives total patient care as needed.

Takes on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays, as assigned.

Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessment, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defines time frames.

Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.

Oversight of making patient and personnel assignments.

Oversight of coordinating patient care.

Oversight of coordinating referrals.

Oversight of assuring that patient needs are continually assessed.

Oversight of assuring the development, implementation, and updates of the individualized plan of care.

All Full time will rotate on call a week at a time

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor

Workers Supervised: Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health Aide

RISK EXPOSURES:

High Risk

All candidates need to be willing and able to treat Covid patients in home.

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

Ability to participate in physical activity.

Ability to work for extended period while standing and being involved in physical activity.

Heavy lifting.

Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

Avante provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, Veterans' status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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