What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Visit Nurse position at Almost Family - Marinette PD?
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to provide home visits in Gladstone and surrounding areas on a PRN basis.
At Almost Family, part of LHC Group, we foster a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We value the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve – truly all about helping people find a home for their 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
This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your nursing experience.
Job Summary
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 healthcare professionals involved in care and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with the physician, agency personnel, patient, family, case manager, and other community resources.
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 the state of practice.
- Current drivers license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- Current CPR certification required.
