What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Visit Nurse position at Almost Family - Marinette PD?
We are hiring for a Home Visit Registered Nurse in Gladstone and the surrounding area for PRN visits.
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Job Summary
The Registered Nurse in Home and Community Based Services provides nursing and personal care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician or authorized by the state/program.
This role coordinates the plan of care with other healthcare professionals involved in patient care and helps achieve continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physicians, agency personnel, patients, families, case managers, and community resources.
Responsibilities
- Provides high-quality clinical services within the scope of practice and infection control standards, following the plan of care/service plan and coordinating with other members of the patient's care team from admit through discharge.
- Completes clinical nursing assessments according to federal and/or state program requirements and as required by payer.
- Ensures patient 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 patient needs and initiates plan revisions as needed with physician approval.
Requirements:
- A minimum of one year experience as an RN is preferred.
- Must have current RN licensure in the state of practice.
- Current drivers license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation are required.
- Current CPR certification is required.
