What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Nurse Specialist position at CenterWell Home Health?
About Our Comprehensive Home Healthcare Services
At CenterWell Home Health, we specialize in providing personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover, and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.
Key Responsibilities of the Job
- Provide admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients.
- Administer on-going care and case management for each patient, provide necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager.
- Confer with physician in developing the initial plan of treatment based on physician's orders and initial patient assessment.
- Coordinate appropriate care, encompassing various healthcare personnel (such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Home Health Aides, and external providers).
- Report patient care/condition/progress to patient's physician and Clinical Manager on a continuous basis.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
- Minimum of one year nursing experience preferred.
- Strong med surg, ICU, ER, acute experience.
- Home Health experience a plus.
- Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure.
- Current CPR certification.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
