What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Home Health FT position at CenterWell Home Health?
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Job Summary:
As a Home Health Registered Nurse, you will provide skilled nursing visits for home health patients, administer on-going care, and coordinate appropriate care with various healthcare personnel.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Implement patient care plan in conjunction with patient and family to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of needs/problems.
Requirements:
- 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.
About Us:
CenterWell Home Health specializes in 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.
