What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Nurse Professional position at Elite Home Health?
At Elite Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we strive to deliver exceptional patient care and foster meaningful connections with our patients, their families, and the communities we serve. As a Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to patients in their homes, as prescribed by physicians and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.
Job Responsibilities
- Coordinate total plan of care with other healthcare professionals involved in care and ensure continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physicians, agency personnel, patients, family members, and community resources.
- Makes the initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit, determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care within state-specific guidelines, and submits accurate, complete, and timely documentation in collaboration with physician orders.
- Performs patient comprehensive assessments at designated time points and develops the appropriate plan of care.
- Evaluates patients to ensure they meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines as defined by payer sources.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure in the state of practice
- Current CPR certification
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
