What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) Needed for Manatee County position at Home Care for the 21st Century- North Hillsborough?
Home Care for the 21st Century is a national franchise business that is looking for the best of the best in working for a national brand. We are looking for someone who aligns with our core values and seeks a profession in the healthcare industry.
What You’ll Do :
- Provide skilled nursing and comprehensive assessments to establish individualized care plans. This includes the oversight of medication administration and wound care treatment as prescribed in the physician's plan of care. Maintains oversight to ensure caregivers utilize appropriate admission diagnosis and the entry of appropriate CPT / HCPCs codes at documentation.
- Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship by educating patients and caregivers on disease processes, medications, individualized treatment plans and plans of care, and promoting self-advocacy and independence.
- Utilize state-of-the-art technology to timely document, process and maintain all documentation in compliance with agency standards utilizing the electronic medical record keeping system.
- Facilitate communication between the patient and the interdisciplinary team. Play lead role in reviewing and evaluating clinical documentation.
You’ll Fit In If :
Our Promise to You :
Qualifications
1. Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
2. Must hold an active license in the state, as a Registered Nurse.
3. One, or more, years of experience, in community / home health agency setting, is preferred.
4. Must have knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
5. Must have a working knowledge of home healthcare, and the principles and techniques of professional nursing, and required documentation that pertains to it.
6. Should be skillful in organization, and in the principles of time management, and have knowledge of management processes.
7. Must be able to contribute to the quality of care being rendered, through constructive communication with nursing managers and staff.
8. Must pass a criminal background check.
9. Must have a current CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted.
Environment :
Contact with clients under a wide variety of circumstances. Care is provided in client’s living environment with varying situations, including private homes, independent or assisted living or in an institution such as a hospital or long-term care facility. May be required to respond to emergency situations. Travel required. Position includes tasks that have the potential for exposure to blood / body fluids / tissues and other potentially infectious material such as body fluids / tissues.
Physical Requirements :
Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Corrected visual and hearing acuity required.
