What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Care Specialist for Pediatric Home Visits position at Mederi Private Care?
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care to pediatric patients in their homes. As a Nursing Care Specialist with Mederi Private Care, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
Job Overview
Mederi Private Care is committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care in the comfort of our patients' own homes. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals works closely with patients, families, and community resources to ensure seamless transitions and optimal outcomes.
About the Role
The Registered Nurse in Home and Community Based Services provides and directs provisions of nursing and personal care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician or as authorized by the state/program and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. The Registered Nurse coordinates the plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, case manager and other community resources.
This role requires a minimum of one year experience as an RN, with PEDS experience preferred. You must have current RN licensure in the state of practice, a valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. Current CPR certification is also required.
Responsibilities
- Provides high-quality clinical services within the scope of practice and within infection control standards, in accordance with the plan of care/service plan, and in coordination with other members of the patient/client's care team from admit through discharge.
- Completes clinical nursing assessments in accordance with federal and/or state program requirements and as required by payer.
- Ensures the patient/client's 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 the needs of the patient and initiates plan of care revisions as needed with physician approval.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure in the state of practice.
- A minimum of one year experience as an RN, with PEDS experience preferred.
- Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- Current CPR certification.
