What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agency RN position at Palco Choice?
Palco is a visionary company pioneering an emerging health-care movement that empowers people with disabilities and those aging to live independent and quality lives. Made possible by our amazing team, Palco provides technology and financial services to aid individuals and their families to thrive in their home and communities. Partnered with government agencies and fortune 500 managed care organizations across the country, we are dedicated to creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people that count on them. We are a highly organized company that offers flexible working hours, a solid work/life balance, autonomy, generous paid time off, bonus potential, and career advancement opportunities. Our staff make long-lasting impact on the lives of people every day.
The Agency RN is responsible for meeting with clients in their homes to review the DHS person-centered service plan (plan of care) and perform an initial assessment with the clients, develop the aide service plan; and revise client service plans following their annual functional (re)assessment or change in condition. The Agency RN works closely with other Palco Staff to provide exceptional client service.
Essential Job Duties:
- Meet with clients in their homes to discuss person-centered service plan (plan of care).
- Perform initial assessment with clients and ongoing annual assessments.
- Revises and monitors individualized client service plan following the client’s annual functional (re)assessment, change in condition, or post hospitalization.
- Frequent travel within a designated region of Arkansas.
- Review Personal Care Aides records/service documentation for accuracy.
- Conduct supervisory in-home visits with clients and PCAs annually and as needed.
- Must be able to drive personal vehicle to client homes for on-site evaluation.
- Advise staff on emergency protocols.
- Investigate incident reports.
- Be available for after-hours consultations, as needed.
- Meet all requirements of the company’s remote work policy including maintaining a high-speed internet minimum of 50Mbps.
- Promoting brand recognition through outreach efforts in the community.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written communication.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Good listening skills.
- Good understanding of client service plans or plans of care.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to handle difficult situations with professionalism and discretion.
- Ability to follow HIPAA guidelines.
- Ability to work with diverse groups of individuals.
- Ability to supervise and lead others.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Work with a sense of urgency.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, criminal background check, Adult Maltreatment and Child Maltreatment background check and MVR.
- Knowledge of nursing scope of practice laws and nurse delegation laws, continuing to update knowledge-based skill set is required.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must have a valid, unexpired driver’s license.
- **THIS IS A PRN POSITION**
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
