What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Home Health, FT position at PruittHealth?
- 10,000 Sign on Bonus*
Full time
Location: Colleton and Orangeburg counties
Home is where the heart is! That's why PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for our patients and residents, as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as a member of our PruittHealth family.
New Pay Per Point Model – Top pay in the industry
Our Compensation Plan for our clinicians is top of market and pays higher for visits that require greater effort. By assigning higher point values, we can directly tie your compensation to the work you perform, and time spent outside of a visit.
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide and coordinate the provision of skilled nursing care under physician supervision, through competent application of nursing process.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides competent nursing care & interventions to home health patients according to state and industry and profession
- Supervises care provided by Home Health Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) assigned to the care team (completing supervisory visits of HHAs as required)
- Helps maintain continuity of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop, integrate, and manage the patient care plan of care, making referrals to other disciplines as needed
- Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of home care and competency in discipline for specific patient care skills, required for the provision of care
- Conducts field visits to (1) evaluate & initiate start of care and (2) conduct clinical outcomes monitoring, follow-up and care performance improvement initiatives
- Utilizes accepted company teaching materials in patient/family education
- Assesses, monitors, documents and reports progress of patient's health and condition using required documents via clinician preferred technology, and within established timelines
- Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards (e.g., OASIS assessments, SOC/Admissions, Recertifications, ABN’s, subsequent visits, physician orders, care coordination, etc.)
- Honors patients/residents’ rights to be notified in advance of care, treatment and services to be provided and works with patient team to adhere to physician-approved care plan. Ensures equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights.
- Complies with corporate compliance program
- Meets agency productivity standards and utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently
- Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/Joint Commission), mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and programs (e.g., Performance Improvement Program) as required
- Follow established safety regulations and procedures, and report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, as necessary
- Maintains current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines
- Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduate of an accredited/approved RN program.
- Minimum of one (1) year of RN experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable transportation
- Liability insurance to complete home visits
- Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in state of practice.
- Current CPR certification.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Acute care experience with adult or aging populations
- Home health and/or skilled nursing experience
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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
