What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Nurse Specialist position at Three Rivers HomeCare?
We are seeking a skilled Home Health Nurse Specialist to support our patients in the Grants Pass, OR area.
Job Description
The Home Health Nurse Specialist (HHS) provides comprehensive nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. The HHS is responsible for coordinating total patient care with other healthcare professionals involved in care and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physicians, agency personnel, patients, families, and community resources within a Point of Care setting.
- Makes initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visits, 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.
Responsibilities
- Ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines as defined by payer source.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to build trusted nurse-patient relationships and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.
