AAA Hoosier Home Healthcare is seeking a full-time nurse in the Crown Point area Monday through Friday. We thank you in advance for your interest.
Job Summary: Demonstrate proficient skills using Oasis to admit, transfer, re-certification, and discharge home health patients in regards to physician orders. Coordinate and supervise LPN’ s and HHA’s in the delivery of patient care. Maintain compliance with agency policy and procedures. Follow Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
· Graduate of an accredited institution of professional nursing and are licensed as registered professional nurses by the states in which they practice.
· Minimum of one year of nursing experience as a Registered Nurse
· Work positively and favorably with patients, families, and staff.
Responsibilities/essential functions: The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
· Perform the initial home care patient visit and re-evaluate the patient’s needs and progress on a regular basis.
· Initiate the plan of care under doctor’s orders.
· Perform admission, transfer, re-certification, resumption of care, and discharge Oasis for the home care patient.
· Observe, assess, and document symptoms.
· Monitor reactions and patient progress.
· Educate patients and caregivers on disease process, medications, plan of care, and individualized treatment plans.
· Educate patients and caregivers on techniques for in home health care.
· Coordinate patient services..
· Notify the physician and other personnel (Clinical Manager, Therapist, and Case Manager) of change in the patient’s condition.
· Perform skills outlined in the agency’s approved policy and procedure manual.
· Discharge the patient from skilled nursing services when the discharge criteria have been met.
· Case conference clinicians providing care to ensure coordination of care.
· Update clinical records according to policy and procedures.
· Update knowledge and skills by attending in-service programs, continuing education programs, seminars, and self-study programs annually.
· Provide onsite supervision of LPN/HHA.
· Adhere to Medicaid and Medicare regulations.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $45.00 - $65.00 per hour
Expected hours: 2 – 20 per week
Benefits:
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
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Education:
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Highland, IN 46322: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person