SUMMARY:

We have an excellent, full time opportunity available for a Registered Nurse!  This is an urgent critical role and we are looking to place the best candidate  immediately!  This is a great organization that places great value on their  nursing staff.  By joining  the team, you'll have the opportunity to continue your career in patient care working with a team of like-minded nurses and other clinicians that share your same commitment to helping the patient. 



You will be tasked with ensuring quality and safe delivery of home care services in accordance with physician's orders.  Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. To assist in the provision and coordination of all home care services in accordance with Agency philosophy and established standards of home health and nursing practice.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs case assessments and participates in the development and maintenance of treatment/care plans.


• Develops, implements, updates, and communicates patient plans of care every 60 days.


• Completes nursing assessments and certifies in writing for physician and payor source that patient meets criteria for home care every 60 days.


• Performs re-certification/discharge assessments when appropriate.


• Involves patients and family members in developing and implementing the plan of care whenever possible.


• Provides nursing services to meet patient needs and changed conditions, including treatments, diagnostic, preventative, and rehabilitative procedures.


• Monitors clinical interventions for compliance with the defined plan of care.


• Reports reactions to treatments and drugs and changes in patient's physical and emotional condition to physician.


• Maintains accurate and timely clinical notes and incorporates into clinical record weekly.


• Implements appropriate infection control and safety measures and reports all hazards and accidents in a timely and accurate manner.


• Conducts supervisory visits on Agency home health Aides to evaluate their performance in skilled patient care.


• Participates in on-call rotation as assigned.


• Participates in development and revision of Agency clinical and administrative procedures as appropriate.


• Demonstrates accurate and efficient utilization of equipment and supplies.


• Provides information about reimbursement of needed equipment and supplies to patients and families.


• Participates in regular educational programs and Agency in-services.


• Participates in development and presentation of educational programs and in orientation/ training of other nursing personnel and home health aides as appropriate.


• Participates in the Performance Improvement programs.


• Fulfills additional performance responsibilities as assigned and necessary.

Qualifications:

• Must be a responsible, detail-oriented individual.


• Must maintain neat and clean appearance.


• Must be dependable and have a professional work ethic.


• Ability to work independently and as a contributing team member.


• Must be willing to participate in on-call rotation.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.

Experience: 

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Licenses:

• Valid State of Virginia Driver’s License with good driving record.


• RN License – current and in good standing.


• Currently licensed to practice in the state of Agency operation with no restrictions and in good standing.


• Must demonstrate competence to render care independently and in accordance with standards of nursing practice.


• Must be willing to participate in on-call rotation.

Remuneration:

willing to negotiate for the right candidate



Relocation: 

No reallocation assistance at this time.