RN - HOME HEALTH

Job Title: RN- Home Health

Home Department: Home Health

Reports To: Director of Home Health

Direct Reports: None

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing and documenting care for an assigned caseload of patients in the Home Health department. Develops and implements a home health plan that meets each patient's specific needs and is in compliance with regulating agencies, federal and state regulations, reimbursement guidelines and agency policies and procedures.

Performs accurate and complete assessment of patients; performs initial admission assessment; coordinates and ensures completion of interdisciplinary screenings and assessments; assesses and reassesses pain; assessments are age, culture and psychosocial appropriate; recommends appropriate referrals to other disciplines/community resources.

Formulates a plan of care based on patient needs, modifies the plan of care based on patient outcomes; formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates the effectiveness of learning to include: educating the patient/family regarding treatment plan and providing discharge planning/instructions.

Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluation of patient outcomes; participates in care conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, new problems; utilizes time management skills, able to complete care for full load of patients within scheduled work hours; utilizes pain management techniques; communicate with physician to obtain/renew/update orders to reflect changes in patient condition.

Prepares and administers medications based on age / clinical condition of the patient; starts intravenous lines for medications and fluids; maintains PICC / Central parenteral lines per protocol.

Assesses the effectiveness of pain medications; revises plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment as appropriate.

Submits updated nursing care plan for the weekend/holiday RN; maintains personal safety while providing care.

Ensures documentation is complete, accurate and timely; communicates documented information for evaluation; completes daily visit sheets.

Performs all aspects of the position in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors; utilizes established hand-off communication protocols.

Complies with all established safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Participates in performance improvement activities.

Performs other duties as assigned

Education Requirements

Current Professional Licensure Required

Certification/Licensure Requirements

Current IL RN License Required

BLS Required

Valid Driver's license and proof of personal auto insurance Required

Experience Requirements

Acute Care Nursing minimum 1 year Preferred

Home Health Nursing minimum 1 year Preferred

Computer Skills

Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate EMR programs

Additional Skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Ability to work independently, prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner

Knowledge of state, federal, accreditation and regulatory agency laws and requirements governing home healthcare

Statement of Understanding:

I agree to comply with the rules and regulations of all federal, state and local governments. I have read and understand the job description as stated above and accept that any of the tasks may be modified or changed. I accept responsibility for knowing the modifications and/or changes in this job description. Finally, I understand I may be assigned or required to perform unrelated work for which I have the requisite skills & qualifications during emergencies or under extenuating circumstances.

Employee Note:

The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Any revisions to this description must be approved in advance by the employee's Leader and HR. Crawford Memorial Hospital is an EOE.

Created: 5/1/2016 Last Revised: 12/18/2016 Effective Date: 1/1/2020