Visiting Registered Nurse (RN)

At Home Quality Care Chesterton, IN 46304, US

$55 - $100 / visit

Job Title/Position: Registered Nurse (RN)/Case Manager

Pay: $55 per Regular Visit, $100 per Start of Care or Resumption of Care visit, $75 per Recertification or Discharge visit

Benefits: Mileage and cell phone reimbursement. Health, Dental, Vision & 401k (with match) for full-time employees.

Reports To: Director of Nursing

WHO ARE WE?

At Home Quality Care was founded in 1983 in a rural area 50 miles west of Chicago. We soon became a leading provider of comprehensive home health and non-medical home care services throughout the region. Today, we deliver care with seven branches throughout Indiana, Illinois and Texas and continue to grow. Driven by a simple mission to provide the BEST care for our patients, At Home Quality Care is looking for the BEST professionals to join our growing team!

Come join us and apply today!!!

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Registered Nurse (RN)/Case Manager plans, organizes, and directs home care services emphasizing health education/experience.

The Registered Nurse (RN)/Case Manager is responsible for traveling to a patient’s home to administer the services dictated by their physician while helping patients maintain their independence and quality of life. This role provides a lot of FLEXIBILITY for our field staff!

Full, part-time, and PRN positions availabe in the Lake County area.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES FOR REGISTERED NURSE/CASE MANAGER (RN):

Patient Care:

1. The Registered Nurse (RN) assess and chart observations of the patient's condition and needs at each home visit.

2. Complete evaluation tasks, including medication reviews and vital signs.

3. Initiate the Plan of Care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.

4. Provide education to patients and family members on proper home health procedures and strategies.

5. Develop a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.

6. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.

7. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.

8. Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan. Prepares patient and family for discharge.

9. RN acts as Case Manager when assigned by Director of Nursing and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

10. Coordinate with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, MSWs and other individuals in the patient care plan. Perform a supervisory visit with CNA (when part of the care plan) once every two (2) weeks.

Communication:

1. Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary.

2. Communicate with the physician and office regarding the patient's needs and report any changes in the patient's condition; obtain/receives physician's orders as required.

3. Communicate with community health-related persons to coordinate the care plan.

4. Registered Nurse (RN) reports with home office on any updates, concerns and issues regarding the paient.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Home healthcare experience preferred.

2. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

3. Current licensure in state of Indiana and current CPR certification.

4. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides.

5. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, basic math skills, nursing skills per competency checklist.

6. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

7. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile insured under the state of IN. Automobile is in good working order.

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