Cullman Regional Medical Center

HOME HEALTH Registered Nurse - FT (13708)

Job Summary:        

  • Evaluate and admit patients to home care; develop plan of care and provide care to patient according to plan.    
  • Act as case manager making necessary adjustments in the patient's plan of care related to symptom changes and changes in care needs.     
  • Review and plan patient care and or discharge during scheduled case conference meeting and document accordingly.    
  • Act as liaison for patient/caregiver with MD and community healthcare partners.      
  • Strive to lower cost of care through managing mileage, supplies and visit scheduling.    
  • Completes all documentation related to patient contact, assessments, SOC, and recerts.     
  • Resumption of care and discharge according to policy.    
  • Maintain understanding of current home care regulatory guidelines.    
  • Provide on-call coverage for both home care and hospice as assigned.    
  • Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.      
  • Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

Education:                
Associate's degree in nursing and currently licensed by the state of Alabama required.                

Experience:                
Minimal 2 years' experience in a hospital setting working in medsurg, critical care or ER. Previous home care or hospice experience preferred.                

Additional Skills/Abilities:                
Must exhibit strong critical thinking and organizational skills. Must be able to work independently and make independent decisions. Must be flexible in scheduling. Must be able to organize and prioritize a schedule to meet patient needs.                

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