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.