RN - Home Health
Profession: RN
Specialty: Home Health
Duration: 260 days
Shift: 5x3 days
Hours per Shift: 8 hours
Experience: Two (2) years in a home health setting within the last fifteen (15) years
License: Current RN Licensure in Client
Certifications: BLS required before the start date
Must-Have: Bilingual Spanish-English proficiency strongly preferred
Description:
Required licensure and bilingual Spanish-English proficiency are strongly preferred.
Candidates must have current RN licensure in Client.
A minimum of two years of experience in a home health setting within the last fifteen years is required.
Nurses must have recent experience conducting comprehensive assessments of patients.
Ability to review health status questions and make evaluations and determinations based on UAS criteria for enrollment.
Ability to work with technology effectively in the workplace.
Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of general professional nursing is essential.
Understanding of state laws and regulations governing general professional nursing practices is required.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are necessary.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse consumers is essential.
Demonstrated sensitivity to the concerns of others is important.
Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment is needed.
Capability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously is crucial.
Strong ability to work independently is required.
Responsibilities include performing initial in-home pre-evaluation of patients, including evaluation of health status, strengths, care needs, and preferences.
Reviewing consumer medical documentation and health referral forms related to cases is necessary.
Entering evaluation data into electronic evaluation forms and transmitting information as required.
Documenting concerns and conflicting information that arise during the evaluation process is essential.
Emphasizing continuity of care to reduce fragmentation, duplication, and gaps in treatment plans is a key responsibility.
Discussing health care options and necessary supports with consumers is part of the role.
Initiating communication for enrollment into managed care health plans is required.
Enhancing communication and collaborative relationships with interdisciplinary care team members is crucial for improved care coordination.
Collecting quality review data and required documentation to support outcome measurements is also part of the job.
Identifying opportunities for health promotion and illness prevention is significant.
Maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of community resources and payor requirements is necessary for target populations.
Meeting all established standards for this position is expected.
Performing other duties as assigned by management may also be required.