NEW HIRE ELIGIBLE POSITION - $10K# # General Summary of Duties: The provision of intermittent nursing service to patients in their homes under a plan of care established in collaboration with the patient#s physician and according to agency policies and procedures. Supervision Exercised: Home Care Aides. Requires operation of a motor vehicle. Typical Work Conditions: Work is performed in patients# homes and in an office environment.# Admits/readmits patients and provides intermittent nursing service to patients and their families in compliance with agency policies and State and Federal Regulations, incorporating the following: a)## A complete physical and psychosocial assessment. b)## Develops and implements an appropriate care plan and therapeutic goals with the patient/family. d)## Exercises appropriate clinical judgment in coordination of patient care by all services involved. f)## Use of Agency and community consultants/resources. h)## Planning for the patient#s discharge from service. Establishes and maintains case mix weight, utilization, patient satisfaction that aligns with industry standards and agency operational objectives for quality care. a)## OASIS documentation correlates with the Plan of Care. c)# OASIS, documentation, and plan of care correlate to 95%. Documents all services provided in the clinical record in accordance with State and Federal Regulations and Agency policy: a)# Documentation, including activities and mileage is exported within 36 hours of visit or prior to next scheduled visit. c)## Participates in coordination of care with physicians and with other disciplines as appropriate. b)# Reports any cases to the Supervisor of Clinical Services where goals can not be met ##### #################or at-risk situations exist and responds appropriately. ################# c)# Remains flexible in daily planning, allowing time for emergencies or unexpected ###################### visits. ################# e)## Utilizes payer sources correctly, reflecting changing levels of care. f)## Delegates patient care responsibilities to Home Care Nurse (LPN) as appropriate. h)## Demonstrates ability to manage cost and quality 5.## Establishes and evaluates the Plan of Care to be delegated to the Home Health Aide, orients and supervises the Home Health Aide in accordance with State and Federal Regulations and Agency policy: a)## Develops written plan of care for the Home Health Aide and updates this plan as patient#s condition warrants; plan of care must be reviewed every 60 days. b)## Obtains input from Home Health Aide regarding patient progress. c)## Prepares written performance evaluations of home care aides under his/her supervision. d)## Provides supervision of home care aides at a minimum of every 14 days or as required by payer source. Develops and maintains sufficient professional skills and credentials to meet the needs of patient care: a)## Attends a minimum of 12 hours of in-service per year to include mandated annual in-services. d)## Seeks appropriate clinical input to ensure appropriate patient care. e)## Projects professional image through attitude and compliance with dress code. f)## Capable of precepting new nurses and students. g)## Functions as a team member with consideration to all staff. b)## Flu/special clinics as needed. ################# c)## Elder Wellness Clinics as assigned. d)## Special Agency or community programs during and/or after regular working hours. Performs other duties as necessary to maintain current Agency personnel policies: a)## Gives adequate time and attention to administrative duties. b)## Abides by Agency weekend/holiday rotation of nurses. HIPAA and Privacy:# Properly direct any complaints and/or grievances as indicated per VNHSC policy.# Protect personal health information (PHI), electronic personal health information (EPHI) and financial information by limiting the use and disclosure of health information and financial information to the minimum amount necessary with only those who must know how to get the job done.# Follow the department#s specific policies and procedures to protect health information.# Help one another to ensure confidentiality at all times.# Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice and the skills to practice and evaluate patient care.# Knowledge of Agency policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care.# Knowledge of medical equipment currently used to provide patient care.# Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.# Skill in documentation in clinical records.# Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, families, physicians, co-workers, and the community.# Ability to maintain quality control standards.# Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.# Education: Graduate of an NLN-approved school of nursing, associate or baccalaureate degree program. Experience: One (1) year of recent medical/surgical nursing experience, additional experience in community health nursing preferred.
