Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Home Health for a travel nursing job in Wall Township, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Home Health
Discipline:
RN
Start Date:
ASAP
Duration:
13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift:
12 hours
Employment Type:
Travel
Job Summary:
Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients in their home through assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of home nursing care needs on an individual and continuous basis of assigned patients in accordance with organization policies and procedures and external regulations.
-Assure compliance with appropriate physician orders in a timely manner and that visit frequency follows physician orders.-Assure documentation reflects compliance with physicians orders and addresses progression to goals being met at discharge.-Assure that assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient care follow policy, procedure, and standard of care.-Assure safe patient care is provided.-Utilize interdisciplinary team and accurately document all activities.-Assure clinical judgments and critical thinking reflect professional standards of care and codes of ethics which provide for safe and effective patient outcomes.-Appropriately document clinical decisions through appropriate system.-Identify appropriate payors and remain in compliance with authorizations for self and other disciplines as necessary.-Meet payor source guidelines.-Maintain visit frequency with authorization range.-Utilize secure messaging to insurance nurse for all authorizations.-Assure documentation of assessment, interventions and planning meet organization timelines.-Complete nursing assessment, medication reconciliation and collaborate with physician on Plan of Care.-Update care plan within two-week period of change in patient status.-Implement specific teaching strategies to meet established goals on the plan of care.-Assure documentation reflects appropriate teaching strategies in the medical chart that are consistent with goals and plans.-Report patient care problems to manager or appropriate nursing management personnel and/or physician in a timely manner with possible solutions.-Appropriately utilize manager as a resource.-Act as liaison among physician, Manager of Clinical Practice and other members of the health care team to ensure effective coordination and appropriate resource referrals.-Assure that coordination of services is effective and meets clients needs.-Communicate pertinent patient information and Plan of Care during transfers of patient care loads, either on a daily basis or whenever vacation days/time-off are scheduled.-Act as clinical supervisor of para-professional home health aide staff.-Complete supervisory visits within the regulatory time frame and assure visits are documented.-Participate in the evaluation of home health aide staff.-Maintain awareness of new/updated standards and incorporate these into nursing practice throughout the continuum of care.-Assure documentation in the medical chart demonstrates knowledge of current practices guidelines.
RN Responsibilities:
Provide nursing care to patients per MD orders. Examples are: wound care, foley catheter care, education to patients regarding diagnoses and all things related (ie diet, meds, etc.) Required Skills & Experience:
-Minimum of 6 months to a year of home care experience required -Knowledge of OASIS required-Knowledge of Wound Care, Wound VAC, Tubes, Drains, Infusion required-Excellent customer service and communication skills-Demonstrate knowledge and competency in completion of assigned treatments and procedures according to established standards and policies.-Demonstrate ability to care for a patient and significant other in a holistic manner.-Two of relevant nursing experience.-Must have acute care/hospital experience.-The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability to passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus.Preferred Skills & Experience:
-Knowledge of Home Care EPIC application preferred-Certified Home Care experience strongly preferred-With previous and recent IV experience (preferred) within one (1) year.-Prior hospital experience strongly preferred-Medicare certified home care experience is highly preferred.
RN Responsibilities:RN is responsible for driving themselves to and from patients homes in the counties of Monmouth County.
Mileage is NOT reimbursed by HMH/RightSourcing.
Provide nursing care to patients per MD orders. Examples are: wound care, foley catheter care, education to patients regarding diagnoses and all things related (ie diet, meds, etc.) BLS - AHA
NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license 6-month contract
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
5 x 8 shifts per week
Every Other Weekend Required
No Holiday Work
No On Call
Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #454365. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Home Health
About Tact Staff
Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.
Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.
Be Adventurous,
Make a Difference , Travel with Tact.
Be Adventurous -
Becoming a travel nurse is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourelf, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...
Make a Difference
- Nurses make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.
Travel with Tact
- From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want... and don't want in a travel assignment.
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