The Registered Nurse is responsible for initial patient assessments, creation of the patient care plan, and coordination of follow up assessments.

Qualifications:

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university
2. Must be licensed in the State as a Registered Nurse
3. Must have a minimum of one year of experience in home health agency or in a hospital setting
4. Must have knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines
5. Should be skillful in organization and in the principles and techniques of professional nursing and required documentation that pertains to it
6. Should be skillful in organization and in the principles of time management and have knowledge of management processes.
7. Must be able to contribute to the quality of care being rendered through constructive communication with nursing managers and staff

Duties:

1. Coordinates total patient care by monitoring the client’s conditions, promoting sound preventive practices, and coordinating services
2. Performs admission, transfer, re-certification, resumption of care and discharge OASIS for the home care patient
3. Consults with the attending physician concerning alterations of Patient Care Plans, checks with appropriate supervisor and makes changes, as appropriate
4. Conducts initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment of the client’s needs
5. Coordinates patient services
6. Submits clinical notes and progress notes and other clinical record forms outlining the services rendered as indicated
7. Discuss with the appropriate supervisor the need for the involvement of other members of the health team
8. Cooperates with other agencies to provide continuity of care
9. Continually strives to improve his/her nursing skills by attending in-service education, through formal education, workshops, and conferences.
10. Adheres to all Federal, state and accreditation requirements including Medicare and Medicaid regulations

Pay is based on per client assessment case which includes:

1. Perform initial patient assessment

2. Create the patient care plan for the CNA

3. Schedule the 90 day reassessment

 **Pay is $75-$100 per case**

Posted On: Sunday, April 17, 2022