Field RN - Home Care

About the role

Associated Home Care is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of seniors through comprehensive, vetted, and coordinated in-home service networks. We are in the home healthcare industry, serving a growing market as the baby boomers age.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an RN to administer the Care Plan and ensure the health and wellness of patients according to the Care Plan. The role involves ensuring compliance with nursing/clinical standards, federal, state, and local regulations, and company policies. The RN will also provide on-going instructions to home health aides and communicate any concerns or issues regarding client status to ASAP Case Managers or the client's legal representative/family.

Essential Functions

• Follows the appropriate Care Plan in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, patient/client/caregivers, the patient/client’s physician and other care team members as appropriate.
• Performs on-site Orientation, quarterly Supervision Visits, Skill Checks and Annual Performances of home care aides in compliance with Federal, State and applicable Accrediting body Regulations and AHC Policies.
• Provides on-going instructions to home health aides during field visits including reinforcement of Standard Precautions, Client Respect, HIPPA and Safety.
• Reviews Personal Care Plans from Aging service Access Points (ASAP), orienting aides in following the care plan as authorized by the ASAP RN.
• Documents services rendered and changes in client conditions and/or family and home situation.
• Communicates with ASAP Case Managers or client’s legal representative/family any concerns or issues regarding client status as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent problem-solving ability; organizational skills and requires minimal direction.
• Demonstrated competence in applying processes designed to ensure adherence to all pertinent federal and state rules and regulations.
• Strong communication skills. Possess the ability to clearly and effectively communicate with staff, physicians, referral sources, patients and their families.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
• Current licensed Registered Nurse in practicing state.
• One or more years of experience and responsibilities in clinical home health services, or equivalent preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver in the appropriate state and have available independent transportation with current insurance coverage.
• Possession of current CPR certification is preferred.

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $40-$45/Hourly. Various factors will determine final compensation, such as a candidate’s years of relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location.