PRN Home Health Nurse Case Manager- Jeffersonville, IN

Position Summary

Delivers professional nursing care for clients in accordance with the established plan of care and agency policies and procedures. Provides care consistent with all relevant professional standards and state and federal requirements. Demonstrates proficient skills using Oasis to admit, transfer, re-certify, and discharge home health patients in regards to physician orders. Coordinates and supervises LVN's and HHA's in the delivery of patient care. Maintains compliance with agency policy and procedures. Follows Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

Responsibilities

• Initiate the plan of care (if indicated) under doctor’s orders.
• Perform admission, transfer, re-certification, resumption of care, and discharge Oasis for the home care patient.
• Observe, assess, and document symptoms.
• Monitor reactions and patient progress.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease process, medications, plan of care, and individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers on techniques for in-home health care.
• Carefully coordinate patient services.
• Supervise LVNs and HHA’s.
• Notify the physician and other personnel (Clinical Supervisor, PT, Case Manager) of changes in the patient’s condition.
• Perform skill outline in the agency’s approved policy and procedure manual.
• Discharge the patient from skilled nursing services when the discharge criteria have been met.
• Case conference clinicians providing care to ensure coordination of care.
• Update clinical records according to policy and procedures.
• Update knowledge and skills by attending in-service programs, continuing education programs, seminars, and self-study programs annually.
• Provide onsite supervision of LVN/HHA.
• Adhere to Medicaid and Medicare regulations.

Qualifications

• Be a registered nurse (R.N.) with a current Indiana license.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience as a R.N.
• One (1) Year Of Home Health Experience Preferred.
• Work positively and favorably with patients, families, and staff.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Flexible with diverse client assignments.
• Current automobile liability insurance and current unrestricted drivers license.
• CPR certification is mandatory immediately after employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• OASIS E experience/proficient.

Pay

Compensation starting: $50.00/visit plus mileage reimbursement.

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