Staff RN Enteral - Home Health-DME - Part-time

Brief Overview

Provides direct and indirect nursing care in a professional manner based on the Physician Plan of Treatment and the Nursing Care Plan.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct and indirect nursing care in a professional manner based on the Physician Plan of Treatment and the Nursing Nutritional Care Plan.
  • Provides clinical case management of homecare enteral patients to include, but not limited to: Assures authorization of all enteral therapy with all required payor sources.
  • Obtains new enteral therapy referrals and arranges training and set-up in conjunction with home health nursing department.
  • Performs enteral set-ups on patients to include education/training on pumps, NG tube insertion, syringe feeding, etc. depending on physician’s order, in coordination with HH Nursing.
  • Reviews and assists in completing cover letters for physician enteral orders to be mailed to physicians.
  • Assists in updating enteral notes in CPR+ based on physician orders/ prescriptions.
  • Evaluates usage of patient enteral supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate supplies are available and/or to identify issues requiring updates to treatment plan.
  • Ensures proper enteral kits/supplies are provided for patients.
  • Participates in monthly billing of enteral per diem charges to ensure accuracy.
  • Assists in the monitoring of patient response to enteral therapy provided by CHHC.
  • Communicates with physician, dietician, and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal nutritional support for patients.
  • Maintains ongoing communications with HH-Pharmacy Manager concerning enteral patient status and any information which may influence or change provision of services.
  • Provides support to enteral team and Home Health Nursing Department in education of enteral products, pumps, and therapies.
  • Ensures appropriate patient enteral teaching materials are available by developing/updating materials or obtaining from vendors.
  • Completes discharge summary and instructions to caregivers when patient is discontinued from enteral pump.
  • Conducts an individualized age-specific accurate assessment of developmental, cognitive, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, family influences and physical/medical needs.
  • Demonstrates clinical competence in administering cares according to physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
  • Performs and carries out cares and treatments according to company policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate care for infant, toddler, preschool, school age and adolescent patients.
  • Implements nursing actions in accordance with the plan of care and with respect for child/family individualized needs by incorporating child’s and/or caregivers preferences into care.
  • Assesses patient/caregivers for understanding of treatment regimen and ability to perform cares.
  • Provides ongoing education to patient and caregivers using an individualized approach in delivery style.
  • Maintains ongoing communications with HH-Pharmacy Manager concerning enteral patient status and any information which may influence or change provision of services.
  • Provides support to enteral team and Home Health Nursing Department in education of enteral products, pumps, and therapies.
  • Ensures appropriate patient enteral teaching materials are available by developing/updating materials or obtaining from vendors.
  • Completes discharge summary and instructions to caregivers when patient is discontinued from enteral pump.
  • Conducts an individualized age-specific accurate assessment of developmental, cognitive, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, family influences and physical/medical needs.
  • Demonstrates clinical competence in administering cares according to physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
  • Performs and carries out cares and treatments according to company policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate care for infant, toddler, preschool, school age and adolescent patients.
  • Implements nursing actions in accordance with the plan of care and with respect for child/family individualized needs by incorporating child’s and/or caregivers preferences into care.
  • Affirms ongoing communication with HH-Pharmacy Manager concerning enteral patient status and any information which may influence or change provision of services.
  • Ensures appropriate patient enteral teaching materials are available by developing/updating materials or obtaining from vendors.
  • Completes discharge summary and instructions to caregivers when patient is discontinued from enteral pump.
  • Conducts an individualized age-specific accurate assessment of developmental, cognitive, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, family influences and physical/medical needs.
  • Demonstrates clinical competence in administering cares according to physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
  • Performs and carries out cares and treatments according to company policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate care for infant, toddler, preschool, school age and adolescent patients.
  • Implements nursing actions in accordance with the plan of care and with respect for child/family individualized needs by incorporating child’s and/or caregivers preferences into care.
  • Ensures ongoing communication with HH-Pharmacy Manager concerning enteral patient status and any information which may influence or change provision of services.
  • Ensures appropriate patient enteral teaching materials are available by developing/updating materials or obtaining from vendors.
  • Completes discharge summary and instructions to caregivers when patient is discontinued from enteral pump.
  • Conducts an individualized age-specific accurate assessment of developmental, cognitive, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, family influences and physical/medical needs.
  • Demonstrates clinical competence in administering cares according to physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
  • Performs and carries out cares and treatments according to company policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate care for infant, toddler, preschool, school age and adolescent patients.
  • Implements nursing actions in accordance with the plan of care and with respect for child/family individualized needs by incorporating child’s and/or caregivers preferences into care.
  • Ensures ongoing communication with HH-Pharmacy Manager concerning enteral patient status and any information which may influence or change provision of services.
  • Ensures appropriate patient enteral teaching materials are available by developing/updating materials or obtaining from vendors.
  • Completes discharge summary and instructions to caregivers when patient is discontinued from enteral pump.
  • Conducts an individualized age-specific accurate assessment of developmental, cognitive, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, family influences and physical/medical needs.
  • Demonstrates clinical competence in administering cares according to physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
  • Performs and carries out cares and treatments according to company policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate care for infant, toddler, preschool, school age and adolescent patients.
  • Implements nursing actions in accordance with the plan of care and with respect for child/family individualized needs by incorporating child’s and/or caregivers preferences into care.
  • Ensures ongoing communication with HH-Pharmacy Manager concerning enteral patient status and any information which may influence or change provision of services.
  • Ensures appropriate patient enteral teaching materials are available by developing/updating materials or obtaining from vendors.
  • Completes discharge summary and instructions to caregivers when patient is discontinued from enteral pump.
  • Conducts an individualized age-specific accurate assessment of developmental, cognitive, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, family influences and physical/medical needs.
  • Demonstrates clinical competence in administering cares according to physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
  • Performs and carries out cares and treatments according to company policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate care for infant, toddler, preschool, school age and adolescent patients.
  • Implements nursing actions in accordance with the plan of care and with respect for child/family individualized needs by incorporating child’s and/or caregivers preferences into care.
  • Ensures ongoing communication with HH-Pharmacy Manager concerning enteral patient status and any information which may influence or change provision of services.
  • Ensures appropriate patient enteral teaching materials are available by developing/updating materials or obtaining from vendors.
  • Completes discharge summary and instructions to caregivers when patient is discontinued from enteral pump.
  • Conducts an individualized age-specific accurate assessment of developmental, cognitive, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, family influences and physical/medical needs.
  • Demonstrates clinical competence in administering cares according to physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
  • Performs and carries out cares and treatments according to company policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate care for infant, toddler, preschool, school age and adolescent patients.
  • Implements nursing actions in accordance with the plan of care and with respect for child/family individualized needs by incorporating child’s and/or caregivers preferences into care.
  • Ensures ongoing communication with HH-Pharmacy Manager concerning enteral patient status and any information which may influence or change provision of services.
  • Ensures appropriate patient enteral teaching materials are available by developing/updating materials or obtaining from vendors.
  • Completes discharge summary and instructions to caregivers when patient is discontinued from enteral pump.
  • Conducts an individualized age-specific accurate assessment of developmental, cognitive, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, family influences and physical/medical needs.
  • Demonstrates clinical competence in administering cares according to physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
  • Performs and carries out cares and treatments according to company policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate care for infant, toddler, preschool, school age and adolescent patients.
  • Implements nursing actions in accordance with the plan of care and with respect for child/family individualized needs by incorporating child’s and/or caregivers preferences into care.
  • Ensures ongoing communication with HH-Pharmacy Manager concerning enteral patient status and any information which may influence or change provision of services.
  • Ensures appropriate patient enteral teaching materials are available by developing/updating materials or obtaining from vendors.
  • Completes discharge summary and instructions to caregivers when patient is discontinued from enteral pump.
  • Conducts an individualized age-specific accurate assessment of developmental, cognitive, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, family influences and physical/medical needs.
  • Demonstrates clinical competence in administering cares according to physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
  • Performs and carries out cares and treatments according to company policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate care for infant, toddler, preschool, school age and adolescent patients.
  • Implements nursing actions in accordance with the plan of care and with respect for child/family individualized needs by incorporating child’s and/or caregivers preferences into care.
  • Ensures ongoing communication with HH-Pharmacy Manager concerning enteral patient status and any information which may influence or change provision of services.
  • Ensures appropriate patient enteral teaching materials are available by developing/updating materials or obtaining from vendors.
  • Completes discharge summary and instructions to caregivers when patient is discontinued from enteral pump.
  • Conducts an individualized age-specific accurate assessment of developmental, cognitive, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, family influences and physical/medical needs.
  • Demonstrates clinical competence in administering cares according to physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
  • Performs and carries out cares and treatments according to company policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate care for infant, toddler, preschool, school age and adolescent patients.
  • Implements nursing actions in accordance with the plan of care and with respect for child/family individualized needs by incorporating child’s and/or caregivers preferences into care.
  • Ensures ongoing communication with HH-Pharmacy Manager concerning enteral patient status and any information which may influence or change provision of services.
  • Ensures appropriate patient enteral teaching materials are available by developing/updating materials or obtaining from vendors.
  • Completes discharge summary and instructions to caregivers when patient is discontinued from enteral pump.
  • Conducts an individualized age-specific accurate assessment of developmental, cognitive, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, family influences and physical/medical needs.
  • Demonstrates clinical competence in administering cares according to physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
  • Performs and carries out cares and treatments according to company policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate care for infant, toddler, preschool, school age and adolescent patients.
  • Implements nursing actions in accordance with the plan of care and with respect for child/family individualized needs by incorporating child’s and/or caregivers preferences into care.
  • Ensures ongoing communication with HH-Pharmacy Manager concerning enteral patient status and any information which may influence