RN Home Health
Company: LanceSoft Inc
Location: Hauppauge
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionDuties:Primary functions of the Registered Nurse
are to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in
their place of residence, coordinate care with the
interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency and
assume the responsibility for coordination of care.Essential
Functions:1. Assess home health and/or hospice patients in stable
and emergent situations to identify the physical, psychosocial and
environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record,
case conference, team report and evaluations.2. Implement, develop,
document and evaluate the Plan of Care (POC) to ensure quality and
continuity of care.3. Obtain data on physical, psychological,
social, spiritual and cultural factors that may influence
patient/family health status and incorporate that data in to the
Plan of Care (POC).4. Assure continuity of quality patient care
delivered with appropriate documentation. Maintain up-to-date
patient records so that all visits, contacts, problems, plans,
actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are
reflected as they occur.5. Provide care utilizing infection control
measures that protect both the staff and the Patient (OSHA).6.
Educates patients and/or their families regarding care, diet,
medications, home safety, etc. Uses teaching methods appropriate to
the age, condition, culture and assessed learning-readiness of the
patient and/or family members. Consistently teaches and promotes
self-care practices.7. Supervise and provide clinical directions to
the HHA/STNA/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service
provided.8. Assess and reassess pain. Utilize appropriate pain
management techniques. Educate the patient and family regarding
pain management.9. Arranges referrals to appropriate agencies when
need exists.10. Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with
requirements of third party payer.11. Performs on-call
responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients/families
as assigned.12. Provides effective communication and serves as a
liaison to patients/family, team members, administration,
physicians and other health care professionals.13. Attends
interdisciplinary team meetings and other meetings when necessary
and appropriate.14. Performs other related duties as assigned or
requested.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:1. Demonstrated ability to
assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied
settings.2. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and
their family members and at all levels of the organization.3.
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.4. Must
have knowledge of venipuncture and IV care5. Is competent in (1)
stage (as appropriate), measure and treat surgical wounds and
decubiti, (2) administer inhalation therapy, (3) perform phlebotomy
for outpatient lab testing, and (4) develop and initiate bowel
and/or bladder training programs for the home care and/or hospice
patient, in addition to all routine medical/surgical nursing
skills.6. Is competent in (1) care and maintenance of indwelling
catheters and drains, (2) safe use of all durable medical equipment
routinely used in home setting, and (3) safe use of restraints in
the home, under the orders of a physician7. Ability to organize
tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under
stressful situations.8. Maintains current licensure certifications
and meets mandatory continuing education requirements.9.
Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency.10.
Ability to work flexible schedule and travel locally.11. Ability to
maintain confidentiality12. Demonstrated ability to work
independent and cooperatively as an effective team
member.Skills:Homecare Homebase Software Experience RequiredOASIS
Experience RequiredCurrent state license as a Registered Nurse -
RequiredCHPN certification - PreferredProof of current CPR
certification - RequiredCurrent drivers license - RequiredMust have
reliable transportation and insurance - Required1-2 years
experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting -
Required2+ years Home health experience Required.Education:Graduate
of an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma
program - RequiredBachelors of Science in Nursing -
PreferredCertifications & Licenses:CPR certificationDriver's
LicenseRegistered NurseRequired Current state license as a
Registered Nurse
Keywords: LanceSoft Inc, Stamford , RN Home Health, Healthcare , Hauppauge, Connecticut
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