Job description

Licensed Professional (RN) Home Health
Reports to: Administrator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Full Time

Salary

Exempt

E30000 Branch Field

Full Time

Salary

Exempt

E37000 (7x7)

Part Time

Salary

Exempt

E31000

PRN

Per Visit

Non Exempt

E32000

This position is primarily located at the assigned, local branch office(s).

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The nursing licensed professional administers skilled care to patients requiring intermittent professional services. This position will teach the patient, family, and other members of the health care team. These services are performed in accordance with the physician’s orders and the established plan of care.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience (ESSENTIAL):

Must be a graduate of an approved school of clinical education. Must be licensed in the state where they currently practice. Must have at least one year experience as a licensed professional.
Education and Experience (DESIRED):
Experience as a licensed professional may be deferred with a review and approval from the regional vice president for operations or regional director.

Medicare home health or hospice experience is preferred.
Qualifications:
Must be organized and detail oriented. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Must understand the issues related to the delivery of home health or hospice care and be able to problem- solve effectively. Must be capable of prioritizing and handling multiple tasks of critical importance simultaneously. Must function well in atmosphere of stress and interruption.
Requirements:

• Must possess a valid state driver license
• Must maintain automobile liability insurance as required by law
• Maintain dependable transportation in good working condition
• Must be able to safely drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions
• Must possess CPR certification for the healthcare provider
• Must possess CPR certification for the healthcare provider

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this job are outlined below.

Administrative:

• Complete all appropriate documentation and submit timely.
• Participate in staff development meetings and in-services.
• Participate in case manager and nursing meetings.
• Participate in the planning, operation, and evaluation of professional services.

Licensed Professional (RN) Home Health Prepare for and participate in the weekly case conference meetings, ensuring you have adequate knowledge to decide if patient’s care should be continued into another health care episode. Follow company policy and direction timely for software and mobile device updates.
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• Obtain continuing education to improve care, broaden knowledge of changes in health care delivery, and to meet any licensure requirements.
• Conduct supervisory visits in a timely manner as required for licensed practical or vocational nurses to ensure appropriate service provision and compliance to all state and federal regulations.
• Assist with conducting on-site supervisory visits, as directed.
• Participate in on-call rotation to perform after hours and weekend evaluations, visits, as directed; ensure appropriate and safe response to after hours telephone calls.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.Clinical:

• Perform patient visits in a timely, professional, and appropriate manner per standards of care. Ensure in-home visit time fully meets the needs of the patient.
• Coordinate total patient care including interdisciplinary communication with other health care providers, office, and physician.
• Contact physician regarding patient changes; receive and write verbal orders.
• Review and verify schedules weekly to ensure accuracy.
• Update the plan of treatment, as needed. Notify the physician and branch staff of significant changes in the patient’s status.
• Report the need for add-on services to the appropriate branch staff.
• Guide and instruct patient and their families in prescribed activities that are directed toward improving independence and functionality.
• Cooperate and assist other health care providers to enhance continuity of care.
• Review and update the medication profile; assess patient compliance, understanding of medication regime, contraindications, and side effects.
• Complete admission, re-certification, post hospital, and follow-up assessment procedures according to established procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, and perform all patient functional re-assessment visits per Medicare regulations.
• Conduct discharge assessments and ensure appropriate discharge teaching; retrieve medical record data from patient home if discharging the patient from services.
• Complete all OASIS documentation accurately, completely, and timely.
• Ensure lab tests are obtained, stored, and transported according to acceptable laboratory practice and occupational safety and health administration guidelines.
• Review and evaluate client lab results and ensure appropriate physician notification.
• Ensure that missed patient visits are rescheduled in the same Medicare week in order to adhere to the patient’s POC.

Performance Expectations:

• In-home time, 45 minutes
• Documentation completed in home, 80%
• Average time to synch, 12 hours
• Productivity average, points per week
• Average hours per work week, hours

Human Resources:

• Provide requested documentation timely to keep personnel file current and in good standing.
• Comply with activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety.
• Identify and report health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries, and property damage at the workplace in a timely manner.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all workers, interns, volunteers at all times.
• Adhere to Choice Health at Home dress code at all times.

Licensed Professional (RN) Home Health Properly request and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment, as applicable.

Compliance:

• Be knowledgeable and comply with HIPAA privacy and compliance programs.
• Read and adhere to the Choice Health standard operating procedures, policies and procedures.
• Read and adhere to the Choice Health employee handbook.
• Read and adhere to the Choice Health standards of business conduct.
• Adhere to safe driving practices, including distracted driver policy, when driving during work hours.

Customer Service:

Maintain a T.E.A.M. focus in every interaction.

• THINK – Be thoughtful, stay prepared, and maintain a positive mental attitude to pave the way for great customer service.
• ENGAGE – Consistently interact positively and professionally when representing Choice Health.
• ACT – Take action to ensure all needs are met for stakeholders.
• MOTIVATE – Respond to excellence and encourage the culture of service to thrive.

Key Contributions:

Be an active participant in building Choice Health success.

• CULTURE – Participate as a positive contributor to the Choice Health culture, including engaging with the local culture committee.
• INTEGRITY – Engage in decision-making processes with the goal of ensuring the Choice Health guiding principle of the 10 CORE Philosophies of Choice is honored at all times for stakeholders.
• COMMUNICATION – Ensure that communication style and approach is professional at all times. Appropriately share knowledge of issues and concerns with managers.
• UNDERSTANDING - Proactively ask for assistance and clarification to complete all assigned job duties.
• COMPETENT – Must be able to consistently meet all competencies listed in this job description.

Key Values:

Demonstrate the key values of Choice Health at every interaction.

• STEWARDSHIP – Committed to going above and beyond, never settling for anything less than excellence. Be an industry leader and challenge self to continuously improve.
• EMPATHY - Take the time to understand the physical, mental, and emotional needs of each other and those we support. Listen, make deep connections, and engage on a personal level to better serve those we support.
• DO WHAT’S RIGHT – Do the right thing, no matter how difficult, even when no one is looking. Do not be afraid to have hard conversations. Acknowledge mistakes and proactively seek resolution.
• POSITIVITY – Have a positive spirit and find the light in difficult situations. Bring your whole self to work. Celebrate successes and inspire others to create meaningful impact.
• TEAMWORK – Work collaboratively with others building on individual strengths. Take accountability for actions and connect across teams.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

The following competencies are required for this position.

Communication:

• Effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels while maintaining a high level of professionalism and courtesy.

Licensed Professional (RN) Home Health

• Demonstrate an appropriate level of tolerance and even temperament when dealing with people while using sound judgment.

Teamwork:

• Support team effort by positively contributing to departmental and company goals.
• Demonstrate kindness, consideration, and courtesy to others; serve as a role model to staff.
• Be willing to modify work schedule to meet work demands and assist personnel in completion of tasks to support efficiency.

Problem Solving:

• Able to gather information needed to participate in a solution-based approach to issues.
• Able to make effective decisions to facilitate efficient operations.
• Provide timely and viable solutions to issues.

Dependability:

• Refrain from conducting personal business during work hours.
• Complete duties and responsibilities properly and timely.

Time Management:

• Consistently meet performance goals per Choice Health standards.
• Able to strategically and effectively prioritize assignments.
• Punctual to work and completing a full workday.

Job Knowledge:

• Display an understanding of job duties and responsibilities.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of home health and hospice regulations, as applicable.

Initiative:

• Promote the Choice Health purpose, guiding principle, and values in every action.
• Demonstrate interest in professional growth and development.

COMPANY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Branch Administrator
Direct Reports: none
May indirectly supervise and provide guidance to: licensed practical or vocational nurses home health, home health aides home health

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Risk Category I - May experience regular exposure to:

• blood and body fluids during the performance of job duties.
• extremes in temperature and humidity when traveling and at non-office locations.
• dust, gas, fumes and odors when traveling and at non-office locations.

Physical Demands:

• Work is moderate with a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• Visual and aural acuity, as well as manual dexterity, is required.
• Operate standard office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, printers, and copiers.
• Must be able to safely drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions.

Licensed professional (RN) home health

• Travel to other Choice locations and patient homes.
• Operate and demonstrate use of patient care equipment.
• Additional physical demands for this position are attached.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of workers assigned to the role. Choice Health at Home retains the right to change or add tasks, duties, and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice to worker.

I have reviewed this job description and understand my expected job performance. I also understand that periodically it may be necessary for me to perform other duties as assigned.

Worker Signature Supervisor Signature

Worker Printed Name Date Supervisor Printed Name Date

ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position: Licensed professional (RN) home health
WORK POSITION AND ACTIVITIES
N*=Not at all (0%) O=Occasionally (1-33%) F=Frequently (34-66%) C*=Continuously (67-100%) In a regular work day, worker is required to:

1. Lift or transfer

F

2. Carry

F

3. Push or pull

C

a. Up to 10 pounds (sedentary)

F

4. Climb (stairs)

O

5. Reach

C

b. 11-20 pounds (light)

F

6. Stoop or bend

F

7. Crouch

F

c. 21-50 pounds (medium)

F

8. Kneel

F

9. Handle or feel

C

d. 51-100 pounds (heavy)

F

10. Talk

C

11. Hear

C

e. >100 pounds (very heavy)

F

12. See

C

13. Sit, walk, stand

C
WORK ENVIRONMENT
1. Inside work

Yes

2. Outside work

Yes

3. Noise

Yes

4. Vibration

Yes

5. Wet/Humid

Yes

HAZARDS

Situational hazards that the individual is/may be exposed to definite risk of bodily injury.

1. Mechanical

Yes

2. Electrical

Yes

3. Explosives

Yes

4. Burns

Yes

5. Chemicals

Yes

6. Fumes/gases/odors

Yes

7. Toxic waste

Yes

8. Frequent travel

Yes

9. Long/irregular hours

Yes

10. Stressful atmosphere

Yes

11. Inadequate work area

Yes

12. Moving machinery

Yes
MENTAL DEMANDS
1. Alertness

Yes

2. Precision

Yes

3. Analytic ability

Yes

4. Problem solving

Yes

5. Memory

Yes

6. Communication

Yes

7. Creativity

Yes

8. Concentration

Yes

9. Judgment

Yes

10. Imagination

Yes

11. Initiative

Yes

12. Patience

Yes

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have reviewed these additional physical demands and understand that periodically it may be necessary for me to perform physical demands not indicated here.

Worker Signature

Supervisor Signature

Worker Printed Name

Date

Supervisor Printed Name

Date

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person

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