RN- Home Health

The Home Health RN is responsible for identifying and coordinating patient and family needs, and for providing palliative, preventative, and rehabilitative care to the patient/family unit. The RN utilizes assessment, intervention, and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and enhance the quality of life for the patient/family unit. This role follows all home care regulatory and compliance requirements and meets all Joint Commission standards. 

Provides ongoing assessments of the physical needs of the patient/family/PCC and initiates appropriate interventions or referrals based on the patient’s plan of care. 

-Provides accurate, timely, and appropriate documentation of patient/family services in accordance with HomeCare policies and procedures. 

-Serves as the case manager to ensure continuity of care and submits all required documentation promptly to meet regulatory and compliance requirements. 

-Evaluates services provided by Home Health Aides every two weeks through on-site supervisory visits. 

-Participates in providing 24/7 patient care coverage. 

-Follows all State, Federal, and Joint Commission regulations and standards. 

-Educates employees on regulatory standards and home health service implementation. 

-Reviews and coordinates certification and recertification documentation for skilled patients to ensure completeness and accuracy. 

-Assists in orienting new HomeCare staff members. 

-Evaluates clinical records and prepares required forms for home health billing to the intermediary. 

-Assists in developing quality indicators and implementing the home health quality assurance program. 

-Participates in survey site visits for home health. 

-Participates in Home Care meetings, assists with departmental planning, and supports adherence to the annual budget. 

-Performs other duties as requested by the Home Care Manager.

Minimum of one (1) year of current active nursing experience.

-Passing grade on a pre-employment computer literacy evaluation. 

-For field-based positions: reliable transportation and ability to perform responsibilities in a timely manner; proof of valid automobile insurance. 

Preferred Skills & Experience: 

-One (1) year in an acute care setting. 

-One (1) year of home health experience with understanding of State, Federal, and Joint Commission Home Health Agency Regulatory Standards. 

-Intravenous therapy training and experience. 

-Experience caring for terminal patients and others with life-threatening illnesses. 

-The ability to type 25 wpm.