Choice Health Care Position Description

Registered Nurse, Home Care

Reports to:  Clinical Care Supervisor/Case Manager

Education/Qualifications

• Current Ohio License
• Minimum of two (2) year's hospital Experience and one (1) year experience in home health care.

General Description

Provide quality patient care to homebound clients following established professional standards of care, Agency guidelines, policies and procedure.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows a plan of care that is congruous with the physician's orders through assessment of patient's needs, condition, and environment, and consultation with our health team members, at time of initial visit and updates plan of care regularly as necessary, and documents this care following Agency procedures.
• Responsible for the delivery of competent, quality patient care in the home.
• Maintains an ongoing responsibility for assigned caseload.
• Responsible for the implementation and evaluation of individual patient plan of care.
• Maintains communication with Case Managers, Staff Coordinator and Director of Home Care Services.
• Provides teaching and counsels both patient and family.
• Provides skilled nursing care that conforms to Agency patient care and general medical policies.
• Schedules work load for maximum efficiency.
• Rotates weekend, night and holiday call with staff to facilitate adequate coverage for all patients.
• Participates in Agency evaluation program as instructed.
• Regularly attends Case Care Conferences.
• Abides by and promotes Agency administrative policies.
• Maintains a continuing knowledge of competencies related to the nursing profession by participating in formal education programs, conferences, workshops and professional organizations.
• Participates in staff inservices programs, at least 12 hours annually.

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