Staff Nurse - RN - Home Care Admissions evaluates patients referred to home care services and determines the types of services to be provided. Interviews the patient and family to determine appropriateness for services. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Home Care Admissions obtains initial and ongoing referral documentation from physicians, insurers, and providers. Coordinates the development of patient home care plans that specify the frequency and duration of the services provided. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Home Care Admissions initiates care with service providers. Completes admission, referral, and insurance forms. Utilizes health record management software. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent. Requires an RN license. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Staff Nurse - RN - Home Care Admissions's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Amazing Care Home Health Services operating for 20 yrs. and is dedicated to healing kids at home, one patient at a time.
Come be a part of our Amazing Care family.
Our Benefits include:
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JOB DUTIES/ KNOWLEDGE:
1. Provides skilled nursing care to pediatric clients as directed by the Pediatric Branch Manager and physician's plan of care in accordance with agency policies.
2. Promotes and maintains pediatric client health through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures under the guidance of the registered nurse who is assigned to the same case.
3. Assists clients/ caregivers in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
4. Helps to achieve and maintain continuity of client care by assisting in planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
5. Prepares clinical progress notes and follows client care pans as developed by the registered nurse and according to the agency policy.
6. Assist the physician and registered nurse in performing specialized procedures for which competency has been established.
7. Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required.
8. Keeps abreast of changes and trends affecting nursing care and licensed nurse functions.
9. Attends client conferences, meet with the quality improvement reviewer as necessary/ required and communicate regularly with the registered nurse.
10. Communicates current health status and needs of client to appropriate health professionals.
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