Registered Nurse (Home Health) LHC Group, Inc. - Newberry, FL
Company: LHC Group, Inc.
Location: Newberry
Posted on: January 10, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Overview:
The Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health provides and directs
provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed
by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws,
regulations and agency policies. Also, The RN Registered Nurse job
coordinates total plan of care with other health care professionals
involved in care, and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of
patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician,
agency personnel, patient, family, and community resources. All
done within a Point of Care setting.
SunCrest Omni Home Health Newberry, a part of LHC Group, is the
preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and
families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term
acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality,
cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health
at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have
partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the
home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group,
because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about
helping people.
Additional Details:
License Requirements
Current RN licensure in state of practice.
Current CPR certification required.
Current Drivers License, vehicle insurance, and access to a
dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Additional State Requirements
CA - One year prior professional nursing experience.
LA: At a minimum, one year of clinical experience as a Registered
Nurse. One year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
may be waived for a Registered Nurse with recent clinical
experience as an LPN. RN licensure must have no restrictions.
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MS, MI, MO,
NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX,
VA, WA, WI, WV: No other state specific requirements.
Qualifications:
Provides clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined
by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance
with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of
the health care team.
Makes the initial and-or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit,
determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care within
State specific guidelines, and submits accurate, complete, and
timely documentation, per policy.
Regularly evaluates and re-evaluates (as warranted by changes in
condition but at least every 60 days) the patient's nursing
needs.
Performs patient comprehensive assessments at designated time
points and develops the appropriate POC, in collaboration with
physician orders.
Ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity
guidelines as defined by payer source.
Initiates, develops, implements and makes necessary revisions to
the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other
health care professional's involved in care.
Makes referrals to other disciplines, as indicated by patient's
assessed need.
Responds to outcome coordinator-coder and Patient Care Manager
requests for clarification to OASIS assessments on the same day
that the request for more information is sent.
Plots patient encounters for the episode and determines needed RN
encounters based on patient's needs and regulations.
Instructs and supervises the patient's family-caregiver in the care
of the patient and maintenance of a healthy environment for the
patient.
Actively participates in weekly case conferences.
Maintains a current and accurate patient medication
profile.
After start of care (SOC) assessment, reports the status of the
patient, assessed needs, and plan of care overview to the team
leader on same day (or by next business day if after
hours).
Observes, records and reports to the physician and/or team leader
the patient's signs and symptoms, response to treatment and changes
in the patient's condition, as appropriate. Ensures adequate Team
Leader (TL) communication when physician follow-up is
needed.
Communicates changes in visit assignments, dates of scheduled
visits, and schedule changes to scheduler and Patient Care Manger
to ensure patient needs are met.
Communicates timely and effectively with agency personnel and
ordering physician as required to process orders and OASIS data
sets, schedule home visits, and deliver services to patient as
ordered by physician and in accordance with applicable laws and
regulation.
Facilitates hand-off communication to RN and PCM who will cover
patients in their absence, prior to scheduled days off.
Performs regular and supervisory visits according to the plan of
care and submits complete visit notes within 24 hours of completion
visit.
Directly and/or indirectly supervises care provided by the home
health aides and licensed practical vocational nurses, provides
instruction as appropriate, and assigns tasks according to State
and federal regulations.
Participates in on-call rotation.
Adheres to and participates in the agency's Episode Management
process.
Assists in the orientation of new agency personnel as
assigned.
Completes LHC required learning courses, additional assignments per
DON request, as well as any state specific required
training per state regulation-practice act requirements.
Participates in the performance improvement plan and process to
ensure positive patient outcomes.
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