Home Health RN

The Home Health RN is responsible and accountable for providing Quality / No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship. Performing interdisciplinary case management and providing appropriate age-specific therapy services.

Primary Accountabilities

• Performs complete assessment/evaluation including, but not limited to, home safety, pain, nutrition, fall risk and DME needs.

• Develops/Implements a Plan of Care based on assessment findings and Physician order.

• Complies with State and Federal Regulations, JCAHO standards in reference to delivery of Home Care Services.

• Provides Case Management for all disciplines

• Supervises the Home Health Aide no greater than every 14 days. Supervises the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

• When needed, assists the Weekend Staff for coverage to maintain continuum of care.

• Participates in all aspects of Telehealth

• Documents alterations in the Plan of Care with Treatment Orders sent for signature to MD on the day the change occurs and progress towards goals.

Rotates On Call.

• Evaluates patient outcomes, communicates progress, and changes in condition to physician.

• Informs patient/family of visit schedule in advance by calling the night before and/or if schedule changes.

• Ensures appropriate utilization of visits and services for care ordered as noted through proper documentation completed within 2 days of the visit.

• Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing.

• Minimum of 1-year acute care experience as an RN. Home Care experience preferred.

• IV Therapy and phlebotomy experience preferred.

• Criminal History Screening.

• Computer skills.

• Current Florida Drivers License, automobile insurance and reliable transportation.

• Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.

• Current licensure in the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse.