Registered Nurse, Home Health
Core
Skilled nursing professional providing in-home patient care, assessments, and care plan implementation under physician direction.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Home Health)
Builds
Skilled nursing services and care plans for patients in their homes
Domain
Healthcare / Home Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Skilled nursing assessment, care plan formulation, physician order transcription, supervision of aides/LPNs, clinical documentation, HIPAA compliance
Preferred skills
Home health experience
Technologies
OASIS data elements
Responsibilities
Conduct initial and ongoing client assessments using OASIS; formulate and implement care plans with patient/physician input; evaluate care plan effectiveness; provide emotional and physical comfort; supervise aides and LPNs; document observations and treatments; report unusual client conditions to physician; generate monthly outcome summaries.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC