AAA Hoosier Home Healthcare is seeking a nurse for the Lake and Porter counties to see patients in their homes. We thank you in advance for your interest. SOC up to $100 / Visit up to $70 / RECERT up to $80.

Job Summary:

Demonstrate proficient skills using Oasis to admit, transfer, re-certification, and discharge home health patients in regard to physician orders. Coordinate and supervise LPN' s and HHA's in the delivery of patient care. Maintain compliance with agency policy and procedures and follow Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited institution of professional nursing and are licensed as registered professional nurses by the states in which they practice.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience as a Registered Nurse
• Work positively and favorably with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities/essential functions:

The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Perform the initial home care patient visit and re-evaluate the patient's needs and progress on a regular basis.
• Initiate the plan of care under doctor's orders.
• Perform admission, transfer, re-certification, resumption of care, and discharge Oasis for the home care patient.
• Observe, assess, and document symptoms.
• Monitor reactions and patient progress.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease process, medications, plan of care, and individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers on techniques for in home health care.
• Coordinate patient services..
• Notify the physician and other personnel (Clinical Manager, Therapist, and Case Manager) of change in the patient's condition.
• Perform skills outlined in the agency's approved policy and procedure manual.
• Discharge the patient from skilled nursing services when the discharge criteria have been met.
• Case conference clinicians providing care to ensure coordination of care.
• Update clinical records according to policy and procedures.
• Update knowledge and skills by attending in-service programs, continuing education programs, seminars, and self-study programs annually.
• Provide onsite supervision of LPN/HHA.
• Adhere to Medicaid and Medicare regulations.

Pay:

$65.00 - $100.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance

Work Location:

In person