Home Health Registered Nurse - Oshkosh/Fond du Lac Markets
Advocate Aurora Health
Nơi làm việc
Green Bay, WI, USA
Chi tiết công việc
Arranges necessary health-care services for patients requiring nursing services in their homes. Evaluates and executes appropriate treatment for referred patients with emphasis on quality of care, continuity of services, and cost-effectiveness. Conducts initial assessment and establishes a plan of care for patients and provides direct patient care.
Assumes responsibility for caseloads consisting of patients in specialty areas.
Conducts initial assessment to obtain thorough physical, social and environmental data.
Establishes the plan of care in accordance with the physician orders and patient needs.
Provides direct patient care and adjusts nursing care processes as needed. Identifies problems, modifies nursing care plan, and evaluates outcomes within an appropriate time frame. Advises and consults with family and other personnel, as appropriate.
Provides on-going assessment of patient response to treatments and teaching and applies interventions as appropriate. Updates and revises plan of care as indicated.
Completes documentation including visit assessment, OASIS, 485 and verbal orders accurately and promptly and within the standards.
Communicates with physicians to confirm and update patients' plan of care. Provides status updates and ensures ongoing communication with the physician and other members of the health care team.
Facilitates the discharge planning process according to standards and utilizes resources to assure continuity of care after discharge. Participates in developing the discharge plan with the patient/family, physician, social worker, and other staff members as appropriate.
Participates in chart audits and continuous quality improvement activities as requested. Identifies, develops and participates in process improvement opportunities that will enhance the quality of the services provided.
Maintains and updates accurate clinical and patient records according to agency, state, and federal guidelines.
Scheduled Hours
Open to 1.0 or 0.8 FTE. Registered Nurse Home Health position supporting the Oshkosh/Fond du Lac patient service market. Usual hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Occasional weekend coverage and holiday rotation required.
$10,000 Sign on Bonus for External Hires
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficiency in clinical skills with the ability to work under direction and make sound judgments.Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions.Good organization, prioritization and problem solving skills.Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.Must possess and provide proof of a valid Driver License and a registered, functional car with adequate insurance coverage
