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Health First Home Health RN in Melbourne, Florida
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.
Job: *Home Care
Organization: *Health First Home Care
Title: Home Health RN
Location: Florida - Brevard County-Melbourne
Requisition ID: 073482