Jordan Health Services is currently in search of an experienced, hard-working RNs / Registered Nurses to join their team!
JasperTX
This is the perfect time to join the growing home care and outpatient care industry!
- Full-time and Per Diem Positions
- Competitive salary
- Flexible scheduling options
- Continuing Education and Mentoring Programs
- Administrative Support Team
- Has a full time staff to manage and support your needs while you focus on meeting the needs of your clients. We offer continuing education and support a collaborative approach with all skilled services.
POSITION: RN Field Nurse
ORGANIZATION: Jordan Health Services – Medicare
REPORTS TO: RN Clinical Team Manager or Administrator
POSITION SUMMARY:
The RN Field Nurse is responsible for the timely performance, supervision, training, and documentation of clinical service delivery to the patient and his/her caregiver in accordance with accepted standards of nursing practice and regulatory guidelines. S/he assists the RN Clinical Team Manager in improving the clinical and financial performance of the location.
DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & COMPONENT PROPORTIONS:
I. Work Flow Necessary to Ensure Clinical & Financial Success (component proportion 75%)
- Reports availability routinely, preferably weekly, to the scheduler.
- Embraces and adheres to the use of electronic documentation via the organization’s software solution.
- Completes assigned Work Flow tasks within timeframes allotted by the Division.
- Responds timely to patient assignments and also responds in accordance with Divisional guidelines when s/he will not be able to accept assignments.
- Performs and documents nursing service delivery related to patient admission and recertification including the OASIS data set and Plan of Care.
- Completes OASIS data set information, as assigned, regarding patient events, i.e. Transfer to In-Patient Facility, Death In Home, Resumption of Care, Discharge, and Follow-Up.
- Obtains and documents physician orders, when appropriate.
- Responsible for the submission of all documentation and receipt of physician orders to ensure timely locking of OASIS and timely submission of billing.
- Submits nursing orders and documentation, when appropriate.
- Reviews data regarding patient assignments including but not limited to OAISS, Plan of Care, and Coordination Notes prior to service delivery.
- Submits request for new supply requisitions when a new supply order is needed.
- Responds to requests from location staff to clarify information needed for the Plan of Care (485) or OASIS.
- Documents OASIS changes in the Coordination notes, when applicable.
- Submits request to Add New Facility Event, as appropriate.
- Assists with intake of patient referrals and in coordination of services between disciplines and other healthcare providers.
- Participates in the reporting of lab results and/or abnormal findings to the appropriate healthcare professional, physician, and/or field clinician.
- Provides supervision of home health aides and LVN/LPN team members, as assigned.
- Participates in patient case conferences and documents ongoing Coordination of Care with other members of the healthcare team.
II. QAPI Activities/Home Health Compare Reports (component proportion 10%)
- Reports and documents Client Complaint and Client Occurrence Events, when appropriate.
- Participates in the QAPI process of the agency, seeking to identify opportunities for performance improvement.
- Reports significant patient findings to the RN Case Manager and the RN Clinical Team Manager and collaborates on actions or interventions to be taken.
- Reports and documents patient infections per policy.
III. Program Administration Coordination (component proportion 15%)
- Responsible for the appropriate use of agency resources including, but not limited to, supplies and personnel to ensure financial success.
- Shares on-call responsibilities, as scheduled.
- Works to maintain positive, collaborative relationships with patients, caregivers, referral sources, and/or physicians.
- Maintains availability at all times during his/her scheduled hours of work, either in person or by telecommunications.
- Maintains current knowledge of nursing practice and is responsible for personal continuing education required by the BNE.
- Participates in internal staff meetings and training activities, as assigned.
- Collaborates with members of the marketing team to assist in identifying potential referral sources, and patients appropriate for home care.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education
In accordance with licensing regulations, must meet the following criteria:
Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the state of practice or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
- Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years of active experience as a RN, preferred.
- Possession of a working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid home health care benefits, policies and procedures preferred.
- Understanding of Medical Diagnosis Coding, preferred.
- Skills & Abilities
- Has a positive attitude and willingness to learn throughout employment.
- Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with both clinical and non-clinical staff members.
- Willingness to learn and utilize software solution, inclusive of Divisional Work Flow Tasks.
- Must be organized and have the ability to manage multiple tasks & priorities at any given time.
- Possesses a firm foundation of basic nursing skills.
- Willingness to learn home health regulatory standards related to job-specific duties, including but not limited to: OASIS, Condition of Participation, state-specific licensing rules, diagnosis coding, and internal policies.
- Other
- General
A. Must have satisfactory references from previous employers.
B. Must be able to pass a background check which may include criminal history check and OIG sanction screening.
C. Must be willing to submit to and be able to pass a random drug screening.
D. Must have a dependable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and maintain vehicular insurance in accordance with laws of the State.
2. Risk Exposure-blood borne pathogens
High Risk.
3. Physical Requirements
A. Heavy lifting.
B. Ability to participate in physical activity.
C. Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.
D. Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.