Job Description

Responsibilities

• Remain available and responsive during scheduled on-call hours
• Provide direct, one-on-one patient care in the home if activated
• Travel to assigned patient homes within a reasonable timeframe
• Deliver care in accordance with individualized care plans and clinical standards
• Document care accurately and communicate updates to the care team
• Execute physician prescribed plans of care.
• Complete compliant documentation of the care provided in the system of record.
• Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatment, and therapies.
• Conduct patient assessments, coordination of care
• Perform various activities associated with daily living.
• Monitor vitals and GI intake and output.
• Assess skin integrity and administer wound care.
• Monitor for changes in the patient’s condition such as weight loss/gain, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression.
• Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other prescribed individuals regarding the health of the patients.
• Provide education and training to the patient, their family, and/or the Home Health Aide.
• Work with patients to be done one-on-one in the patients home to provide for a comfortable environment.
• Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants.
• Perform other personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs.

On-Call Expectations

Must remain reachable and prepared to report to assigned patient homes during scheduled on-call hours
Failure to respond or report as required may result in forfeiture of on-call pay and removal from the on-call roster
Must be prepared to work patient shifts of up to 12 hours when activated

Scheduling

12-hour or 24-hour on-call periods available
Participation in a weekend on-call rotation may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, licensing, and certification: graduate of an accredited college or university, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Current State or Compact License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Current CPR certification
TB test and physical examination
Maintain required insurance.
Good interpersonal skills
Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients.
Ability to operate under stressful conditions and make quick decisions.
Must have dependable transportation and be willing to commute to the patient’s home.
Ability to provide basic medical management up to medically fragile end of life care.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year experience as an RN/LPN in a clinical or home health setting.
Ability to assist with two person assist