Home Health Visiting Nurse

Hospice USA - Brentwood, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Brentwood, MO

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Home Health Visiting Nurse at HarmonyCares is responsible for providing high-quality, skilled nursing services to patients in their homes. This role involves assessing patient needs, developing care plans, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care. The nurse will also supervise home health aides and participate in the ongoing evaluation of patient progress, ensuring that all care is aligned with the agency's policies and Medicare criteria.

Responsibilities

• Provide intermittent skilled nursing services in a face-to-face capacity to patients in their residence and qualifying facilities.
• Admit patients eligible for home care services within 24-48 hours under physician's orders.
• Assess and evaluate patient needs/problems, identifying mutually agreed upon goals with patients.
• Report patient status and needs to the Clinical Supervisor and referring physician.
• Develop and update patient care plans that address identified patient problems and goals.
• Complete admission paperwork and submit to Clinical Supervisor per agency policy.
• Provide skilled nursing visits according to the visit schedule and notify the agency of any changes needed.
• Submit completed skilled nursing visit notes and communication notes as per agency policy.
• Perform OASIS time point assessments per Medicare criteria and submit recertification paperwork as required.
• Supervise Home Health Aides and document per Medicare criteria and agency policy.
• Act as a preceptor in the orientation of new nursing staff as requested.
• Participate in staff meetings, team conferences, and educational in-services as required.
• Assist with data collection for the Process Improvement program and serve on the PI team upon request.
• Participate in the discharge planning process as per Medicare criteria and agency policy.

Requirements

• Current unencumbered State professional Nurse License.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to make sound professional clinical judgments.
• Ability to assess and document patient needs and formulate individualized care plans.
• Proficient clinical skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in personal computer use, including email and clinical software.

Nice-to-haves

• One year of experience as a home care professional nurse.
• Competence in performing home care comprehensive assessments.
• Active CPR Certification.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid orientation