Registered Nurse (RN)
JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse (RN) PART -TIME (P/T) AND PRNJOB SUMMARYWe are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team of compassionate clinicians at our Pennsylvania Location. In this role, you will primarily be creating and managing a plan of care for individual patients. Making Home visits, intake, and start-of-care. You are a Registered Nurse (RN) who operates with great attention to detail and a big heart. Creating personalized care plans for patients able to observe and communicate effectively in your patients' best interest. To succeed, you should have demonstrated knowledge and skill in current nursing practices as well as a strong penchant for solving problems.
QUALIFICATIONSGraduate of an approved professional nursing program (RN).Currently licensed “in good standing” in the state of Delaware. / a valid Compact State LicenseMinimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse, preferably in home care.A valid driver's LicenseMust have a criminal background check.Must have current CPR certification.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Furnishes those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill.
- Initiates appropriate preventative and rehab nursing procedures.
- Prepares & submits timely clinical and progress notes.
- Oversees coordination of patient services.
- Informs MD and other staff of changes in PT situation or needs.
- Completes medical history/home safety check/environmental assessments.
- Performs socio-psychological evaluation.
- Performs assessment visit and documents timely. (i.e., OASIS/ Skilled Nursing Note, etc.).
- Performs physical examination and review of all body systems and documents accordingly.
- Develops individualized Plan of Care (POC) to be submitted to the physician for approvaland implementation, and performs necessary revisions based upon patient needs.
- Determines medical necessity for other services.
- Regularly re-evaluates the patient’s nursing needs.
- Evaluates the patient’s ADL and iADL abilities and need for home health aide.
- Develops and implements the HHA plan of care when HHA services are ordered. Revisesand signs this care plan at the beginning of each certification period.
- Supervises HHA in accordance with state/federal requirements and documents thesupervision.
- Orders “other” professional services that may be appropriate to the needs.
- Reviews billing processes with patient and/or family, advising patient and/or family when copayor Medicare is not likely to pay for services.
- Effectively communicates ongoing with patient and family progression/changes in POC.
- Effectively communicates with Supervisor/Clinical Director/other disciplines in the case.
- Communicates with the patient’s MD (verbally and/or in writing) to obtain effectivetreatment modalities and/or rehabilitative therapy modalities.
- Actively communicates in the case conferencing sessions to establish best practices.
- Submits requests for re-authorization of “more visits needed” to payers in a timely manner.
- Coordinates Community Services for the patient to assist in safe home care needs.
- Participates in the QA Committee.
- Performs timely clinical record reviews (CRR) per Agency policy in collaboration with theNursing Supervisor.
- Participates in ongoing staff meetings/in-services.
- Participates in the growth of the office by being a willing preceptor for same disciplineemployees.
- Participates in the planning, operation, and evaluation of the nursing services of theorganization.
- Maintains professional licensure per state requirements.
- Notifies the Agency of emergencies, sickness, and other imminent occurrences that mayaffect the patient caseload as quickly as possible relative to the event’s occurrence.
- Submits written time requests 2 weeks or more in advance of planned time off.
- Other duties as assigned.SPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO BE OPERATEDVehicle to do routine patient visits, possible transfer/lifting devices, medical suppliesWORK ENVIRONMENTIndoors, performing patient care assessment/tasks in the patient’s residence.Travel to patient residences/meetings; will require transportation to get to various work sites.Possible exposure to communicable diseasesFUNCTIONAL ABILITIESAble to access patient’s homes that may not be handicap accessible.Able to hear, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in English.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSDaily: walking, standing, sitting, reaching, use of telephone, use of computers & otheroffice equipment, lifting/transferring 150 lbs. or greater, bending, stooping, and climbing stairs.When duties/responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed andsubject to changes of business necessity.Benefits/PerksFlexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
- Careers Advancement
- Paid Mileage
- Employee discounts
Qualifications
- Currently licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of employment
- Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and client care skills
- Valid driver’s license
- First aid/CPR certification required
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
Our Mission
The Mission of IJN Health Systems is to provide comprehensive, high-quality home care services to our patients by creating strong partnerships with their families, case managers, discharge planners, and physicians. We believe in creating a team of caring professionals whose goal is to provide care and support to our patients in the comfort of their homes.
Our Vision
IJN Health will meet the needs of our communities and patients, and collaborate with the Post-Acute Care Facilities by providing high-quality, individualized, and comprehensive Home Health Care Services. To assist our patients and clients to achieve the highest level of function, improve their quality of life and clinical outcome, and maintain their independence in the comfort of their own home.
Our Values
Our core values are the driving force of our organizational culture:
Compassion.Trust
Empathy
DignityTeamworkExcellence
RespectIntergrityAccountability
Responsibility
Dependability
Our StoryIJN Health Systems is a locally owned Skilled Home Health agency committed to providing families in our community with the best in-home care services. Our commitment to our patients and families is very simple: By helping our patients or loved ones continue living at home, we help you find peace of mind by providing compassionate, excellent services.We take pride in our accomplishments, including accreditation by ACHA and CHAP.