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Paramus, NJ - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Gratitude Homecare of New Jersey is a locallyowned and operatedhome care agency. We area company of dedicated professionalswho providehighquality services to our clients in their own goal is to make life easier for each and every person we serve. We aregrowing and we are looking for compassionate and dedicated people to join our team!
Benefits
Job Summary:
A nurse currently licensed and registered in the state of practice which provides professional services within the scope of nursing practice standards in collaboration with primary care physicians teaches and educates patients and their families. Professional skilled nursing is performed under the supervision of the Administrator/Director of Nursing
Organizational Relationship: Reports to the Director of Nursing
Occupational Exposure Category: A: High exposure to blood borne pathogens
Qualifications:
Graduate of an approved professional nursing program (RN)
Currently licensed in good standing in NJ
Minimum of one 1 year of experience as a professional nurse preferably in home care
Must have a criminal background check
Must have current CPR certification

Responsibilities:
  • Receives the intake referral information and prepares paperwork/tools necessary for the visit
  • Obtains all pertinent medical history from patient family or significant others
  • Performs home safety check and environmental assessment of the patients home environment
  • Performs the sociopsychological evaluation of the support systems available to the patient anddocuments necessary emergency contacts etc.
  • Performs assessment visit and documents timely. (i.e. assessments/ Skilled Nursing Note etc.
  • Performs physical examination and review of all body systems and documents such accordingly
  • Develops an appropriate and effective Plan of Care (POC) to be submitted to the physician forapproval and implementation
  • Determines medical necessity for other services that could enhance the positive outcome desirable for the case
  • Evaluated the patients ADL and iADL abilities and therefore need of support services such ashome health aide
  • Develops and implements the CHHA plan of care when CHHA services are ordered. Revises andsigns this care plan the beginning of each certification period
  • Supervises the CHHA in accordance with state/federal requirements and documents thesupervision without having to be directed to do so
  • Orders other professional services that are effective and is willing adjust frequency of theseservices as outcome progresses and the patients condition warrants
  • Reviews billing processes with patient and/or family advising patient and/or family when copayor insurance is not likely to pay for services.
  • Effectively communicates with patient and family the POC and progression of such. Keeps thepatient informed ongoing
  • Effectively communicates with other disciplines in the case (case conferencing) to effectivelyand appropriately problem solve as situations arise
  • Communicates effectively with the Director of Nursing/Nursing Supervisor scheduled visitsplanned and changes to the schedule on a weekly basis
  • Communication with the patients physician (verbally and/or in writing) to obtain effectivetreatment modalities and/or rehabilitative therapy modalities to effect the best means to obtainthe desired outcome for the specific medical problem that caused the case to open and/orrecertify
  • Communicates in the case conferencing sessions to establish best practices for the individualpatients needs
  • Submits accurate complete paperwork at the end of every week so that all medical records areintact and up to date. Uses the drop box if the office is already closed for the weekend.
  • Submits ALL assessment documentation within 48 hours of the visit WITHOUT exception
  • Submits requests for reauthorization of more visits needed prior to third party insurersauthorized number of visits expiring
  • Coordinates Community Services that may be available to the patient to assist in safe home careneeds
  • Understands that the fiscal and clinical management of each case is directly linked to the successof his/her office. Assures that visits are not done that cannot be billed
  • Participates in the Performance Improvement Committee process as requested to do so
  • Performs clinical record reviews (CRR) per HCSF policy in collaboration with the NursingSupervisor. Submits the CRR timely
  • Participates in the monthly staff meeting as part of the requirements of the position. Adjustsvisits on the staff meeting day to accommodate this important function
  • Participates in the growth of the office by being a willing preceptor for newly hired samediscipline employees
  • Participates in the planning operation and evaluation of the nursing services of the organization
  • Maintains professional licensure and actively seeks out educational experiences to enhance thepractice of home care nursing for her/him and the benefit of the patients serviced
  • Notifies the HCSF of emergencies sickness and other imminent occurrences that may affect thepatient caseload as quickly as possible relative to the events occurrence
  • Submits written time requests 2 weeks or more in advance of planned time off
Functional Abilities:
Is able to lift turn and transfer patients weighting up to 150 pounds
Is able to carry bundles upstairs weighing up to 10 pounds
Must be able to stoop and bend
Must be able to travel to prospective patients place of residence
Must be able to hear and effectively communicate in English

SPECIAL SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: RN
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO BE OPERATED: Computer office equipment (phone fax copier etc)
SPECIAL EMPLOYER POLICIES OR LIMITATIONS TO BE REQUIRED: None
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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