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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 organizations 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 drivers 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.