RN Destination LHC Travel (Home Health)
Company: LHC New
Location: Hoboken
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Overview Home Health or Hospice Registered Nurse
OpportunitiesNationwide Travel8 to 13 Week AssignmentsJoin
Destination LHC to know that your next assignment is guaranteed.
Feel more connected on your travel assignments working for the same
company, using the same software and systems and make lasting
friendships while gaining professional growth, stability and
flexibility. Be a part of our dynamic team all while enjoying the
highest quality travel perks!Destination LHC is a part of LHC
Group, the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals,
physicians, and families nationwide. From home health and hospice
care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we
deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to
manage their health at home. Essential Functions Provides clinical
services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws
governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of
care, and in coordination with other members of the health care
team. Makes the initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation
visit, determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care
within State specific guidelines, and submits accurate, complete,
and timely documentation, per policy. Regularly evaluates and
re-evaluates (as warranted by changes in condition but at least
every 60 days) the patient's nursing needs. Performs patient
comprehensive assessments at designated time points and develops
the appropriate POC, in collaboration with physician orders.
Ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity
guidelines as defined by payer source. Initiates, develops,
implements and makes necessary revisions to the plan of care in
collaboration with the physician and other health care
professional's involved in care. Makes referrals to other
disciplines, as indicated by patient's assessed need. Responds to
outcome coordinator! coder and Patient Care Manager requests for
clarification to OASIS assessments on the same day that the request
for more information is sent. Plots patient encounters for the
episode and determines needed RN encounters based on patient's
needs and regulations. Instructs and supervises the patient's
familylcaregiver in the care of the patient and maintenance of a
healthy environment for the patient. Actively participates in
weekly case conferences. Maintains a current and accurate patient
medication profile. After start of care (SOC) assessment, reports
the status of the patient, assessed needs, and plan of care
overview to the team leader on same day (or by next business day if
after hours). Observes, records and reports to the physician and/or
team leader the patient's signs and symptoms, response to treatment
a nd changes in the patient's condition, as appropriate. Ensures
adequate Team Leader (TL) communication when physician follow-up is
needed. Communicates changes in visit assignments, dates of
scheduled visits, and schedule changes to scheduler and Patient
Care Manger to ensure patient needs are met. Communicates timely
and effectively with agency personnel and ordering physician as
required to process orders and OASIS data sets, schedule home
visits, and deliver services to patient as ordered by physician and
in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Facilitates
hand-off communication to RN and PCM who will cover patients in
their absence, prior to scheduled days off. Performs regular and
supervisory visits according to the plan of care and submits
complete visit notes within 24 hours of completion visit. Directly
and/or indirectly supervises care provided by the home health aides
and licensed practical vocational nurses, provides instruction as
appropriate, and assigns tasks according to State and federal
regulations. Adheres to and participates in the agency's Episode
Management process. Completes LHC required learning courses,
additional assignments per DON request, as well as any state
specific required training per state regulation I practice act
requirements. Participates in the performance improvement plan and
process to ensure positive patient outcomes. Education & Experience
License Requirements Current RN licensure Current CPR certification
Current Drivers License, vehicle insurance, and access to a
dependable vehicle Equal Opportunity Employer - vets,
disability.Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full
vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be
required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider
requests for religious or medical exemptions.
Keywords: LHC New, Hoboken , RN Destination LHC Travel (Home Health), Healthcare , Hoboken, New Jersey
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