A-Line Staffing Solutions · 4 days ago
RN Home Health
Baton Rouge, LA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50.87/hr - $50.87/hrA-Line Staffing is now hiring for a RN Home Health position. The RN Home Health will work for a major company, focusing on assessing and managing the care of home health and/or hospice patients, ensuring quality and continuity of care.
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Responsibilities
Assess home health and/or hospice patients in stable and emergent situations to identify the physical, psychosocial and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report and evaluations
Implement, develop, document and evaluate the Plan of Care (POC) to ensure quality and continuity of care
Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, spiritual and cultural factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate that data in to the Plan of Care (POC)
Assure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation. Maintain up-to-date patient records so that all visits, contacts, problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur
Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the Patient (OSHA)
Educates patients and/or their families regarding care, diet, medications, home safety, etc. Uses teaching methods appropriate to the age, condition, culture and assessed learning-readiness of the patient and/or family members. Consistently teaches and promotes self-care practices
Supervise and provide clinical directions to the HHA/STNA/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided
Assess and reassess pain. Utilize appropriate pain management techniques. Educate the patient and family regarding pain management
Arranges referrals to appropriate agencies when need exists
Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payer
Performs on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients/families as assigned
Provides effective communication and serves as a liaison to patients/family, team members, administration, physicians and other health care professionals
Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and other meetings when necessary and appropriate
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members and at all levels of the organization
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration
Must have knowledge of venipuncture and IV care
Is competent in (1) stage (as appropriate), measure and treat surgical wounds and decubiti, (2) administer inhalation therapy, (3) perform phlebotomy for outpatient lab testing, and (4) develop and initiate bowel and/or bladder training programs for the home care and/or hospice patient, in addition to all routine medical/surgical nursing skills
Is competent in (1) care and maintenance of indwelling catheters and drains, (2) safe use of all durable medical equipment routinely used in home setting, and (3) safe use of restraints in the home, under the orders of a physician
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations
Maintains current licensure certifications and meets mandatory continuing education requirements
Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency
Ability to work flexible schedule and travel locally
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated ability to work independent and cooperatively as an effective team member
Company
A-Line Staffing Solutions
A-Line Staffing Solutions is a staffing and recruiting company specializing in pharmaceutical, medical, and IT staffing services.
Founded in 2004
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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