Home Care Nurse

Company: Almost Family
Location: Manitowoc
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our team at Almost Family, a part of LHC Group. This is a great opportunity for a nurse who wants to strengthen their experience in home care.
As a Registered Nurse in Home and Community Based Services, you will provide and direct provisions of nursing and personal care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician or as authorized by the state/program and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality clinical services within the scope of practice and within infection control standards, in accordance with the plan of care/service plan, and in coordination with other members of the patient/client's care team from admit through discharge.
• Complete clinical nursing assessments in accordance with federal and/or state program requirements and as required by payer.
• Ensure the patient/client's eligibility and medical necessity for services as defined by payer source and agency policy.
• Develop and revise individualized plans of care and/or service plans according to federal and/or state program requirements with other community providers.
• Ensure plan of care frequency and duration meets the needs of the patient and initiates plan of care revisions as needed with physician approval.
  Requirements:
  • A minimum of one year experience as an RN is preferred.
  • Must have current RN licensure in the state of practice.
  • Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
  • Current CPR certification is required.

Keywords: Almost Family, Lombard , Home Care Nurse, Healthcare , Manitowoc, Illinois