Registered Nurse (Home Health)
Company: Northwestern Illinois Home Health
Location: Moline
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Overview: The Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health
provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in
their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with
applicable laws, regulations and agency policies. Also, The RN
Registered Nurse job coordinates total plan of care with other
health care professionals involved in care, and helps to achieve
and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging
information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, and
community resources. All done within a Point of Care
setting.Northwestern Illinois Home Health,-- -a part of-- -LHC
Group, is 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. Hospitals and health systems around
the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver
patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and
families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single,
shared purpose:-- -It's all about helping people.-- - 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. Education &
Experience: License RequirementsCurrent RN licensure in state of
practice.Current CPR certification required.Current Drivers
License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or
public transportation.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: Northwestern Illinois Home Health, Moline , Registered Nurse (Home Health), Healthcare , Moline, Illinois
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