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Jordan Health Services is currently in search of an experienced hardworking RNs / Registered Nurses to join their team!

JasperTX

This is the perfect time to join the growing home care and outpatient care industry!

• Fulltime 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 InPatient Facility Death In Home Resumption of Care Discharge and FollowUp.
• 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 oncall 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.
• Selfstarter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with both clinical and nonclinical 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 jobspecific duties including but not limited to: OASIS Condition of Participation statespecific 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 Exposureblood 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.