Home Health Registered Nurse

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports to the RN Supervisor at the office after the last visit, completes paperwork and gives supervisor updates on patients. Evaluates patients, families and home environment for admissions to and continued service from Agency on the day that it is assigned. Provides comprehensive nursing care through the utilization of the home assessment, nursing diagnosis and care plans. Performs treatment(s) requiring specialized skills ordered by the physician. Observes signs and symptoms and reports them to the DOCS and/or physician immediately. Notes change in patient's physical or emotional status. Teaches and supervises the patient and family members regarding nursing care needs. Incorporates other team members into the care of patients, under the direction of the referring physician. Follows the Plan of Care as established in the HCFA Form 485 or ISP.Establishes priorities and goals for the patient and implements plans to achieve them. Updates the Standard Care Plan in the patient's home, in addition to the copy in their field chart, daily. Bilingual a Plus- Spanish or Vietnamese a plus