Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Company: Amedisys Inc
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN)Overview Provides, coordinates, and directs
the provision of home health nursing services and case management
processes according to the assigned patient's individualized plan
of care based on agency policies and procedures, through the
competent application of nursing process. Responsibilities
Demonstrates knowledge of home care and competency in discipline
specific patient care skills, required by the care center for the
provision of patient care. Performs patient comprehensive
assessments and collaborates with patient multi-disciplinary care
team (PT, OT, ST, MSW, and paraprofessionals) and other health care
professionals to develop/modify and implement an individualized
patient plan of care as per physician orders that ensures quality,
proper discharge planning and achieves desired outcomes and goals.
Implements appropriate nursing clinical programs and initiatives to
achieve desired outcomes. Provides clinical episode management
according to Amedisys' processes including oversight of patient's
individualized plan of care and care plan changes as deemed
necessary by patient's status or physician's ordered care. Utilizes
a combination of agency resources and nationally recognized
standards of practice to deliver high quality care and achieve
excellent patient specific outcomes. Makes referrals to other
disciplines as indicated by the patient's identified needs or
documents rationale for not doing so. Promotes and maintains
patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate
rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning appropriate
self-care techniques. Advocates and ensures patient participation
in care planning and goals of care. Supervises caseload including
LPN's and Home Health Aides. Facilitates care coordination with PRN
staff when care is provided for caseload. Completes documentation
timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry
standards, conventions and guidelines, including OASIS assessments,
SOC/Admissions, Recertifications, ABNs, subsequent visits,
physician orders, care coordination etc. Helps to achieve and
maintain continuity of patient care by communicating information
(for example, changes in plan of care, new orders, lab results,
etc.) timely, effectively and systematically with all team members
providing care for the patient including PT, OT, ST, MSW,
paraprofessionals, physicians, family members and community
resources. Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and follow
up through care coordination on assigned caseload for duration that
patients are on service. Participates in Team/Case Conferences.
Leads discussion on multidisciplinary cases as appropriate.
Maintains ongoing communication with clinical manager regarding
progress of patients for assigned caseload. Remains knowledgeable
of organization's quality improvement programs, participates in
agency performance improvement initiatives and incorporates into
patient care planning as appropriate. Demonstrates competency in
skills for required patient care. Initiates, plans and provides
staff education, and performs competency and skills validation for
care team staff, such as LPN's, HHA's and RN visit staff. Utilizes
a combination of care center resources and recognizes standards of
practice to achieve positive clinical and training outcomes.
Utilizes accepted Amedisys teaching materials for clinician and
patient/family education. Performs on-call responsibilities and
on-call services to patients/families as assigned. Monitors
assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of
third-party payers. Protects, honors, and respects patient and
co-worker confidentiality and right to privacy. Stays informed of
industry knowledge and nursing best practice standards.
Participates in clinical development and continuing education
programs. Performs other duties, as assigned. State Specific Job
Duties: Refer to the Registered Nurse State Matrix - click HERE.
Qualifications Required- Current, unencumbered license to practice
as a Registered Nurse specific to the state(s) the employee is
assigned to work/cover for the company. May possess either a single
state license in each non-compact state and/or a compact license in
their state of residence that is accepted in all Nurse License
Compact (NLC) participating states. Nurse License Compact (NLC)
documents the following: The mutual recognition model of nurse
licensure allows a nurse to have one license (in his or her state
of residency) and to practice in other states (both physical and
electronic), subject to each state's practice law and regulation.
Nurses must legally reside in an NLC state to be eligible to have a
multi-state license. See list of Nurse Licensure Compact States
(NLC). Current CRP certification. One (1+) year of clinical
experience as a Registered Nurse (RN). If less than 1 year clinical
experience as a RN, candidate must be approved by VP Clinical.*
Demonstrated knowledge of the appropriate skills for communicating
with individuals of all ages. Excellent interpersonal skills
including verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates
knowledge of Federal/State rules and regulations, ACHC standards,
and other regulatory requirements. Valid Driver's License. Reliable
transportation and agency required liability insurance. Must be
familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as,
usernames, password concepts, internet, email, navigation of
computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and
windows, effective use of navigation buttons and tool bars, ability
to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.
State Specific Qualifications: Refer to the Registered Nurse State
Matrix - click HERE. *Note - If less than 6 months clinical
experience as a RN, candidate must participate in RN Intern program
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees
and applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital
status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military
status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier
status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Required- Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered
Nurse specific to the state(s) the employee is assigned to
work/cover for the company. May possess either a single state
license in each non-compact state and/or a compact license in their
state of residence that is accepted in all Nurse License Compact
(NLC) participating states. Nurse License Compact (NLC) documents
the following: The mutual recognition model of nurse licensure
allows a nurse to have one license (in his or her state of
residency) and to practice in other states (both physical and
electronic), subject to each state's practice law and regulation.
Nurses must legally reside in an NLC state to be eligible to have a
multi-state license. See list of Nurse Licensure Compact States
(NLC). Current CRP certification. One (1+) year of clinical
experience as a Registered Nurse (RN). If less than 1 year clinical
experience as a RN, candidate must be approved by VP Clinical.*
Demonstrated knowledge of the appropriate skills for communicating
with individuals of all ages. Excellent interpersonal skills
including verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates
knowledge of Federal/State rules and regulations, ACHC standards,
and other regulatory requirements. Valid Driver's License. Reliable
transportation and agency required liability insurance. Must be
familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as,
usernames, password concepts, internet, email, navigation of
computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and
windows, effective use of navigation buttons and tool bars, ability
to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.
State Specific Qualifications: Refer to the Registered Nurse State
Matrix - click HERE. *Note - If less than 6 months clinical
experience as a RN, candidate must participate in RN Intern program
Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees
and applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital
status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military
status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier
status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Demonstrates knowledge of home care and competency in discipline
specific patient care skills, required by the care center for the
provision of patient care. Performs patient comprehensive
assessments and collaborates with patient multi-disciplinary care
team (PT, OT, ST, MSW, and paraprofessionals) and other health care
professionals to develop/modify and implement an individualized
patient plan of care as per physician orders that ensures quality,
proper discharge planning and achieves desired outcomes and goals.
Implements appropriate nursing clinical programs and initiatives to
achieve desired outcomes. Provides clinical episode management
according to Amedisys' processes including oversight of patient's
individualized plan of care and care plan changes as deemed
necessary by patient's status or physician's ordered care. Utilizes
a combination of agency resources and nationally recognized
standards of practice to deliver high quality care and achieve
excellent patient specific outcomes. Makes referrals to other
disciplines as indicated by the patient's identified needs or
documents rationale for not doing so. Promotes and maintains
patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate
rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning appropriate
self-care techniques. Advocates and ensures patient participation
in care planning and goals of care. Supervises caseload including
LPN's and Home Health Aides. Facilitates care coordination with PRN
staff when care is provided for caseload. Completes documentation
timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry
standards, conventions and guidelines, including OASIS assessments,
SOC/Admissions, Recertifications, ABNs, subsequent visits,
physician orders, care coordination etc. Helps to achieve and
maintain continuity of patient care by communicating information
(for example, changes in plan of care, new orders, lab results,
etc.) timely, effectively and systematically with all team members
providing care for the patient including PT, OT, ST, MSW,
paraprofessionals, physicians, family members and community
resources. Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and follow
up through care coordination on assigned caseload for duration that
patients are on service. Participates in Team/Case Conferences.
Leads discussion on multidisciplinary cases as appropriate.
Maintains ongoing communication with clinical manager regarding
progress of patients for assigned caseload. Remains knowledgeable
of organization's quality improvement programs, participates in
agency performance improvement initiatives and incorporates into
patient care planning as appropriate. Demonstrates competency in
skills for required patient care. Initiates, plans and provides
staff education, and performs competency and skills validation for
care team staff, such as LPN's, HHA's and RN visit staff. Utilizes
a combination of care center resources and recognizes standards of
practice to achieve positive clinical and training outcomes.
Utilizes accepted Amedisys teaching materials for clinician and
patient/family education. Performs on-call responsibilities and
on-call services to patients/families as assigned. Monitors
assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of
third-party payers. Protects, honors, and respects patient and
co-worker confidentiality and right to privacy. Stays informed of
industry knowledge and nursing best practice standards.
Participates in clinical development and continuing education
programs. Performs other duties, as assigned. State Specific Job
Duties: Refer to the Registered Nurse State Matrix - click
HERE.
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