| NHRMC, established in 1967 in Wilmington, NC, is recognized as a preeminent healthcare organization focused on leading our community to outstanding health. We have an 855 bed network of hospitals and multi-specialty physician group practices with more than 200 physicians. With a network of primary, specialty, neighborhood clinics and regional medical centers; you will find our culture is the very definition of best in practice. Join us and find out how many ways NHRMC offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients and community. NHRMC Home Health offers healthcare insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, company car, mileage, and many more great benefits package options! | About the Job | | Location: NHRMC Home Care Department: HC - Skilled Nursing Full Time Equivalent: Fulltime Work Type: 64 to 80 Hours Pay Period Work Schedule: STD HRS - Standard-Exe or Office w flex Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes | | What You'll Do | | Summary:
Responsible for coordinating home care services which includes establishing and maintaining the patient’s plan of care. Responsible for the quality, customer service and financial management of assigned case load. Responsibilities:
1. Assesses patient needs through the collection and interpretation of health care assessment data.
2. Develops and ensures all patient plan of cares are appropriate to meet the individual needs of the patient.
3. Coordinates patient care between the patient, caregiver, physician, and other appropriate disciplines.
4. Responsible for the completion of all home health documentation, including the timeliness of admissions, recerts, discharges, and all OASIS documentation.
5. Ensures all clinical records are in compliance with health care law, reimbursement guidelines, agency policy and accreditation standards.
6. Obtains, clarifies, documents and reports physician orders as appropriate.
7. Provides patient and caregiver teaching as appropriate per the plan of care.
8. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition.
9. Identifies discharge planning needs and implements prior to discharge
10. Conducts admissions, recerts, ROC, and discharges for the assigned case load.
11. Conducts routine nursing visits as needed.
12. Conducts supervisory visits when necessary to monitor home health aide performance.
13. Responsible for the quality outcome scores of the assigned patients.
14. Responsible for the patient satisfaction scores of the assigned patients.
15. Responsible for the financial management of all assigned cases including insurance authorizations and meeting reimbursement requirements. | | Position Requirements | | Credentials:
Essential:
* Registered Nurse
* Drivers License Class C
Education:
Essential:
* Associate Degree
Other information:
Experience: Minimum 1 year of recent acute care, home health or related experience required. Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Individual will possess commensurate combination of education, experience and qualifications. Education: ADN from approved school required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Licensure: Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. Valid Driver’s License required. |
| Other Information | This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position. Depending on the location of the job, duties may vary. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind; my employment with the Company is at will. |
Keywords: Home care, Nursing, RN, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Novant Health |
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