BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY  

Provide skilled home care nursing services during intermittent visits to multiple patients on a daily basis.  Assess physical, psychosocial and environmental needs of patients and families in accordance with agency, state and federal regulations.  Coordinate care for assigned caseload of patients and families as a member of a multi-disciplinary home health team.


CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing nursing assessment to identify the physical, psychosocial, behavioral and environmental needs of the patient.
Ensure patients are eligible for home care services and meet program guidelines.
Collaborate with the patient's physician to develop an individualized plan of care meeting all regulations and regulated time frames.
Secure and maintain complete and accurate physician orders within the regulated time frame.
Provide, document and evaluate nursing observations, procedures and interventions in the home according to the plan of care.
Operate and monitor patient care equipment.
Coordinate the plan of care with other nursing, allied health and assistive staff members.
Maintain and coordinate the daily visit schedule in accordance with agency standards to best serve the agency's total patient population.
Teach  family members and other caregivers in the care of the patient.
Delegate care and provide clinical supervision for assistive personnel.
Participate in evaluation of assistive personnel.
Adhere to infection control and safety procedures according to agency policy and procedure.
Adhere to agency compliance policies.
Participate in agency committees and work teams as assigned.
Participate in educational and health programs and activities as appropriate. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Supervision is received from a Nursing Supervisor or other designated official.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Functional supervision is typically exercised over Home Health LPN's, Home Health Aides and other support staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a program in nursing is necessary.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan is necessary. 
Six months of acute nursing experience is necessary.
Broad-based clinical skills including maintenance of peripheral and central IV lines is necessary. 
Ability to meet bonding criteria is necessary. 
Current CPR certification is necessary.
Demonstrated excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills are necessary. 
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a non-structured environment is necessary.  
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is desired. 
Two years RN experience with the specific patient population is desired.  
One to two years home care nursing experience is desired.
This position requires Primary Source Verification.