Lead Registered Nurse Home Health

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.Functions as a lead team member and fosters a positive and mentoring work environment. Responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of the patients in the home. In collaboration with the patient, family, and health care team (IDT), the registered nurse as case manager will develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care according to the following systems/functions.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current unencumbered licensure with the WV Board of Registered Professional Nurses, or appropriate state board where services will be provided, as a registered professional nurse OR current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

2. Valid driver's license.

3. CPR certification within 30 days of date of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

1. One year of Home Care or Hospice Nursing experience.CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Acts as a source of support and encouragement, answer questions, and provide guidance to new employees.

Demonstrates regard for the dignity, respect and safety of all patients, significant others, family members as defined in the philosophy of the organization.

Serves as a role model and promotes within the staff effective communication and conflict resolution skills, reflecting quality service attitudes and keeping consumer satisfaction in mind.

Complement the role of educator/supervisor in coaching with clinical techniques.

Contributes positively to the teamwork of the department by assisting other staff, contributing ideas, and helping to resolve problems.

Utilizes preceptor guides to develop meaningful field experiences based on patient complexity and diagnosis.

Review documentation and provide constructive feedback on areas needing improvement or additional clarification.

Review the orientation checklist weekly with the new employee and sign-off activity/skill once complete.

Completes onboarding competencies with new employee.

Serves a vital role in counseling in times of work stress, maintain confidentiality.

When applicable, assist and ensure the new employee receives help from an appropriate staff member in other departments, such as Education or Human Resources Department, at the organization.

Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team.

Functions as a lead team member and fosters a positive and mentoring work environment.

Responsible for establishing daily schedule by established deadline and performing a daily huddle with the team.

Conducts random audits of SCO, ROC, and Recertification with a target of 10% or approximately 20 to 25 charts.

Performs and monitors basic patient care according to policies and procedures.

Provides a safe and comfortable environment in the patient's home.

Ensures privacy and demonstrates concern for the dignity of patient in performing all patient care.

Completes assignments in a timely manner.

Assumes on-call responsibility per policy and procedures.

Communicates patient care problems or potential problems to the Administrative Staff and/or other IDT members as identified/occur to assure continuity and coordination of care.

Provides care, based on physical, psychosocial, communication, safety, For full info follow application link.