new job - JHS

Jordan Health Services is currently in search of an experienced, hard-working RNs / Registered Nurses to join their team!

JasperTX

This is the perfect time to join the growing  home care and outpatient care industry!

• Full-time and Per Diem Positions
• Competitive salary
• Flexible scheduling options
• Continuing Education and Mentoring Programs
• Administrative Support Team

• Has a full time staff to manage and support your needs while you focus on meeting the needs of your clients. We offer continuing education and support a collaborative approach with all skilled services.

POSITION:                     RN Field Nurse

ORGANIZATION:          Jordan Health Services – Medicare

REPORTS TO:              RN Clinical Team Manager or Administrator

POSITION SUMMARY:

The RN Field Nurse is responsible for the timely performance, supervision, training, and documentation of clinical service delivery to the patient and his/her caregiver in accordance with accepted standards of nursing practice and regulatory guidelines.  S/he assists the RN Clinical Team Manager in improving the clinical and financial performance of the location.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & COMPONENT PROPORTIONS:

I.            Work Flow Necessary to Ensure Clinical & Financial Success                                 (component proportion   75%)

• Reports availability routinely, preferably weekly, to the scheduler.
• Embraces and adheres to the use of electronic documentation via the organization’s software solution.
• Completes assigned Work Flow tasks within timeframes allotted by the Division.
• Responds timely to patient assignments and also responds in accordance with Divisional guidelines when s/he will not be able to accept assignments.
• Performs and documents nursing service delivery related to patient admission and recertification including the OASIS data set and Plan of Care.
• Completes OASIS data set information, as assigned, regarding patient events, i.e. Transfer to In-Patient Facility, Death In Home, Resumption of Care, Discharge, and Follow-Up.
• Obtains and documents physician orders, when appropriate.
• Responsible for the submission of all documentation and receipt of physician orders to ensure timely locking of OASIS and timely submission of billing.
• Submits nursing orders and documentation, when appropriate.
• Reviews data regarding patient assignments including but not limited to OAISS, Plan of Care, and Coordination Notes prior to service delivery.
• Submits request for new supply requisitions when a new supply order is needed.
• Responds to requests from location staff to clarify information needed for the Plan of Care (485) or OASIS.
• Documents OASIS changes in the Coordination notes, when applicable.
• Submits request to Add New Facility Event, as appropriate.
• Assists with intake of patient referrals and in coordination of services between disciplines and other healthcare providers.
• Participates in the reporting of lab results and/or abnormal findings to the appropriate healthcare professional, physician, and/or field clinician.
• Provides supervision of home health aides and LVN/LPN team members, as assigned.
• Participates in patient case conferences and documents ongoing Coordination of Care with other members of the healthcare team.

II.           QAPI Activities/Home Health Compare Reports                                                        (component proportion   10%)

• Reports and documents Client Complaint and Client Occurrence Events, when appropriate.
• Participates in the QAPI process of the agency, seeking to identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Reports significant patient findings to the RN Case Manager and the RN Clinical Team Manager and collaborates on actions or interventions to be taken.
• Reports and documents patient infections per policy.

III.          Program Administration Coordination                                                                         (component proportion   15%)

• Responsible for the appropriate use of agency resources including, but not limited to, supplies and personnel to ensure financial success.
• Shares on-call responsibilities, as scheduled.
• Works to maintain positive, collaborative relationships with patients, caregivers, referral sources, and/or physicians.
• Maintains availability at all times during his/her scheduled hours of work, either in person or by telecommunications.
• Maintains current knowledge of nursing practice and is responsible for personal continuing education required by the BNE.
• Participates in internal staff meetings and training activities, as assigned.
• Collaborates with members of the marketing team to assist in identifying potential referral sources, and patients appropriate for home care.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education

In accordance with licensing regulations, must meet the following criteria:

Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the state of practice or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).

• Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of active experience as a RN, preferred.
• Possession of a working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid home health care benefits, policies and procedures preferred.
• Understanding of Medical Diagnosis Coding, preferred.

• Skills & Abilities

• Has a positive attitude and willingness to learn throughout employment.
• Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with both clinical and non-clinical staff members.
• Willingness to learn and utilize software solution, inclusive of Divisional Work Flow Tasks.
• Must be organized and have the ability to manage multiple tasks & priorities at any given time.
• Possesses a firm foundation of basic nursing skills.
• Willingness to learn home health regulatory standards related to job-specific duties, including but not limited to: OASIS, Condition of Participation, state-specific licensing rules, diagnosis coding, and internal policies.

• Other

• General

A.   Must have satisfactory references from previous employers.

B.   Must be able to pass a background check which may include criminal history check and OIG sanction screening.

C.   Must be willing to submit to and be able to pass a random drug screening.

D.   Must have a dependable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and maintain vehicular insurance in accordance with laws of the State.

2. Risk Exposure-blood borne pathogens

High Risk.

 3. Physical Requirements

A.   Heavy lifting.

B.   Ability to participate in physical activity.

C.   Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

D.   Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.