Agency:

Mercy Medical Center Home Health and Hospice

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.               

Note: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), require COVID-19 vaccinations for all Medicare and Medicaid certified providers.  Based on this regulation, all of our employees must be fully vaccinated or have a valid exemption.

SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician. The RN educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The RN is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations.  The RN is responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment.

• Minimum of one year of experience as an RN in an acute care setting. Home care experience is desired.

• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.

• Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients.

• Knowledgeable on nursing best practices.

• Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.

• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.

• Detail-oriented and observant.

• Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely

• Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver. 

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician

• Observes and monitors patient conditions

• Performs OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change

• Administers medication as prescribed by the physician

• Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patients

• Manages multi-disciplinary care as applicable

• Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges

• Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage

• Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care

• Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions

• Listens to patient and family members

• Oversees and supervises total care of patient provided by Aides and LPNs

• Evaluates the treatments and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of care

• Determines if the level of care being provided meets the patients’ needs

• Communicates with the LPNs and Aides on supervisory visit results

• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines

• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education

• Maintains active RN license in state of employment

• Communicates with scheduler any changes outside the normal

• Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences

• Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings

• Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company

• Understands and practices agency policies and procedures

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.

• Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.  

• Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits.

• Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 48 hours of visits.

• Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.

• Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse.

• Fulfills RN visits in assigned geographic location per patient need within federal and state specifications.

HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS:

Health Requirements: Must be able to meet all physical position requirements.  Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation.  Thereafter an annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous TB test.  Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions, which would limit or restrict their ability to perform the job functions listed below. Employees in this position may be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens.  

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Below are minimal knowledge/physical requirements of this position. Travel is required for this position.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

As a Registered Nurse Admission, you will make a difference in the lives of our patients. Our nurses give our patients the greatest gift – the ability to spend enhanced quality time with their loved ones in their preferred environment.

As a Registered Nurse (RN) Admission you will have the opportunity to provide one on one patient care and work at the top of your license.  You will coordinate care and provide home-based nursing care for patients as directed by an attending physician.  You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population.  Interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey.  Home care provides context and real-world perspective about what will really help patients restore their health.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives.  On a pay per visit model, the more visits you make, the more you will earn!  We pay mileage and have bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions.  Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you.  Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

HOW YOU'LL WORK:

You’ll provide clinical care under the direction of the physician. You will educate patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. You will work autonomously, so you need to be efficient in managing your time. You'll be responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice outlined by the state. 

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: 

• Plan of Care: Observe and monitor patient conditions and perform OASIS assessments (If you don’t already know this assessment, we will teach you!) to develop an individualized care plan and adjust as needs change.

• Minimize Patient Risk: Administer medication as prescribed by the physician and help decrease re-hospitalizations by prioritizing visits for high-risk patients.

• Continuity of Care: Manage multi-disciplinary care as applicable while promoting continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.

• Family Educator/Advocate: Counsel patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage. Listen to patient and family members.

• Policies: Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.  Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and physicians to ensure optimal care is provided.

• Rules and Regulations: Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.

• Operations: Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings

HARD & SOFT SKILLS:

• Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude

• Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers

• Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions

REQUIREMENTS

• Registered Nurse with current license in the state of employment

• Minimum one-year experience as an RN in an acute care setting. Home care experience preferred

• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver  

• Capable of all physical demands

We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work.  Apply today!

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.