In-Home Registered Nurse RN
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NATIONAL HOME CARE CORPORATION
Americus, GA, US
Summary
The Registered Nurse will conduct comprehensive in-home assessments for medically fragile children to evaluate their clinical needs and home environment. They are responsible for developing individualized plans of care and maintaining accurate clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
Job Description
In-Home Registered Nurse (RN)
Position Type: PRN/Contract – Field Based
Service Area: Sumter, Lee, Terrell, Crisp,
Reports To: Director of Nursing/Clinical Supervisor
Position Summary
National Home Care Corporation is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to conduct in-home assessments for medically fragile children.
The assessment nurse evaluates each child’s medical condition, skilled nursing needs, functional abilities, home environment, caregiver support and safety concerns. The nurse prepares accurate clinical documentation to support the development of an individualized plan of care and the submission of required documentation for service authorization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments in the child’s home.
- Review diagnoses, medical history, medications, physician orders, hospital records and supporting clinical documentation.
- Evaluate the child’s current condition and need for skilled nursing or personal-care services.
- Assess respiratory, neurological, gastrointestinal, nutritional, mobility, behavioral and other relevant clinical needs.
- Evaluate medical equipment and treatments, including feeding tubes, tracheostomies, ventilators, oxygen, suctioning, seizure precautions and medication administration, when applicable.
- Identify safety risks within the home and recommend appropriate interventions.
- Interview parents or caregivers regarding the child’s daily care, routines, limitations and level of assistance required.
- Evaluate caregiver availability, knowledge and ability to safely participate in the child’s care.
- Develop or assist with an individualized plan of care based on the assessment, physician orders and medical necessity.
- Complete assessment forms, nursing notes, medication profiles and other required documentation accurately and within established deadlines.
- Communicate with physicians, families, hospitals, therapists, schools, case managers and agency staff as needed.
- Clarify incomplete or conflicting medical information before submitting the assessment.
- Notify the clinical supervisor of significant changes in condition, safety concerns or suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA
- Perform other nursing and documentation duties related to the assessment process.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Georgia or active multistate nursing privilege authorizing practice in Georgia.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- At least one year of professional nursing experience.
- Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
- Ability to travel to patients’ homes within the assigned service area.
- Ability to complete documentation electronically and meet required deadlines.
- Ability to successfully complete all required background checks, screenings and credentialing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Pediatric nursing experience.
- Home-health, private-duty nursing, complex-care or utilization-review experience.
- Experience caring for medically fragile children.
- Experience assessing children with tracheostomies, ventilators, feeding tubes, seizures or other complex medical needs.
- Experience developing pediatric plans of care.
- Knowledge of medical-necessity documentation.
Required Skills
- Comprehensive pediatric assessment
- Critical thinking and sound clinical judgment
- Detailed and objective documentation
- Care planning and case coordination
- Professional communication
- Time management and independent scheduling
- Family-centered and culturally responsive care
- Confidentiality and regulatory compliance
Physical and Travel Requirements
- Regular travel to private residences throughout the assigned territory.
- Ability to enter homes with varying layouts and accessibility.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend and use electronic documentation equipment.
- Ability to observe the child, medical equipment and home environment thoroughly.
- Reasonable accommodations may be provided in accordance with applicable law.
Schedule
This is a field-based position with scheduling determined by assessment demand and family availability. Some travel and occasional evening and weekend availability may be required.
How to Apply
Apply online at:
www.nationalhomehealthcorp.com/join-our-team
For additional information, call 800-977-2186.
At National Home Care, Our goal is to help each patient gain and maintain as much control and independence in their life as possible. National Home Care is a successful means of providing high quality health care services to the patient and their family in the home environment. We work hand-in-hand with doctors, patients, and family members, to develop a personalized home health care program for your loved ones, and we coordinate competent and compassionate health care providers to help you carry out that program. You should consider home care services if you or a loved one: •Is home bound•Is recovering from an illness, surgery, or hospital stay•Has a terminal illness•Has been recently diagnosed with a medical condition•Had a change in medications and need instructions•Has a physical condition that keeps you at home making it difficult to receive outpatient services.
At National Home Care, Our goal is to help each patient gain and maintain as much control and independence in their life as possible •We pride ourselves on providing personalized, respectful care with professionalism and compassion•We maintain the highest standards in the delivery of health care•Our licensed supervisory staff ensures proper, individualized care•We perform criminal and background checks on all of our employees
If eligible, home care services are typically covered by Medicare and other major and third-party insurances. You or your loved one could receive services from National Home Care at no cost.
Founded
2008
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Wellness and Fitness Services
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Redford, Michigan
At National Home Care, Our goal is to help each patient gain and maintain as much control and independence in their life as possible. National Home Care is a successful means of providing high quality health care services to the patient and their family in the home environment. We work hand-in-hand with doctors, patients, and family members, to develop a personalized home health care program for your loved ones, and we coordinate competent and compassionate health care providers to help you carry out that program. You should consider home care services if you or a loved one: •Is home bound•Is recovering from an illness, surgery, or hospital stay•Has a terminal illness•Has been recently diagnosed with a medical condition•Had a change in medications and need instructions•Has a physical condition that keeps you at home making it difficult to receive outpatient services.
At National Home Care, Our goal is to help each patient gain and maintain as much control and independence in their life as possible •We pride ourselves on providing personalized, respectful care with professionalism and compassion•We maintain the highest standards in the delivery of health care•Our licensed supervisory staff ensures proper, individualized care•We perform criminal and background checks on all of our employees
If eligible, home care services are typically covered by Medicare and other major and third-party insurances. You or your loved one could receive services from National Home Care at no cost.
Founded
2008
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Wellness and Fitness Services
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Redford, Michigan
