Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Clinical - $39-45 per hour
Company: AccentCare
Location: Killeen
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
AccentCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health
Clinical for a nursing job in Killeen, Texas.Job Description &
Requirements
OverviewBuilding Better Together. Bringing passion and purpose to
all we do!We have a bold vision to reimagine care. And that's
possible because of every individual team member. AccentCare
believes investing in people and their opportunities produce more
satisfying careers, personal growth, and better patient outcomes.
In addition, we emphasize training and hiring a diverse workforce
with the lived experience and skills to deliver culturally
competent, inclusive care. Responsibilities The role contributes to
AccentCare's mission of Honoring Life and Offering Hope by
partnering with the care teams to direct and facilitate the care
and support of patients, families and the physicians who treat
patients that are facing chronic illnesses or a life-threatening
illness. The Nurse Practitioner will join and assist the Physician
in providing comprehensive medical care to patients in a variety of
settings, including: home, hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted
living facilities.--1. Develop and implement clinical plans of care
for adult patients with chronic and terminal illnesses. 2. Perform
patient assessment, history and physical; recommendations on
aggressive symptom-management. 3. Develop plans to meet patient and
family physical and psychosocial needs 4. Monitor patient progress;
update the Team Director and team members; consult regarding
discharge planning; and patient/family teaching 5. Maintain patient
medical records according to established standards and documents in
a systematic, accurate and succinct format 6. Maintain
communication with the supervisory physician(s) and attending
physician to review patient records and care plans on a routine
basis 7. Refer patients to Physician or to specialized healthcare
resources for consultation or treatment as appropriate 8. Initiate
communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff
members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and
use of resources for the patient/family. 9. Provide patient/family
education and counseling including instructing the family and/or
patient caregiver on: How to administer medication and recognize
side effects. How to perform personal care and oral hygiene. How to
assist in lifting, moving, ambulation and exercise. How to prepare
for the events preceding death 10. May provide appropriate support
at time of death 11. Assist in making home health aide assignments,
prepare written instructions for the aide and supervise the aide in
the home 12. Participate in continuing education and/or continuing
medical education as required by licensing body 13. Prescribe
medication as permitted by the state and/or the state Board of
Nursing 14. Serve as a resource to hospital, facility staff and/or
physicians on palliative care issues. 15. Participate in hospice
orientation and ongoing education programs 16. Supervise and
delegate to members of the care team as appropriate17. Other duties
as assignedPre-Hospice1. Face-to-face clinical and needs assessment
at intake, preferably in the patient's home setting, inclusive of
the patient's medical, emotional, spiritual, social, and practical
needs2. Face-to-face reassessment done when needed and at least
every 60 days Plan of care development based on these assessments
and incorporating the patient's and family's priorities3. Conduct
follow-up with the patient and family, through telemedicine,
telephone calls, writing or in-person, between assessment visits,
as needed4. Consult and involve appropriate member of the
Pre-Hospice team to provide follow up whenever possible and as
appropriate5. Complete a hand-off of the patient at time of
discharge, whether to primary care, hospice or any other discharge
destination6. Clinical supervision of the care plan including all
medicine orders7. Collaborate with the rest of the Pre-Hospice team
including alerting the team to changes and newly identified patient
needs as they arise-- Qualifications1. Master's degree, required2.
Current and unencumbered advanced practice nursing license in
state(s) practicing3. Current and valid CPR certification
required4. Certified by a nationally recognized advanced nursing
practice organization5. Minimum one-year experience, required in
California6. Previous experience in hospice, home health, general
medical surgical or patient population specific (i.e.: geriatrics,
pediatric, etc.) nursing7. Demonstrates familiarity with policies
of the agency and state(s) and federal regulations pertaining to
nursing services.8. Demonstrated expertise in pain/symptom
management and advanced care planning9. Must have reliable
automobile, valid driver's license, and the minimum state required
liability auto insurance10. Commitment to AccentCare's philosophy
of care, TRUE HOPE values, vision and mission statements as an
exemplary role model for all staff
AccentCare Job ID #5480. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and
40 hours per week (subject to confirmation). Posted job title:
Nurse Practitioner NEAbout AccentCareYour mission, our
vision.--Together we--can--Make A Difference!AccentCare--, Inc. is
among the nation's largest and most respected post-acute healthcare
providers. Over 50 years strong, we are relentless about innovation
and uncompromising about patient-first care! Driven to provide the
highest quality, evidence-based care, matched with a gracious,
personalized experience. We never lose sight of our commitment to
our patients, our communities and each other.
About AccentCare:AccentCare is the 4th largest home health company
in the nation with a history of care of over 50 years.--We have
more than 30,000 qualified professionals in over 242 offices who
are dedicated to improving the quality of living. With advanced
technologies, proprietary programs, and extensive training, our
caring team members uphold our mission for over 200,000 patients
and clients each year.Benefits
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