Home Health Registered Nurse CM at COHESIVE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING LLC

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Palliative Care, Communication Skills, Nursing Judgment, Observation Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Home Health Experience, Process Improvement, Infection Control, Data Management, Safety Procedures, Emergency Procedures, Team Collaboration, Flexibility, Problem Solving, Physical Assessment, Patient Rights

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The position will be responsible for oversight and coordination of patient care for assigned hospice patients and for providing skilled palliative care to hospice patients. Applicants should have excellent observation, clinical, and interpersonal skills, and have good nursing judgment. Position will work closely with the established home health team to ensure appropriate patient care and outcomes. Applicant must have the ability to communicate and interact with patients and family members, and should be able to work independently and organize/prioritize a schedule. Position Summary Expanded: Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, (“The Unity Bill”) this position is considered a “Safety-sensitive position. “Safety-sensitive” is defined to include “any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.” Employees working in “safety-sensitive” roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites. Requirements Functional Abilities Contact with a variety of housing conditions is required. Must be able to maintain concentration during frequent interruptions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be flexible to adjust to changing tasks frequently. Light to moderate degrees of stress are incurred in daily employment. Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position. Able to physically perform the duties required by the position. Able to travel. Physical Requirements Light to moderate physical activity required, including possible lifting to 50lbs, and turning of adult clients. Good color vision is essential to determine subtle changes in a patient’s skin color and to rapidly recognize medication and color-coded supplies. Requires good hearing to assess situations quickly and respond appropriately. Position Qualifications: Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma. At least 2 years of Home Health experience as an RN preferred. Proficient in verbal, written, and electronic communication. Must be flexible to adjust to changing tasks frequently. Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, maintain valid auto liability insurance, and be able to drive throughout the service area under various weather conditions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to maintain concentration during frequent interruptions. Education/Experience BSN and/or MSN Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificates and Licenses Valid Driver’s License Current auto insurance verification CPR Certification Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma Patient Rights Promotes and protects patients’ rights; treats patients with dignity and respect; reports suspected abuse or neglect. Leadership Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks; generates new ideas for change; evaluates and recognizes priorities; communicates and models organizational values; fosters high performance; recognizes need for and provides adequate resources. Process Improvement Applies process improvement methods and techniques; assists in data collection; identifies processes for improvement in daily work; and assists in the education of new employees in the team process. Environment Of Care Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills; demonstrates understanding of safety and security procedures; applies safety and security precautions; demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials plan; demonstrates proper use of equipment. Infection Control Applies hand-washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolation precautions; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee health program; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene; complies with OSHA standards in the workplace; and demonstrates understanding of cross-contamination. Information Management Enters or records data timely and accurately; protects confidentiality of patient information; protects data against loss or destruction; reports suspected violation of security/confidentiality issues. LANGUAGE SKILLS English is the primary language of the facility. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of executives, managers, clients, customers, and the public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form. Ability to define and solve problems, interpret data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software and spreadsheet software as well as Point of Care systems. Must also have experience with internet and email systems. WORKING ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level is usually moderate. 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. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and use hands or fingers, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Responsibilities

The position is responsible for oversight and coordination of patient care for assigned hospice patients and providing skilled palliative care. The applicant will work closely with the home health team to ensure appropriate patient care and outcomes.