PRN Registered Nurse, Personal Care

Responsibilities

What You Will Do: Accepts client admissions as assigned by Agency. Completes initial home assessments of clients, caregivers and home environments for admission to and continued services to determine eligibility and needs according to DMAS and/or Agency regulations Prepares written plans of care for administration of care to the client. Conducts supervisory visits to the client’s home to ensure quality and appropriateness of services as well as the health, safety and welfare of the client. Provides any necessary supervision to the aide and client and records all significant documentation in the client’s file accordingly. Observes, evaluates and documents the adequacy and appropriateness of care based upon the recipient’s functional status and medical/social needs. Submits the needed documentation requesting increases/decreases in hours of care provided to the member. Discusses the client/family’s satisfaction of services during scheduled supervisory visits. Reviews aide records during the supervisory visits in accordance with regulatory and organizational policies. Maintains timely/comprehensive clinical records, reports and DMAS forms per agency guidelines. Corrects documentation as requested by Clinical Supervisor. Coordinates care for clients with staffing coordinators and other outside agencies/organizations as needed. Arranges necessary referrals to physicians, skilled services and other community agencies in collaboration with other staff disciplines as needed. Maintains ongoing communication with Paraprofessional staff regarding changes in client conditions or plan of care and evaluates for effectiveness. Serves as advocate for clients/caregivers and reports any issues/concerns or needed changes to the Agency and/or support staff. Participates in clinical meetings and completes in-services as directed. Maintains schedule for required visits and completes these visits according to regulatory and organizational criteria. Submits monthly Level of Care reviews per DMAS guidelines.

Qualifications

Active RN state license Valid drivers’ license Two or more years of applicable nursing experience *Eligibility for certain benefits may depend on employment status Home Recovery Home Aid is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.