Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Associated Home Care

About Associated Home Care

Fueled by a real understanding of today’s challenges, Associated is committed to a fundamental re-imagining of what it means to age. With over 20 years of operating experience, we have built a replicable service prototype, developed profitable, long-standing referral relationships, and created an innovative brand that positions us to serve the future customer. We are embarking on an exciting new growth chapter that focuses on client service excellence, caregiver engagement, technological innovation, and growth in new markets. 

The Opportunity

We are a mission-driven organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of seniors as they age.  We are passionate about what we do -- providing seniors and their families with a comprehensive, vetted and coordinated in-home service network that is high-touch, tech-enabled, compassionate and extremely well managed. We are in the exciting and dynamic home healthcare industry.  Our market opportunity is large and growing as the baby boomers age and the home increasingly becomes the epicenter for care as consumers demand convenience and lower-cost solutions. 

Job Summary

The RN is responsible for administering the Care Plan and the patient/client’s health and wellness as indicated by the Care Plan. Assures compliance with nursing/clinical standards federal, state, and local government regulations, and company policies. This role will treat patients, when appropriate and as needed for Skilled Nursing Services.

Essential Functions:

• Follows the appropriate Care Plan in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, patient/client/caregivers, the patient/client’s physician and other care team members as appropriate.
•  Performs on-site Orientation, quarterly Supervision Visits, Skill Checks and Annual Performances of home care aides in compliance with Federal, State and applicable Accrediting body Regulations and AHC Policies.
• Provides on-going instructions to home health aides during field visits including reinforcement of Standard Precautions, Client Respect. HIPPA and Safety.
• Review Personal Care Plans from Aging service Access Points, (ASAP), orienting aides in following the care plan as authorized by the ASAP RN.
• Documents services rendered and changes in client conditions and/or family and home situation.
• Communicates with ASAP Case Managers or client’s legal representative/family any concerns or issues regarding client status as necessary.
• Perform Mantoux tests as needed for Compliance.
• May discuss medication changes with physician but may not take medication orders over the phone. The call must be redirected to the patient/client’s pharmacist/pharmacy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent problem-solving ability; organizational skills and requires minimal direction.
• Demonstrated competence in applying processes designed to ensure adherence to all pertinent federal and state rules and regulations.
• Strong communication skills. Possess the ability to clearly and effectively communicate with staff, physicians, referral sources, patients and their families.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills.

Qualifications:

Required

• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
• Current licensed Registered Nurse in practicing state. 
• One or more years of experience and responsibilities in clinical home health services, or equivalent preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver in the appropriate state and have available independent transportation with current insurance coverage.

Preferred

• Current CPR certification.

Make a difference in the life of a senior. Apply now! 

Associated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. 

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