Company Overview: Our client is a family-owned Home Care Services company founded in 2014 who provides a positive work environment focused on quality patient care rather than profit margins. Employees enjoy a flexible schedule, working Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with on-call duty every third weekend at $75/day (rarely called). Benefits include a 401(k) with a 4% match, leadership opportunities for career growth, and a collegial team atmosphere.
Supervisor: Director of Nursing
Key Responsibilities: - Provide comprehensive nursing care based on the patient's care plan, including health and psychosocial evaluations, condition monitoring, health promotion, preventive care, service coordination, and direct nursing care.
- Conduct patient admissions, transfers, and discharges using OASIS assessments; prepare and present patient records for review.
- Collaborate with physicians and supervisors to update and implement patient care plans; submit clinical and progress notes weekly.
- Participate in case conferences, staff development meetings, and the patient's discharge planning process.
Patient Care Coordination: - Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments at the appropriate time points.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans, explaining agency services to patients and families, and coordinating with other healthcare team members (e.g., Home Health Aides, therapists).
- Provide skilled nursing care as ordered by the physician, observing and reporting any changes in the patient's condition.
Supervision and Training: - Supervise Home Health Aides and LPNs, conducting evaluations and providing guidance as needed.
- Participate in educational experiences for student nurses and continually strive to improve nursing skills through ongoing education and professional development.
Job Requirements: - Valid driver's license and ability to drive to patient residences in Delaware County and North and South Philadelphia. (Company car available if needed).
- Ability to perform physical assessments and patient care, including lifting and turning patients.
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, licensed as an RN in Pennsylvania, with at least 2 years of experience in community/home health or hospital settings.
- Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
- Strong documentation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Prior experience with OASIS and proven expertise in documentation.