DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES:
Provide initial and on-going assessment of client needs using the OASIS data elements incorporated into the Comprehensive Assessment.
With input from patient/caregiver and in conjunction with physician, formulates and implements plan of care.
Evaluate effectiveness of care plan and make necessary adjustments.
Provides for emotional and physical comfort and safety of client taking into consideration theirs rights and cultural background.
Receives and transcribes physician orders.
Notify physician and Agency supervisor of unusual reactions and/or changes in client’s condition.
Documents all appropriate observations and treatments in keeping with Agency policies and procedures.
Participates in case conferences, team meetings, staff meetings and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
Provide supervision for Licensed Practical Nurses and/or Home Health Aide as assigned.
Provide any skilled nursing service for which appropriately trained which is prescribed under the plan of care.
Provide monthly summary of skilled services and clients outcomes to physician and Agency supervisor in keeping with Agency policies and procedures. Provides information for 60-day progress reports.
Adhere to all Agency policies and procedures including but not limited to HIPPA Privacy rule.
Maintains strict confidentiality of all patient, employee and Agency information.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor and for which she/he is qualified.
Regulatory Requirements:
Graduate of an approved school of nursing
Currently licensed in the State of Texas
Minimum of (1) one-year current experience in health care community. Home health experience preferred.
Excellent Verbal Communication
Professional Requirements:
Knowledge Medicare and Medicaid guidelines
Excellent communication skills and ability to establish good rapport with other staff members.
Working knowledge of home health care and the principles and techniques of professional nursing and required documentation thereof.
Skillful in organization of work and in principles of time management; and knowledge of management process.
Ability to contribute to the quality of care being rendered through constructive communication with nursing managers and nursing staff.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.