RNs-

• Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) documents the following: The mutual recognition model of nurse licensure allows a nurse to have one license (in his or her state of residency) and to practice in other states (both physical and electronic), subject to each state’s practice law and regulation. Nurses must legally reside in a NLC state to be eligible to have a multi-state license.
• One (1+) year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN). If less than 1 year clinical experience as a RN, candidate must be approved by VP Clinical.
• Current CPR certification.
• Able to assess patient status and identify requirements relative to age specific needs.
• Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, user names and password concepts; internet; e-mail; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.

• Demonstrates knowledge of home care and competency in discipline specific patient care skills, required by the care center for the provision of patient care.
• May be assigned RN visits as member of care team, and/or may be required to supervise a patient caseload, including LPN’s and HHA’s.
• Performs patient comprehensive assessments, as assigned, and collaborates with patient multi-disciplinary care team (PT, OT, ST, MSW and paraprofessionals) and other health care professionals to develop/modify and implement an individualized plan of care as per physician orders that ensures quality, proper discharge planning and achieves desired outcomes and goals.
• Helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by communicating information (for example, changes in the plan of care, new orders, lab results, etc) timely, effectively and systematically with all team members providing care to the patient. Facilitates interdisciplinary communication and follow-up through care coordination on assigned patients and/or caseload of patients for duration they are on service.
• Provides patient episode management per company protocol.
• Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient’s needs or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Utilizes a combination of care center resources and rationally recognizes standards of practice to achieve positive clinical outcomes.
• Participates in clinical outcomes monitoring, follow up and care center performance improvement initiatives.
• Initiates, plans and provides staff education and performs competency and skills validation for staff as needed.
• Utilizes accepted company teaching materials in patient/family education.
• Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager.
• Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards, conventions and guidelines, including OASIS assessments, SOC/Admissions, Recertifications, ABN’s, subsequent visits, physician orders, care coordination, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LPNs

• Current and unencumbered license to practice as a practical/vocational nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance to complete home visits.

• Acute care experience as a licensed nurse with the adult population in a medical – surgical environment.
• Previous home health or hospice experience.

• Verifies the plan of care and any verbal orders prior to each visit and provides skilled nursing care to the patient according to the physician’s orders and as directed by the Registered Nurse in accordance with care center policies.
• Performs vital signs and monitors the patient for signs and symptoms of the primary and secondary diagnosis defined by the Plan of Care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Reviews all medications for each patient each visit and performs a medication reconciliation at each visit. 
• Teaches and trains patients and caregivers in learning appropriate self-care techniques with demonstrations as appropriate to ascertain response to training.
• Collaborates and exchanges patient information with the physician and the Registered Nurse as well as other appropriate staff as frequently as necessary to assure patient’s needs are being met. Notifies the physician and Registered Nurse as soon as possible when patient’s condition changes.
• Documents clinical visit notes in the home if possible or within time frame mandated by care center policy.
• Performs specialized procedures required as ordered by the physician (i.e. foley catheter change- for  which competency has been deemed appropriate).
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required.
• Stays abreast of nursing trends and knowledge.
• Participates in Patient Care Conferences as frequently as needed and according to care center policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.