Job Description

Job Description

Why join our Dignity Care Home Health team?

We provide high-quality care to help patients maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes. Our team includes nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, social workers, home health aides, liaisons and more who are committed to empowering patients to maintain their independence at home.

We serve our local neighbors and our team members are the heartbeat of everything we do. We care for patients like we do our own families, and we care for one another the same way.

What You Will Do as a Home Health RN Case Manager

At Dignity Care Home Health , a Home Health RN Filed Nurse career is more than a job or “a calling” – it’s a chance to leave a legacy of service and love on someone’s life. A legacy that will be remembered by your patients and their families forever. A legacy that will make your life better as well.

As a Home Health RN Filed Nurse you will You will build from resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of patients and families within their homes and communities. Some of your primary responsibilities will include:

• Completing an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Providing a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)
• Supervising and directing the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and/or the Home Health Aide in implementing the patient care plan
• Developing patient education plans, as needed, and directing the LPN in implementing said plans
• Creating and modifying the Home Health Aide care plan and supervising them via patient feedback and onsite interactions
• Evaluating and revising plan of care as patient status and needs change
• Using health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
• Developing a plan of care, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative action.
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
• Identifying discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implementing prior to discharge of the patient
• Acting as the Case Manager when assigned by the Clinical Supervisor and assuming responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload
• Preparing clinical notes as needed and communicating with the physician regarding patient’s needs

Benefits You Will Enjoy

In addition to competitive pay, full-time team member benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary group programs)
• 401 (K) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified career paths
• Career advancement opportunities

Schedule

Full time, Non Exempt

Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active RN licensure
• One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting
• Bachelor’s degree with one (1) year of home health care experience preferred
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order

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