Home Health Registered Nurse

In this role you will be responsible for: 

• Provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, in accordance with the plan of treatments signed by the physician and may make the initial evaluation visit to the client. Demonstrates competency in all skills required for the agency.
• Provides initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client's needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments at appropriate time points. Evaluates and regularly re-evaluates the nursing needs of the client; initiates, develops, implements, and makes necessary revisions to the clients plan of care.
• Initiates diagnostic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate to the clients care and safety. Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the client's needs.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and/or appropriate health professional as often as needed, or upon changes in the client's condition.
• Teaches, supervises, and counsels the client and family regarding home nursing procedures and other care needs as appropriate to the client's condition.
• Coordinates the total plan of care and maintains continuity of care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same clients. Attends client care conferences. Initiates client care conferences for complex and/or multidisciplinary clients whenever needed.
• Assigns home health aide services to specific patients. Supervises home health aide in alignment with Medicare Conditions of Participation and assesses the client's need for unskilled care and revises plan as appropriate. Communicates changes to the plan of care to the aide, patient/caregiver, and physician.
• Supervises LPN and paraprofessionals providing services.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized client care progress records with accuracy, timeliness, and according to policies. Submits accurate and timely documentation.
• Responsible for following all policies and procedures regarding service delivery, documentation, and care coordination with full compliance. This includes, but not limited to: client education, infection control, management of hazardous wastes, and age specific behaviors for clients.
• Participates in in-service programs and quality improvement initiatives.
• Plans for client discharge from services.

Required Qualifications 

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing 
• Current State License as a Registered Nurse 
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting 
• Nursing skills as defined by accepted nursing standards 
• Demonstrates ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients, families, and caregivers in varied settings and to function effectively in the home or nursing facility environment 
• Demonstrates skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with ill, disabled, terminal patients, family emotional stress, and tolerance of individual lifestyles 
• Demonstrates ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and deadlines. 
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage

Desired Qualifications 

• BSN preferred 
• Home Health or hospice experience preferred

Location 

• Office Location: 24255 W 13 Mile Rd STE 210, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 
• Main Service Area: South Lyon and surrounding area

Hours 

• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Pay Range

$75,000—$85,000 USD

Background Screening

Optimal Care conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Optimal Care is an equal-opportunity employer.