Registered Nurse - Home Care

Description
Enjoy the FLEXIBILITY that comes with this role!
NOW OFFERING $10,000 SIGN ON BONUSES!

• As a part of Munson Healthcare’s commitment to providing quality patient care, qualified applicants accepting certain full-time positions are eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus with employment commitment. Applicants can learn more about the sign-on bonus and qualifications when connecting with a recruiter.

Munson Healthcare has the most comprehensive home health program in Northern Michigan. We have built our reputation for excellence by providing kind, attentive, and respectful in-home care for more than 50 years. We are looking for team members who will continue our tradition of providing kind and respectful care for our patients in their homes.
Munson Healthcare is northern Michigan’s largest and leading healthcare system. Based in Traverse City, Michigan, our team of medical experts, nine award-winning community hospitals, and related organizations serve people in 30 counties.
Entry Requirements

• Acute care, home care, or hospice experience preferred.
• Graduation from a recognized school of nursing and a current Michigan RN licensure.
• Registered nurses hired by Munson Home Health or transferred from Munson Medical Center to Munson Home Health prior to January 1, 2009, are encouraged to obtain a BSN. Certification in the specialty area of practice is also encouraged.
• Proven health assessment, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to make independent judgments directing patient care.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Registered nurses hired by Munson Home Health or transferred from Munson Medical Center to Munson Home Health on or after January 1, 2009, are required to obtain a BSN within ten years of their system hire date. Certification in the specialty area of practice is encouraged.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English. Computer literacy required.
• Meets Home Health and Medicare standards as evidenced by criminal background check and fingerprinting.
• Possesses current Michigan motor vehicle license, ability to drive a car, and an insured vehicle capable of transport to patient homes or other offices in various weather conditions.
• Meets MHH established requirements for proof of health status. Physically able to lift 35 pounds. Demonstrates ability to move, position and transfer clients utilizing good body mechanics, lifting techniques and/or transfer assistive devices to avoid manipulating more than 35 pounds.

ORGANIZATION
Reports to the manager, clinical supervisor or designee.
Provides direction to and supervision of Home Health Aides, LPN’s and homemakers.
Interacts interdependently with other Home Health staff and volunteers, physicians, support staff, other hospital staff and members of the community.
SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Coordinates and refers services including, but not limited to, Home Health Aide and Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and Social Work, Chaplain, and Bereavement Care to specific patients, as appropriate.
• Employees with e-mail are required to maintain proficiency in the basic functions of the program and are also required to regularly check email and keep calendars up to date.
• Initiates the plan of care, identifying problems, setting goals, and plan for discharge. Revises goals and discharge planning as necessary through evaluation of outcomes.
• Uses a framework for assessment, implementation, coordination and evaluation to provide outcome-based services for an assigned patient caseload from admission through discharge.
• Provides those services and/or treatments requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, including preventative, rehabilitative, palliative and end of life nursing care.
• Informs the physician (where applicable) and other team members of changes in the client’s needs, condition, or service requests by using Munson Home Health’s current processes and technology.
• Evaluates own needs and seeks personal support and/or guidance of management or another member of the interdisciplinary team, as needed.
• Records in a timely manner evaluation data, the plan of care, interventions, client’s response to interventions, and all other clinical patient documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Consults with and educates the patient and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, disease/symptom management, palliative and end of life care, as appropriate.
• Promotes personal and patient safety.
• Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Home Health.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Counsels the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
• Meets established productivity standards.
• Completes other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Performs initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client’s needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments when required.
• Participates in quality/performance improvement measures.
• Uses established program specific criteria to determine eligibility for certification/ recertification and placement in the appropriate level of care.
• Participates in in-service programs.
• Secures equipment and supplies required based on plan of care, including pharmaceuticals for Hospice patients.
• Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Home Health.
• Supervises LPNs and paraprofessionals providing services.