RN/Case Manager Home Health Care or SNF Hospice - Fulltime Days

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Wednesday 9/10/08 4pm-7pm

3111 Winton Road South (Across from Valley Cadillac/Hummer)

Lifetime Care, a well-respected home health care and hospice agency, is currently conducting a search for Registered Nurses to make home health care or SNF Hospice visits to patients in the Rochester NY or Wayne/Seneca County regions.

 

Essential Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Systematically and continuously collects and documents opening and revisit assessment data regarding the patient and family needs. Identifies and prioritizes health problems based on assessments. Develops, implements and evaluates goal directed intervention plans based on identified needs (in collaboration with the attending physician and other health team members). Manages and coordinates patient care in a manner which ensures the efficient and effective delivery of appropriate home care services and community support. RN’s may be assigned as primary nurses with responsibility for all case coordination of patients requiring any other type of care. Assesses the need for home health aide services, establishes the aide activity sheet, supervises and evaluates the aide in the performance of patient care duties. Communicates all changes in patient status and/or service needs  and ensures action is taken in a timely manner. Facilitates the development and implementation of home health care discharge plans. Documents all patient care in a timely fashion. Practices according to Agency and community standards. Participates in quality assurance activities as requested. Attends required staff meetings, in-services and/or supervisory conferences when requested.

 

Qualifications

 

Graduate of an accredited school of registered professional nursing; BSN preferred. Valid NYS registered nursing license. A minimum of 2 years (recent) experience as a licensed RN in a home health, hospice or acute care setting is required. Must have ability to travel (own car and valid NYS driver's license required). Demonstrates strong computer documentation, interpersonal, communication, organization and time management skills. 

 

Excellent work environment.  1:1 patient centered care.  Competitive pay and benefits.

 

To learn more apply online:  http://www.lifetimecare.org and click on careers.

 

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