Job Description
Summary
We are hiring RNs for in home care in Akron, OH and surrounding areas including Stark and Summit Counties.
At Almost Family Medlink, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
As a Registered Nurse, you can expect:
Flexibility for true work-life balance
Opportunities for career growth
The ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships.
Employee-focused wellness and support programs
If you love nursing and want to strengthen your experience, this is a great opportunity for you! ger and other community resources.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse in Home and Community Based Services provides and directs provisions of nursing and personal care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician or as authorized by the state/program and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. The Registered Nurse coordinates the plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, case manager and other community resources.
Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities
Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice and within infection control standards, in accordance with the plan of care/service plan, and in coordination with other members of the patient/client's care team from admit through discharge.
Completes clinical nursing assessments in accordance with federal and/or state program requirements and as required by payer.
Ensures the patient/client's eligibility and medical necessity for services as defined by payer source and agency policy.
Develops and revises individualized plans of care and/or service plans according to federal and/or state program requirements with other community providers.
Ensures plan of care frequency and duration meets the needs of the patient and initiates plan of care revisions as needed with physician approval.
Education and Experience
Experience Desired
A minimum of one year experience as an RN preferred.
License Requirements
Must have current RN licensure in state of practice.
Current driver's license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Current CPR certification required.
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Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.
