RN - Registered Nurse

Company: Decatur Morgan HomeCare
Location: Decatur
Posted on: May 9, 2022

Job Description:

Company Overview: Why be an RN with Decatur Morgan Homecare & LHC Group?

• We offer benefits including but not limited to:
  
  • Customizable Schedules
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Medical, dental, and vision packages effective immediately
  • 401(k)
  • Career Advancement with 1 year
  • Internal promotions with a career plan
  • All-encompassing Orientation and Fast Trak option for Home Care experienced clinicians
  • LHC Group, Inc. is a national provider of in-home healthcare services, with an emphasis on providing quality, value-based healthcare to patients in the comfort and privacy of their home.
  • A career with LHC Group means you will be empowered to provide the kind of service you can be proud of. Our emphasis on person-centered care affords the time and opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives every day. A day in the life of a Registered Nurse with Decatur Morgan Homecare:
    • A RN delivers high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home
      • A RN provides comprehensive patient care ranging from IV insertion, wound care, medication management, educating on disease management etc.
        • Makes the initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit, determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care within State specific guidelines, and submits accurate, complete, and timely documentation, per policy. Essential Functions:
          • Provides clinical services within the scope of practice, as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
          • Makes the initial and-or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit, determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care within State specific guidelines, and submits accurate, complete, and timely documentation, per policy.
          • Regularly evaluates and re-evaluates (as warranted by changes in condition but at least every 60 days) the patient's nursing needs.
          • Performs patient comprehensive assessments at designated time points and develops the appropriate POC, in collaboration with physician orders.
          • Ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines as defined by payer source.
          • Initiates, develops, implements and makes necessary revisions to the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other health care professional's involved in care. Education & Experience: License Requirements
            • Current RN licensure in state of practice.
              • Current CPR certification required.
                • Current Drivers License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability. Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider requests for religious or medical exemptions.

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