Providing case management as described in SOP for all cases involving nursing and therapy services
Making the initial evaluation visit as applicable and re-evaluating each patient’s nursing needs on a regular basis
Providing nursing services, treatments and diagnostic procedures requiring specialized skills and assuming full responsibility for each of your patients
Participating in in-service programs, as well as training, and teaching other nursing personnel
Developing and implementing the treatment plan for each patient under the direction of their physician
Observing and reporting symptoms, reaction to treatments, drugs, and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition
Evaluates and revises the plan of care, as necessary.
Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skill based on the physician’s orders and the nursing diagnosis. Examples of such services include, but are not limited to, physical assessment, patient and family teaching, urinary catheter insertion and care, venepuncture and administration of IV fluids or medications, dressing changes, sterile and non-sterile etc.
Acts as the coordinator of the health care team in order to maintain the proper linkages with a continuum of care.
Provides reports to the patient’s physician about patient under care when the patient’s condition changes or there are deviations from the plan of care.
Initiating preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate for the patient’s care and safety. Effecting changes in environment to ensure patient safety and security.
Maintaining clinical and progress notes for each patient receiving care and providing progress reports to their physician
Coordinating services for patients as needed to other agencies and health care providers as appropriate.
Counseling the patient and their family in meeting nursing and related needs
Providing supervision of home health aide services and preparing written instructions for care provided by home health aides
Maintaining confidentiality of patient and company matters
Submitting required documentation in a timely manner
Assisting the seniors and Program manager in decision making and policy formation as it pertains to the Home Care Program.
Participating in surveys, studies and special projects as assigned
Maintaining accurate time records
In addition to schedule hours, participating in weekend/holiday call schedule.
Observing company’s attendance requirements and dress code.
Conserving company’s resources and adequately maintaining company’s property, supplies, and equipment.
Adhering to all company polices, including but not limited to, infection control and safety, education, reporting and practice implementation.
