Reference #: 2024024154 Summary

We are hiring for a full-time Registered Nurse to join our team at Nason Home Health for 1:1 patient care for our clients in the Altoona, PA area.

At Nason Home Health, 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. We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you! employee wellness programs flexibility for true work-life balance holidays & paid time off continuing education & career growth opportunities company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.

Coordinates total 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, and community resources. All done within a Point of Care setting. 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 in collaboration with physician orders. Performs patient comprehensive assessments at designated time points and develops the appropriate plan of care. Ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines as defined by payer source.

Education and Experience

License Requirements Current RN licensure in PA. Current CPR certification Current Drivers License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.