Travel Nurse RN - Home Health - $2,203 per week in Staten Island, NY - Cynet Health : Job Details

Job Title: RN Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Home Health Duration: 260 Shift: 5x5 days Hours per Shift: Not specified Experience: Minimum of two years in a home health setting within the last ten years License: Current RN Licensure in Client Certifications: BLS required before start date Must-Have: - Two years of experience in a home health setting within the last ten years. - Experience conducting comprehensive assessments of patients. - Experience working in a Certified Home Health Agency, Licensed Home Care Service Agency, or Managed Long-Term Care. Description: Required licensure includes current RN licensure in Client. Required experience consists of two years within a home health setting in the last ten years. Nurses must have recent experience conducting comprehensive assessments of patients. All nurse assessors must meet specific requirements. Preferred qualifications include experience conducting assessments similar to UAS. Preferred candidates will have experience caring for a geriatric population and managing chronic diseases in a home setting. Additional experience can include home care experience as a paraprofessional or licensed practical nurse. Examples of experiences that count toward preferred qualifications are provided but do not satisfy required qualifications on their own. Candidates must be under the impression they will be conducting hybrid tele and in-field assessments. Candidates cannot participate in UAS assessment assignments elsewhere. The ability to review health status questions and make evaluations based on criteria for enrollment is necessary. Candidates should work effectively with technology in the workplace. A strong understanding of the practices of professional nursing and relevant laws and regulations is essential. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are required. Ability to communicate and work effectively with multi-generational consumers is important. Candidates must demonstrate sensitivity to the concerns of others and perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment. The position involves executing many complex tasks simultaneously and requires a strong ability to work independently. Job responsibilities include performing initial in-home evaluations of patients. Evaluations must consider health status, strengths, care needs, and preferences. Nurses will review consumer medical documentation relevant to the case. Data must be entered into electronic forms and transmitted as required. Documentation of concerns and other issues surfaced during evaluations is necessary. Maintaining continuity of care and reducing gaps in treatment plans is emphasized. Candidates will discuss healthcare options, needed supports, and vendor options with consumers. Communication with eligible consumers for enrollment into managed care health plans will be initiated. Enhancing communication and collaborative relationships with interdisciplinary care team members is critical. Collecting quality review data and supporting outcome measurements is part of the role. Opportunities for health promotion and illness prevention must be identified. A comprehensive working knowledge of community resources and payer requirements for the target population is essential. Meeting established standards and performing other duties as assigned are required.