Pediatric Registered Nurse - Home Care

Job Description

Job Description

Pediatric Registered Nurse - Home Care

The Caswood Group has 2 openings for for RNs with Pediatric and Home Care experience for a 13 week travel contract in Monroe County.

Opening 1:

Monday - Friday: 8am - 4:30pm EST

Opening 2:

32hrs/week Friday - Sunday 8am -4:30pm
BOTH POSITIONS will train for first two weeks of contract M-F 8am - 4:30pm

Responsibilities of the Pediatric Home Care RN:

• Develop care plans appropriate to the patients/families health care needs in conjunction with patient, family, physician, clinical operations team and third party payers including obtaining medical orders and approval of medical services.
• Completes the OASIS Assessment as needed to accurately reflect the clinical, functional and social needs of the patient.
• Assures the completion of all appropriate clinical records needed for compliance with state and federal legislation and the delivery of seamless service within established time frames.
• Refers to appropriate Health Care Systems, URMHC and community agencies/resources.
• Communicates to the health care team members the outcome of the assessment/reassessment (if applicable) visit to ensure appropriate follow up occurs based on the
  needs of the patient/family’s plan of care.
• Displays an exemplary level of patience, courtesy, and flexibility. Interacts with patients, physicians, and URMHC staff in a manner conducive to maintain positive relationships and to meet the goals and objectives of the agency.
• Ensures problem resolution at the point of contact.
• Maintains appropriate productivity requirements.
• Adheres to Professional Home Visit Performance Standards.

QUALIFICATONS:

Education & Experience - Applicants must possess the following qualifications:

• Education: New York State Unencumbered RN License
• Experience:
  • One year of experience as a clinical pediatric nurse strongly preferred, home care experience preferred.
  • Telemetry Experience Required
• BLS

Knowledge, Skill, & Ability Requirements

· Strong interviewing, assessment, and communication skills.

Technical & Systems/Equipment Proficiencies

• Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel
• E-Record (electronic medical record systems)
• Office equipment, such as computers, printers, copiers, and fax machines, as well as multi-line phone systems
• Intranet/Internet

Other

• Valid Driver’s License
• Current Auto Insurance
• Travel throughout service area year around.