RN Assessment Nurse PRN

Registered Nurse - Assessment Nurse PRN

Caretenders - Norther Kentucky Waiver

Florence, KY 41018

Posted 5 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Healthcare
  • Job Description

    RN Assessment Nurse PRN

    We are now hiring an RN Assessment Nurse, PRN in Florence, KY.

    • Loyalty Bonus Available
    • One Patient at a Time
    • Flexible Scheduling

    At Almost Family Home and Community Based Services, 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 serveit truly is all about helping people.?You can find a home for your career here.???

    As a Registered Nurse, you can expect:

    • Flexibility for true work-life balance
    • Opportunities for career growth
    • The ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships.?
    • Employee-focused wellness and support programs?

    If you love nursing and want to strengthen your experience, this is a great?opportunity for you!


    • Provides high quality clinical services within the scope of practice and within infection control standards, in accordance with the plan of care/service plan, and in coordination with other members of the patient/clients care team from admit through discharge.
    • Completes clinical nursing assessments in accordance with federal and/or state program requirements and as required by payer.
    • Ensures the patient/clients eligibility and medical necessity for services as defined by payer source and agency policy.
    • Develops and revises individualized plans of care and/or service plans according to federal and/or state program requirements with other community providers.
    • Ensures plan of care frequency and duration meets the needs of the patient and initiates plan of care revisions as needed with physician approval.
    • Provides oversight and supervision of the plan of care/service plan as required by agency policy, federal, and/or state program and as required by payer including services provided by the licensed practical nurseand paraprofessional, for assigned caseload.
    • Communicates assessment findings and performs care coordination to the physician, case manager, and/or other appropriate members of the patient/clients care team.
    • Reports clinical findings including changes in patient condition to the clinical manager/supervisor and physician timely.
    • Demonstrates flexibility with schedule to meet the changing needs of assigned patients on caseload.
    • Administers medications per physician order and in accordance with federal, state, or local regulations.
    • Transcribes physician orders accurately and timely.
    • Participates in and contributes to patient case conferences with all disciplines of the patients care team.
    • Maintains communication with agency case coordinator regarding patients schedule and service authorization as needed.
    • Reports infections and incidents according to the agency policy.
    • Maintains compliance with documentation requirements, accurately and thoroughly documents patient visits per policy, and signs and submits in the EMR timely.
    • Maintains compliance with the agencys electronic visit verification process.
    • Attends staff meetings as scheduled by agency.
    • Participates in the RN on-call rotation for the agency.
    • Completes all orientation and annual training timely as required by the organization and according to federal, state, or local regulations.
    • Assists with the orientation and/or training of agency staff as needed.
    • Performs competency evaluations/assessments for agency staff as assigned.
    • Participates in the agencys performance improvement process.
    • Adheres to all policies and procedures of the organization.
    • Performs all other duties assigned by Executive Director/Supervisor.

    Experience DesiredA minimum of one year experience as an RN preferredLicense Requirements
    • Must have current RN licensure in state of practice.
    • Current drivers license, vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
    • Current CPR certification required.
    State Specific Requirements
    • LA: At a minimum, one year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. One year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse may be waived for a Registered Nurse with recent clinical experience as an LPN. RN licensure must have no restrictions
    • AR, AZ, CT, D.C., FL, KY, MA, MD, MO, NY, NC, NH, NJ, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI: No other state specific requirements.

    LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

    Almost Family Home and Community Based Services is part of the LHC Group family of providers the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.