Home Health Triage Nurse FT
Company: Accentra Home Healthcare
Location: Tulsa
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
*Accentra Is an Oklahoma Owned Company!*We pride ourselves on
achieving the best possible outcomes for our patients and providing
quality of care whether that involves home health for managing
chronic conditions, injury or illness; or hospice to provide
end-of-life care and comfort. We strive to help our patients remain
safe and independent at home while achieving the best quality of
life possible. Thousands of families, physicians, and facilities
across Oklahoma choose Accentra because of the quality care our
team members provide. We value our team members and celebrate their
accomplishments - we know that our team is the foundation on which
our company is built. We invite you to learn more about Accentra
and what has made us one of the most respected names in home
care.*Our Employees enjoy the following benefits:** *Company Car or
Paid Mileage** *Health Insurance** *Dental Insurance** *Vision
Insurance** *Life Insurance** *Flex Spending Plans** *Paid
Holidays** *Paid Time Off** *Longevity Pay** *Performance Bonuses**
*401(k)** *Referral Program Bonuses** *Competitive Salary and
Benefits*The Triage Nurse coordinates care between case team
members, creating and notifying field staff of newly implement
orders as dictated by case team members. Ensures the continued
communication between patients, caregivers, physicians, Clinical
Managers, field staff, and other case team members as identified to
ensure optimal care is provided on an individual
basis.*Qualifications** Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical
Nurse under the laws of the state of Oklahoma.* Previous home
health nursing experience is preferred.* Recent experience in
direct patient care in an institution or home health setting is
preferred.* Must have a valid drivers license, reliable vehicle,
maintain valid auto liability insurance, and be able to drive
throughout service area under a variety of weather conditions.*
Excellent verbal and written communication
skills.*Responsibilities** Coordinates care across disciplines to
ensure the provision of quality care.* Maintains patient
confidentiality at all times.* Ensure timely communication to all
appropriate case team members of documentation, orders, and changes
in patient status to maintain optimal care.* Assess communications,
orders, and rehabilitation measures from Clinical Managers to
ensure individual needs are met on a patient by patient basis.*
Adhere to a plan of care on all assigned patients to provide
optimal care.* Create and implement any changes to the patients
medical record as needed and agreed upon by Clinical Manager, DCS,
and physician(s).* Be alert to changes in level of care and
initiate necessary procedures after contacting physician(s),
Clinical Manager and DCS to benefit and improve quality of care.*
Inform physician(s), DCS, case team, and other designated
individuals immediately of changes in a patients condition to
provide optimal care.* Perform lead functions and communication
related to integration and coordination of care e.g. facility
staff, physicians, pharmacy, case team, supervisors, etc.* Perform
the job in accordance and compliance with policies, procedures,
supervisory expectations, and other directives as defined by
company, state, and federal regulations.* Attend staff meetings and
in-services as scheduled.* Perform nursing duties as scheduled and
assigned.* Provide accurate, timely, complete, and acceptable
documentation:* Accurate - reflecting good nursing judgment and as
scheduled.* Timely - documentation to be within 48 hours of the
visit.* Complete all notes completed in totality, with a legible
and understandable narrative, with all admission documents
completed and signed.* Acceptable meeting acceptable Medicare
guidelines as explained and documented in accordance with Accentra
Home Health and Hospice policies and procedures.* Comply with
Accentra Home Health and Hospice emergency preparedness plan.*
Timely response to and assistance with administrative and clinical
tasks associated with document requests, surveys, or other
regulatory demands as well as review all memos.* Participates in
on-call, holiday, and weekend rotation, as assigned.* Ensure
compliance with Accentra Home Health and Hospice policies and
procedures as an example to all employees and in an effort to
provide quality patient care.* Provide all personal documents for
up-to-date personnel files in a timely manner as requested.* Assist
in orientation and training of new staff as needed.*Functional
Abilities** Contact with a variety of housing conditions required.*
Must be able to maintain concentration during frequent
interruptions.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.*
Must be flexible to adjust to changing tasks frequently.* Light to
moderate degrees of stress incurred in daily employment.* Able to
communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the
position.* Able to physically perform the duties required by the
position.* Able to travel.*Physical Requirements** Light to
moderate physical activity required, including possible lifting up
to 50lbs and turning of adult clients.* Good color vision essential
to determine subtle changes in patient's skin color and to rapidly
recognize medication and color-coded supplies.* Requires good
hearing to assess situations quickly and respond appropriately.Job
Type: Full-timeby Jobble
Keywords: Accentra Home Healthcare, Fort Smith , Home Health Triage Nurse FT, Healthcare , Tulsa, Arkansas
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