Opportunities with V-Care/AKM HHC. For more than 15 years, we have been bringing compassionate and skilled care into the homes of patients throughout North Texas. Our focus on combining empathy with quality of care enables us to effectively act as a supportive partner to primary care providers. Career opportunities with V-Care/AKM HHC provide you with flexibility, autonomy, and incredible support.
V-Care HHC / AKM HHC also empowers clients with the opportunity to achieve optimum health and quality of life by promoting client education and independence. We pledge to treat our clients with the same kindness, understanding and dignity that we would expect for our own family members. We foster trust, competence, and respect within our team as we strive to fulfill our client commitments.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
In accordance with established policies and procedures, the Field RN is responsible for coordination and delivery of skilled nursing care to an assigned group of patients. Most of the work is performed in the patients' residence.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts the admission of the patient to the Agency
- Ensures Medicare clients meet home bound requirements
- Coordinates and provides skilled nursing care as outlined in the nursing care plan
- Maintains compliance with Medicare standards for medical records by turning in all required documentation within 24 hours
- Adheres to all OSHA and CDC guidelines indicated for Universal Precautions in Home HealthCare
- Performs supervision of clinical staff, nurses, and Home Health Aides providing care to his/her clients
- Participates in continuing education; attends scheduled case conference
- Participates in taking weekend and holiday calls when needed
- Participates in planning, operation, and evaluation of the nursing services and provides recommendations
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Licensed by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.
- One (1)year home health experience.Please do not apply if you do not meet this requirement.
-Knowledge of home healthcare regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
- Minimum two (2) years experience as a registered nurse in clinical practice.Please do not apply if you are not an RN.
- Prefer candidates with one (1) year experience as a case manager.
Attributes:
-Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to prioritize
- Highly organized; detail-oriented
-Professional in appearance and conduct
Physical Requirements:
- Able to see/hear/speak sufficiently to participate in written/verbal communication
- Able to deal effectively with stress
- Able to use fine motor skills for patient assessment
- Able to stand, sit, bend, stoop, ambulate uneven surfaces, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Able to operate a motor vehicle and travel to patients’ residences
Special Requirements:
- Must have a reliable means of transportation, a valid state drivers’ license, and vehicle insurance coverage
Job Types: PRN
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Our agency admits an average of 15 - 20 patients each day. Please, indicate the maximum number of admissions which you would like to safely and comfortably complete in a day, including the OASIS.
Experience:
- Kinnser: 1 year (Preferred)
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
- ADULT/geriatric home health: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: On the road