Pediatric Home Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Pay: Starting at $105,000/year

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Oversight

• Provide and coordinate patient care that is cost-efficient and reimbursable under the patient's insurance plan
• Conduct initial assessments, case openings, and ongoing evaluations
• Travel to patient homes or facilities to provide direct nursing care
• Complete in-person OASIS assessments reflecting accurate clinical and functional patient status
• Utilize diagnosis coding skills to accurately rate acuity within OASIS documentation
• Collaborate with physicians and supervisors to determine appropriate primary diagnoses
• Establish and update individualized plans of care
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed
• Educate patients and families on disease management and self-care

Care Coordination

• Coordinate services across the multidisciplinary care team (PT, OT, aides, physicians)
• Participate in weekly PPS meetings for case review and discharge planning
• Ensure adherence to physician-ordered service frequencies
• Maintain consistent communication with all care team members

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete 485 physician orders in alignment with insurance authorization and OASIS scoring
• Document all services, progress notes, and communications in the EHR
• Maintain accurate records of aide supervision and care plans
• Ensure timely and compliant documentation

Home Health Aide Supervision

• Supervise aides through home visits
• Review and maintain aide care plans with staff and families
• Document weekly supervision

Case Management & Program Participation

• Manage an assigned caseload
• Facilitate patient admissions and discharges
• Participate in staff training and orientation
• Maintain productivity standards

On-Call Responsibilities

• Participate in rotating 24-hour on-call coverage
• Respond to patient calls and document in the EHR
• Provide holiday coverage as assigned

Additional Responsibilities

• Support community outreach and referral relationships
• Complete additional duties and special projects as needed

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical skills in home health care
• Knowledge of Medicare PPS and split billing
• OASIS documentation expertise
• Diagnosis coding proficiency
• Strong organizational and care coordination skills
• EHR and computer proficiency
• Ability to work both independently and within a team

Qualifications

• Active RN license in New York State
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)
• 1+ year CHHA experience preferred
• 1+ year LTHHCP experience preferred
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel

Salary: $100000 - $105000 per year

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