Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Overnight Call - IRC Home Health

• Assume primary responsibility for after hours call for VNA paitents in home care
• Provide after hours care for all home health patients and /or family within their home setting with a focus on satisfying the care plan, reported symptoms and/or educating the patient and /or family as needed.
• Facilitating after hours admissions
• Makes on-site visits as needed.
• Telephone Triage and patient education
• The quality of care will be consistent with the Standards of Practice determined for the home health program.
• Act as a liaison between VNA and patient/families/physicians/referral sources after hours responding to calls in a timely manner.
• Communicate and act in a professional and supportive manner.
• Report/communicate to the respective clinical team at the completion of each call assignment to promote a smooth transition of care.
• Documentation in electronic medical record system is completed within agency guidelines and to meet regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve start of care (SOC) of clinical RN staff in order to expedite the scheduling of patients for the next day.
• Review and approve IRC HCHB workflow to support clinical operations

• Florida RN license required
• Previous home health experience is preferred.

Visiting Nurse Association