RN-Field Job Description
Rn-field
provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and.
RN-Field Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective rn-field job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included rn-field job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Coordinate all health care services to be sure that everyone is working together to provide the best care and to ensure that the patient receives all long term care and health-related services-home, community, and facility-based services
Coordinate community resources with emphasis on medical, behavioral, and social services
Coordinating community resources with emphasis on medical, behavioral, and social services
Perform other nursing activities as directed
Provide Home Care nursing services, in accordance with the plan of treatment signed by the physician, and makes the initial evaluation visit to the patient
Evaluate and regularly re-evaluate the nursing needs of the patient
Assess the patient's continual care needs Initiate diagnostic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate to the patient's care and safety
Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's needs and in accordance with physician's orders
Observe signs and symptoms and report to the physician and/or other appropriate health professionals as often as needed and upon changes in patient's condition
Teach, supervise and counsel the patient and family regarding home nursing procedures and other care needs as appropriate to the patient's condition
RN-Field Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for RN-Field
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, BLS, CCM, CDMS, CRRN, COHN, URAC, ACLS, WCCM, PALS
Education for RN-Field
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the rn-field job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Nursing, Health Services, School of Nursing, Graduate, Education, Management, Medical, Government, Healthcare, Associates
Skills for RN-Field
Desired skills for rn-field include:
Disability
Laws and regulations pertaining to rehabilitation and HIPPA
Workers' compensation
Community resources
Community
Healthcare delivery
State and federal laws and resources
Computer systems
Regulations and understanding of meeting state and federal requirements for respective services
Scope of practice of professional and paraprofessional healthcare
Desired experience for rn-field includes:
Utilize agency educational material as appropriate
Coordinate the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same patients no less than monthly
Initiate and attends patient care conferences as appropriate
Maintain collaborative relationship with the Clinical Manager & Team Members to ensure adequate coordination of care in accordance with Home Care policy
Supervise and teach the home health aide every two weeks, revises the plan of care as appropriate
Communicate plan of care changes to the aide and vendor agency as often as necessary
RN-Field Examples
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RN-Field Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of rn-field. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for rn-field
- Initiate diagnostic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate to the patient's care and safety
- Coordinate the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care
- Maintain collaborative relationship with the Clinical Manager and Team Members
- Supervise and teach the Home Health Aide every two weeks
- Perform record review to ensure quality documents and compliance with policies
- Coordinate the total plan of care and maintain continuity of patient care by liaising with other health professionals
- Maintains collaborative relationship with the Clinical Manager and Team Members to ensure adequate coordination of care in accordance with Home Care policy
- Perform record review to ensure quality documents and compliance with policies, regulations and standards
- Handling assessments and evaluations
- Medication monitoring
Qualifications for rn-field
- Dealing with behavioral changes
- Perform field visits
- Perform care as necessary
- Providing them with the appropriate care
- Accessing all records electronically and have paperwork done and submitted electronically within 24 hrs
- Performing field visits
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a rn-field. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for rn-field
- Travel to inpatient bedside, member’s home, provider’s office, hospitals, , required with dependable car
- Evaluate members for case management services and determine appropriate level of care coordination/ management services for member
- Complete a comprehensive assessment and develop a care plan utilizing clinical expertise to evaluate the members need for alternative services
- Act as a primary case manager for members identified as Complex as defined by Case Management Program Description
- Develop and monitor members plan of care to include progress toward meeting established goals and self-management activities
- Interact continuously with members, their families, Physician(s), and other providers utilizing clinical knowledge and expertise to determine medical history and current status
- Supervise and/or act as a resource for non-clinical staff
- Maintain accurate records of case management activities in the Enterprise Medical Management Automation (EMMA) System using clinical guidelines
- Evaluating members for case management services and determining appropriate level of care coordination / management services for member
- Completing a comprehensive assessment and develops a care plan utilizing clinical expertise to evaluate the members need for alternative services
Qualifications for rn-field
- 5+ years of previous Field work experience
- 2+ years of experience in a Medical-Surgical, Critical Care Unit (CCU) or Emergency Room setting
- Working knowledge of Oasis
- 0-5 years of field / home care experience
- RN or RPN
- Experience in care of the elderly is required in some geographic regions is preferred
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of rn-field. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for rn-field
- Developing and monitoring members plan of care to include progress toward meeting established goals and self-management activities
- Interacting continuously with member, family, Physician(s), and other providers utilizing clinical knowledge and expertise to determine medical history and current status
- Supervising and/or acting as a resource for non-clinical staff
- Acting as liaison and member advocate between the member/family, Physician and facilities/agencies
- Maintaining accurate records of case management activities
- Meeting with clients in their homes, work-sites, Physicians or hospital to provide management of services
- Complete a comprehensive assessment and develops a care plan utilizing clinical expertise to evaluate the members need for alternative services
- Interact continuously with member, family, Physician(s), and other providers utilizing clinical knowledge and expertise to determine medical history and current status
- Supervise and/or acting as a resource for non-clinical staff
- Maintain accurate records of case management activities
Qualifications for rn-field
- Meet with clients in their homes, work-sites, Physicians or hospital to provide management of services
- 2 years of experience in a clinical acute care setting, preferably in home health and/or geriatrics
- Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills
- Intermediate knowledge of Healthcare Management Systems (Generic)
- Conducting home / facility visit(s) for comprehensive health re-assessments regarding clinical, behavioral and home safety requirements on existing members
- Identifying applicant's health needs and completes medical assessment of applicant
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a rn-field. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for rn-field
- Use assessment data to determine care plan needs
- Collaborate with the entire healthcare team, patient and family, to help direct the work of the team to provide are that is continuous and well-coordinated
- Counsel the patient and family in meeting end of life needs
- Initiate appropriate preventative and palliative nursing procedures
- Communicate with the physician regarding patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition
- Supervise the Hospice Aides
- Reach out to members undergoing difficult care situations and help to guide them through the healthcare system to improve quality, cost, and care experience
- Conduct home visits with members
- Go to the hospital when a member is admitted to assist in discharge planning and care advocacy
- Communicate with members via phone and/or secure messaging
Qualifications for rn-field
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook Express is required
- Bachelor's Degree in Health Services or Nursing equivalent work experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook is required
- Preferred Obstetrics experience
- 2 years of experience in working with individuals with chronic illnesses, co-morbidities, and/or disabilities in a Service Coordinator, Case Management, Advocate or similar role
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of rn-field. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for rn-field
- Develop holistic care plans in collaboration with members and their care providers
- Assist in the coordination of care across a variety of settings (outpatient, inpatient, ER, home care) while maintaining strict confidentiality and the highest level of professionalism
- Collaborate closely with Nurse Care Managers to manage members’ care
- Work closely with Member Services to escalate and resolve non-clinical member issues
- Supporting the agency’s mission to provide quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting agency standards, and obtaining appropriate certification
- This position is required to assure compliance of Company operations to all applicable laws, regulations and standards, good business practices and company
- Documented procedures (including knowledge of all standards, government occupational health and environmental regulations and statutes related to the site)
- Regional Business Managers will determine how the Field Support Specialist collaborates with Professional Services Team on customer support activities and under
- The direction of the Regional Business Manager
- Initiated by respective RBM
Qualifications for rn-field
- Intermediate working knowledge of Healthcare Management Systems
- Maintain required contact hours to fulfill regulatory requirements is preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook Express is required
- Experience in home health, physician's office or public health
- Experience work in OB is preferred
- A Bachelor's Degree in Health Services or Nursing or equivalent work experience required