Home Hospital RN

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Job Title:

Home Hospital RN - IRP/Contingent

Department:

Shared Services | Post-Acute and Home Based Care Services

Hospital Care at Home is an innovative care model that allows us to provide inpatient level care to patients in their homes. Potential patients are assessed by a Home Hospital provider to ensure their diagnosis can be treated in the home, that the patient’s home environment is a safe place to receive care, and that the patient has consented to participate. We have successfully cared for more than 500 patients in Hospital Care at Home and are excited to continue to grow!

The Home Hospital RN will partner closely with the attending physician and other members of the care team to provide care for patients, both virtually and through in-home visits. Primary responsibilities include:

• Participate in the initial and ongoing assessment of patients determining care and services needed to stay in the home.
• Collaborate with medical providers, patient care staff and skilled services in the planning and implementation of patient care plan.
• Direct and coordinate services (i.e., nursing, therapy, care management, etc.) provided in the home during the inpatient admissions.
• Collaborate with the clinical team for initiation of remote monitoring services. Monitor and manage alerts, provide education and assess patient understanding for use.
• Act as a central point of contact for all patients, including interaction with medical, nursing, and ancillary services
• Develop and coordinate individual nursing plan-of-care including patient/family education and discharge planning.
• Drive to patients’ homes within Franklin and the six contiguous counties in a university-provided vehicle to provide in-home care.
• May support provider with patient identification and enrollment activities.
• Participate in ongoing improvement initiatives to foster a culture of high quality and patient safety

Come join a team that is driving innovation and delivering high quality care to patients in their home!

Organizational Expectations 

Supports the nursing professional practice model. Practices within the Medical Center’s policies and procedures.  Adheres to OSUWMCs Values as demonstrated thought positive patient/guest relations, positive and effective interactions with staff, and formulating and meeting developmental goals.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: 

• Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program required. 
• Current Ohio RN license or interim permit.
• Minimum of 2 years’ clinical experience in the acute care setting, preferably in a medical-surgical, progressive care environment or emergency department. *Experience in relevant care setting preferred.
• Valid United States or Canadian driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently, be self-directed and adapt to unpredictable circumstances.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and iterate process improvements in delivery of home-based hospital level care
• Computer savvy and effectively utilizes technology, including Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) to gather, report and analyze clinical data.

On-going:

Maintains current Ohio RN license and valid United States or Canadian driver’s license. Meets mandatory educational and health requirements.  Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.

Additional Information:

The Home Hospital Program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center delivers hospital-level care to eligible patients in their homes through a combination of virtual monitoring, in-home services, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Registered Nurses provide patient assessments, care coordination, education, and clinical oversight while partnering with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in an innovative healthcare setting.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Due to program operations, onboarding is expected to begin in late October or early November.

Location:

Ackerman Rd, 660 (0242)

Position Type:

Intermittent

Scheduled Hours:

0.2

Shift:

Varying Shifts

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