RN-Home Health Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for rn-home health, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for oversight of individual’s health including participation in the Family Care teams’ coordination of the individual’s health care services.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Orient and educate new employees and students as assigned
• Legibly and electronically documents patient care activities and information in an accurate, concise, and timely manner
• Utilize the nursing process, assesses patient status, intervenes appropriately, and evaluates patient response
• Confer with physicians and other professionals to develop and maintain the Treatment Plan and Plan of Care
• Submit to the physician the total treatment plan for review and a patients nursing care plan and progress report as often as severity demands, but at least every 60 days
• Maintain patient clinical records in accordance with regulatory standards
• Perform procedures and treatments according to accepted department and professional standards
• Teach, supervise, and counsel the patient and caregivers regarding nursing care and other related problems of the patient in the home

Please consider me for the rn-home health opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for occupational therapy services to the patient in the home setting based on the plan of care, authorizations and physician orders following ordered frequencies and duration within the Medicare week.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Comply with the PSMHH “Securing Patient Data During Offsite Patient Care” policy
• Promote and routinely offer comfort and pain management measures
• Conduct initial and ongoing nursing assessments of all participants open to home health
• Contribute to the total care plan by making pertinent nursing observations and participating in multidisciplinary team care conferences, staff meetings and in-services as needed
• Assure that documentation reflects adherence to nursing standards, interdisciplinary care plan and progress toward identified patient outcomes
• Act as a liaison between participant, family/guardian, physicians, nurse manager and administration as needed or delegated
• Maintain knowledge of current clinical condition of all residents under his/her jurisdiction
• Assure that proper equipment, instruments and supplies are available to meet participant needs

Please consider me for the rn-home health opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for oversight of the clinical, operational and financial functions of the home health department in compliance with regulatory agencies (AHCA, CMS, Medicare COP's, CLIA) and accrediting organizations.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Apply principles of infection control in all care
• Evaluate effectiveness of care at each visit and discuss changes needed to plan of care with the patient’s case manager
• Document all contacts with patients, family, caregivers, physicians and team members
• Delegate and supervise selected nursing functions to others in accordance with their education, credentials and demonstrated competence
• Comply with the PVNA “Securing Patient Data During Offsite Patient Care” policy
• Accurately complete OASIS assessments utilizing observation and interview techniques
• Assess the patient’s level of pain on every visit
• Identify the need for HHA, MSW, Pharmacy, OT, PT, RD, or SLP services and collaborates with the Case Manager who contacts the physician for orders

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the rn-home health position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for oversight of individual’s health including participation in the FC team’s coordination of the individual’s health care services.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Notify physician of changes in patient status at the visit when possible, takes orders and documents in secure message
• Assess supply needs and orders supplies as needed during the visit
• Identify concerns and takes appropriate action(s) to involve colleagues and management in the development and promotion of a safe patient care environment
• Promote and role models collaborative practice and relationships with other health care professionals
• Promote and routinely offers comfort and pain management measures
• Consistently demonstrate and incorporate principles and policies of safety and infection control as defined by policy and procedure, National Patient Safety Goals and Emergency Response procedures
• Actively participate in Departmental and Unit based activities, including Quality Improvement Programs and processes
• Safeguard all forms (Electronic, written and oral) of confidential information as it relates to patients, their families, medical staff and employees

Please consider me for the rn-home health opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for physical therapy services to the patient in the home setting based on the plan of care, authorizations and physician orders following ordered frequencies within the Medicare week.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Comfortable with learning, or using, an electronic medical record and documentation software (WellSky)
• Providing initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of clients’ needs
• Initiating plan of care and revise as necessary to include appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures
• Coordinating care of services and prepare clinical and all progress notes and refer to other services as needed
• Determining eligibility for Medicare home health benefits including homebound status as applicable
• Administering medication and treatment as prescribed by the physician
• Informing physician and other staff of changes in client’s needs
• Assuring compliance with all Federal and state laws regarding licensure and certification of agency