Transitional Care Team Nurse
Company Description
MGA Homecare has been providing Private Duty Nursing, Skilled Nursing Visits, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy services within the home and community-based setting for over a decade. In 2022 MGA has opened its doors to MGA Behavior Therapy which offers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and early behavior intervention for pediatric patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.
We aim to help our patients and their families by delivering high-quality clinical care in the comfort of their homes. Our goal is to make the lives of our patients and their families easier by demonstrating compassion and integrity at the heart of everything we do. By bringing individualized attention and support throughout every home. MGA Homecare is proudly serving the states of Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington, and are here to be a resource for patients and their families.
Job Description
This role reports directly to the Director of Operations and is responsible for transitioning pediatric patients being discharged from the hospital to home for the first time. The position involves caring for patients across the Dallas metroplex and providing coverage until a permanent caregiver is assigned. Once a permanent caregiver is in place, the role will transition to supporting the next patient being discharged home.
- Provide nursing care and assist in transitioning patients from hospital to home.
- Assist with hospitals and agency to facilitate hospital discharge and prevent re-hospitalization.
- Assist with care coordination with patient care team.
- Provide education to patient and family caregivers as identified.
- Train new permanent nurses when identified.
- Meet the new families at the hospital and help set expectations prior to discharge.
- Help assist with office New hire training classes
- Help assist with office clinical tasks as needed
- Provide PRN nursing coverage in the Dallas metroplex area
Qualifications
- Current state license as a Registered Nurse, BSN preferred.
- Minimum of two years of nursing experience in a Home Health or Acute setting preferred.
- Trach and Vent experience
- NICU/PICU experience preferred but not required.
- Current CPR card and Current health certificate as applicable.
- Current state driver’s license, reliable transportation and automobile insurance.
- Attention to detail and time management skills
- Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Good organization and effective communication
Additional Information
Benefits are available to eligible employees on the first of the month after 30 days of employment and include:
- Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA-available if enrolled in a high deductible plan)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & LPFSA)
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (DCRA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP-available if enrolled in Health plan)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 100% Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (if enrolled in Health plan)
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness/Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Identity Protection Plan
- Legal Care Plan
- Pet Discount Program
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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