Empowering Home Health RN - Patient Care

Addus HomeCare; Three Forks (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Montana seeks a registered nurse to deliver professional home health nursing under an established plan of care. You will assess patients, administer treatments, educate families, and coordinate with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include supervising LPNs and aides, documenting care plans, reporting changes, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant records; travel to patient homes is required with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
• Licensed as a RN in the state of practice.
• At least 1 year clinical nursing experience, preferably in ICU, rehab, or medical-surgical.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Ability to visit patients at home and provide care in that setting.
• Ability to document accurately, legibly and timely.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license (or access to public transport).

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and intervene using the nursing process to meet the patient's health care needs.
• Observe and report changes in condition; document and notify supervisor.
• Perform nursing procedures and administer treatments and medications per plan of care.
• Teach patients/caregivers appropriate self-care techniques.
• Notify Case Manager, physicians, and families of changes in condition.
• Supervise LPN and Home Health Aide visits and evaluate competency.
• Maintain data collection, recording and reporting systems.
• Coordinate patient care with health care team members.
• Participate in on-call, weekends and after-hours visits as needed.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Home health supervision

Patient education

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

Transportation / driving

Education

RN license

Nursing degree (RN)

CPR certification

Job description

Addus HomeCare in Montana seeks a registered nurse to deliver professional home health nursing under an established plan of care. You will assess patients, administer treatments, educate families, and coordinate with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include supervising LPNs and aides, documenting care plans, reporting changes, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant records; travel to patient homes is required with reliable transportation.