Field Nurse RN/LPN

Addus HomeCare; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus HomeCare is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide in-home nursing care to our patients in Kalispell and surrounding areas. The position requires clinical competency, compassionate patient interaction, and adherence to care plans and regulatory standards.

You will assess patient needs, administer treatments and medications, educate families, and supervise LPNs/HHAs in home settings. Strong documentation and transportation access are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
• Licensed as a RN in the state of practice.
• 1+ year clinical nursing experience; home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and intervene using the nursing process to meet the patient’s health care needs.
• Perform administration of treatments and medications per plan of care and policy.
• Teach patients and caregivers appropriate self-care techniques.
• Supervise LPN and Home Health Aide per state regulations and competency assessments.
• Maintain patient data, documentation and reporting, ensuring confidentiality.

Skills

RN license

Home health experience

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

Transportation

Education

Graduate from accredited RN program

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POSITION SUMMARY

This position delivers professional nursing care to patients in accordance with the established plan of care and Company policies and procedures. Provides care consistent with all relevant professional standards and state and federal requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assess, plan and intervene using the nursing process to meet the patient's health care needs.
• Observe and report any signs or symptoms indicative of changes in condition of the patient and family situation. Document such reports and observations in the clinical record and notify supervisor.
• Perform assigned nursing procedures, including the administration of treatments and medications in the care of the patient, in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and the plan of care.
• Teach the patients/caregivers appropriate self-care techniques.
• Notify the Case Manager, physicians, and families of changes in the patient's condition.
• Perform LPN and Home Health Aide supervisory visits, in accordance with state regulations, to evaluate competency and provide appropriate instructions.
• Maintain data collection, recording, and reporting systems to ensure proper service, uniform accounting, data collection, and measurement of outcomes.
• Communicate potential risk management issues and report abuse or unsafe/illegal practice as required by law.
• Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary patient case conferences, staff meetings and in-service education programs as assigned.
• Work with patient, family and health care team members effectively to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in the on-call schedule and weekends/after hour visits, as necessary.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information.
• Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the agency.
• Follow all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements.
• Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
• Licensed as a RN in the state of practice
• At least one (1) year clinical practical nursing experience preferably in intensive care, rehabilitation or medical surgical nursing
• Home health experience preferred
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
• Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly and timely
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance; or ability to take public transportation

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