Home Health Nurse RN - Alma

MyMichigan Health; Alma (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $7,500

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

MyMichigan Health is searching for a Staff Registered Nurse in Alma, WI, to deliver comprehensive patient care, focusing on skilled clinical home care. This role involves regular assessments, coordination of care, and collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Applicants should have an Associate’s Degree in Nursing and hold a Registered Nurse license in Michigan. The position offers an opportunity to participate in a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Registered Nurse license in Michigan.
• BLS certification required within one month of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing services as prescribed by physician.
• Coordinate patient care and communicate with healthcare team.
• Educate patients and caregivers on care plans.

Skills

Direct patient care experience

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

May be eligible for sign on bonus up to $7,500. Position is for the Alma area.

The Staff Registered Nurse provides professional and comprehensive nursing care within the scope of agency services. The target patient/client population for this position are those requiring skilled clinical home care services. Activities of this position are patient/client focused and utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation in accordance with nursing practice standards, physician orders and agency policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

(20%) Regularly assess patient’s/client’s needs and provide skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care and accepted standards of nursing practice.

(20%) Initiate plan of care for assigned patients/clients and revise and adapt as necessary.

(20%) Provide nursing care (or arrange for services through specialized staff) through ongoing visits to a group of patients/clients, sharing the patient/client case load.

(15%) Coordinate patient/client care by evaluating outcomes and providing ongoing feedback to others involved in care relative to patient status and changes needed on patient care plan.

(15%) Coordinate care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Home Health Aides and supervise LPN as needed.

(10%) Notify physician of changes in patient/client condition and care needs and obtain new orders as needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Function as case manager for assigned case load if assigned.
• Implement preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures and utilize community and agency resources for optimum patient/client care.
• Utilize Agency documentation system to record services provided according to agency, professional and program standards.
• Assist in maintenance of patient/client records.
• Provide patients/clients/caregivers/physicians with the necessary information to promote informed decision making leading to the achievement of optimal level of independence and as required by regulatory agencies.
• Establish a Home Health Aide care plan and supervise the Home Health Aide according to Agency guidelines.
• May make joint visits with other disciplines to assure consistency of care.
• Function as part of multi‑disciplinary team in coordinating care including planning for discharge.
• Act as a preceptor to provide educational visit opportunities for students and participate in orientation of new staff as assigned.
• Participate in Agency, community and/or home health organization activities as assigned appropriately.
• Participate in staff meetings, in‑service education programs, and other opportunities for learning.
• Comply with documentation requirements for employee personnel and activity records as defined in Agency policy.
• Carry out work according to Agency policies and procedures in a manner that appropriately reflects Agency standards for timeliness, accuracy and productivity.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient/client and Agency information.
• Adhere to the Agency standards related to personal appearance and behavior.
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations and on‑call duties as identified in personnel policies.
• Participate in Agency performance improvement process.
• Assist in Agency community education activities as requested.
• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
• In summary:
• Participation in the patient’s coordination of care.
• Ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patients.
• Development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any) and the caregiver(s).
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated on the plan of care.
• Conducts patient, caregiver and family counseling and education.
• Prepares clinical notes in a timely manner.
• Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as needed) related to the current plan on care.
• Participates in the organization’s quality assessment and performance improvement program.
• Participates in organization‑sponsored in‑service training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

• BLS: Basic Life Support (equivalent experience within 1 month of hire or transfer)
• Drivers License (equivalent experience within 1 month of hire or transfer)
• Vehicle Insurance (equivalent experience within 1 month of hire or transfer)
• Registered Nurse (equivalent experience within 1 month of hire or transfer, qualification source MI)
• Fingerprinting (equivalent experience within 1 month of hire or transfer)
• Team Advanced: Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (equivalent experience within 6 months of hire or transfer; employees hired on or before 12/31/2023 have 24 months to complete)

Required Education

Education: Associate’s Degree (ASSOC). Education specialization: NRG.

Other Information – Experience, Training and Skills

• Able to function as part of a team.
• One year of direct patient care experience is preferred.
• Successful completion of Agency orientation and competency programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing and understand the English language.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes.
• Ability to recognize needs and concerns of people and maintain constructive interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to drive under hazardous road conditions.
• Ability to work in situations where employee may be exposed to communicable diseases in unpredictable home settings.

Physical/Mental Requirements and Typical Working Conditions

• Exposure to stressful situations, including public contact, trauma, grief and death.
• Must wear personal protective equipment that includes latex or appropriate substitutes.
• Must be able to move freely about a facility with or without an assisted device and perform all job functions.
• Overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assisted devices.
• Frequently required to sit, stand and walk for long periods. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• May be exposed to blood‑borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing requirements.
• Must handle multiple tasks, collaborate with others and maintain regular, predictable attendance.
• Overall dexterity required, including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling, with some repetitive movements.
• Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must occasionally lift or carry 21‑50 lbs., frequently 20‑34 lbs. and frequently walk, stand, push, pull arm and leg controls and constantly handle 10‑20 lbs.