Part-time LPN or RN

addus; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible hours

Job summary

Addus in Butte, Montana is hiring for a registered nurse (RN) position that involves delivering professional nursing care to patients as per established care plans. The role requires an accredited nursing program graduate, strong clinical skills, and a valid RN license.

The successful candidate will assess patient needs and work closely with healthcare teams to coordinate care while adhering to all relevant regulations. This role offers medical benefits and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• At least one year of clinical practical nursing experience, preferably in intensive care or rehabilitation.
• Ability to provide nursing care in the home environment.
• Reliable transportation and current driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing care to patients according to established plans.
• Assess, plan, and intervene using the nursing process.
• Document observations and notify the supervisor of changes in patient conditions.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Communication skills

Patient assessment

Education

Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program

Licensed as a RN in the state of practice

Job description

A Plus offers medical benefits and flexible hours. We are hiring now, so come join our team!

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.

Performance Responsibilities

• Maintains positive internal and external customer service relationships
• Maintains open lines of communication
• Plans and organizes work effectively and ensures its completion
• Meets all productivity requirements
• Demonstrates team behavior and promotes a team-oriented environment
• Actively participates in Continuous Quality Improvement
• Represents the organization professionally at all times

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.

Addus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.