PT RN - Home Care

Bethesda Group; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug

Dental

Vision Care

Wellness Program

Telemedicine Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Company-Paid Group Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Company Paid Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Accidental Injury Insurance

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

403(b) Savings Plan

Legal Shield

IDShield

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time-Off plan

Job summary

Bethesda Group is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing assessments in Colorado Springs. You will work with the Interdisciplinary Team and the participant's representative to achieve care plan goals, educate families, and perform medication reconciliation during assessments.

The role requires CO licensure, strong communication, and proficiency with EHR systems, timekeeping, and basic computer tools.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program and Colorado license required.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred, with frail or elderly population exposure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; interact clearly with participants and families.
• Reliable transportation and current auto insurance; familiar with basic computer apps.
• Ability to work with EHRs, timekeeping, email, internet and related tech.

Responsibilities

• Maintain calm, professional demeanor while delivering nursing care.
• Document assessments, care plans and coordination in the EHR.
• Complete regulatory assessments (annual/semi-annual) and initial assessments.
• Perform medication reconciliation and communicate with providers and pharmacy.
• Educate participants and families regarding medications and treatments.
• Provide skilled nursing procedures (wound care, fingerstick, compression garments).
• Engage in IDT meetings and contribute to care plans and evaluations.
• Perform phlebotomy as needed and handle specimens with proper safety.
• Observe and report participant responses to drugs and treatments to providers.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation & SBAR

Education

Registered Nurse - Colorado license

Tools

EHR systems

Electronic timekeeping

Email & internet

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Location - Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $38.38 - $42.22 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Home Care Supervisor and Manager, provides skilled nursing assessments to participants. This position is responsible for working directly with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), participant, and his or her representative to achieve the goals of the care plan. Communicates to the family or care giver and provides appropriate patient education.

MISSION

Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence

COMPETENCIES

• Technical Expertise
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Results Oriented
• Personal Credibility
• Quality Focus
• People Focus
• Flexibility

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Must maintain calm and professional demeanor.
• Documents assessments, care, and care coordination in the EHR.
• Completes regulatory assessments of participants (annual, and semi-annual), as well as initial assessments.
• Provides medication reconciliation and communicates with providers, facilities, and the pharmacy during assessments.
• Communicates effectively to the IDT and to family and caregivers, including providing instructions regarding medications and treatment.
• Performs skilled nursing care procedures such as wound care, fingerstick for blood glucose/INR, measures for and applies compression garments, and other care as assigned and according to licensure regulations.
• Provides patient education related to medications, inhalers/nebulizer treatments, and point of care testing such as blood glucose and INR.
• Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary (IDT) team meetings as assigned.
• Prepares nursing problems/interventions and evaluations for care plans and presents at IDT team meetings as assigned.
• Performs phlebotomy functions for participants when necessary. Identifies and labels specimens appropriately. Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions.
• Observes, records, and reports participants condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to medical providers, using SBAR format.
• Follows all Rocky Mountain Policies and Procedures and OSHA safety guidelines. Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients, or families.
• Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintains professional affiliations and any required certificates.
• Performs other duties as required or requested by supervisor in a positive and helpful manner to ensure a smooth-running work area.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program and licensed as a professional in the State of Colorado is required.
• One year of health care experience in hospital, long-term or home health care setting with 1 year of experience with a frail or elderly population is preferred.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers.
• Must have a reliable transportation and must maintain current automobile insurance.
• Must be familiar and work efficiently with computer applications such as email, navigating the internet, using electronic timekeeping, and Electronic Health Records
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, co-workers, vendors, medical staff, and the public
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
• Ability to perform phlebotomy functions

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision Care
• Wellness Program
• Telemedicine Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Accidental Injury Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• 403(b) Savings Plan
• Legal Shield
• IDShield
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time-Off plan

Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or PRN/casual), job grade and length of service.