Registered Nurse

Addus HomeCare; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus HomeCare is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to deliver professional home health care, implementing the established plan of care and adhering to state/federal requirements. You will assess patients, administer treatments, educate families, and coordinate with the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires RN licensure in the practice state, prior home health or acute care experience, and strong documentation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
• Licensed as a RN in the state of practice.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Clinical nursing experience in ICU, pediatrics, rehab or medical-surgical nursing preferred.
• Ability to perform documentation accurately and timely.
• Strong communication with patients, families and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and intervene using the nursing process to meet patient needs.
• Administer treatments and medications per plan of care and regulations.
• Teach patients/caregivers appropriate self-care techniques.
• Maintain data collection and reporting for outcomes and compliance.
• Coordinate home visits and communicate with Case Manager and physicians.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings and participate in on-call schedules.

Skills

RN license

Home health care

Nursing process

Patient education

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

Education

Registered Nursing Program graduate

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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


• Clinical practical nursing experience preferably in intensive care, pediatrics, 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.