Registered Nurse

Addus HomeCare; Huntley (MT); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employment

Flexible schedules

Ongoing training and support

Job summary

A home healthcare provider in Huntley, Montana is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver nursing care consistent with professional standards in patients’ homes. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, performing nursing procedures, teaching self-care techniques, and maintaining documentation. Candidates must hold a valid RN license and have at least one year of clinical experience, preferably in home health, with strong communication skills. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in patients' lives with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
• Licensed as an RN in the state of practice.
• At least 1 year of 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.
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and intervene using the nursing process.
• Observe and document changes in patient condition.
• Perform nursing procedures as per state regulations.
• Teach self-care techniques to patients and caregivers.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the healthcare team.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Documentation skills

Patient care techniques

Education

Accredited registered nursing program

Licensed RN in the state of practice

Job description

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 an RN in the state of practice.
• At least 1 year of 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.