Registered Nurse

Addus HomeCare; Joliet (MT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus HomeCare is seeking a registered nurse to deliver professional nursing care in patients' homes according to the plan of care and company policies. You will assess, plan, intervene, and document care, coordinating with the patient, family, and health care team.

The role requires RN licensure, at least 1 year of clinical experience (ICU/rehab/med-surgical preferred), and ability to perform home visits with reliable transportation. HIPAA and compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
• Licensed as an RN in the state of practice.
• At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience (ICU, rehab, or medical-surgical) preferred.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Ability to perform home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment.
• Ability to complete documentation accurately, legibly, and timely.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and intervene using the nursing process to meet patient health care needs.
• Observe and report signs of condition changes and document in the clinical record.
• Administer treatments and medications per the plan of care and state regulations.
• Teach patients and caregivers appropriate self-care techniques.
• Notify the Case Manager, physicians, and families of changes in condition.
• Supervise LPNs and Home Health Aides per state regulations and provide instruction.
• Maintain data collection and reporting systems for outcomes and compliance.
• Report potential risk management issues and address abuse or unsafe practice as required by law.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary patient case conferences and staff meetings.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, and health care team members.
• Participate in on-call schedule and weekends/after-hours visits as necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and adhere to Medicare/Medicaid/HIPAA requirements.

Skills

RN licensure

Home health care

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

Education

Accredited nursing program graduate

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 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.

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.