Registered Nurse

Addus HomeCare; Livingston (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Montana is seeking a registered nurse to deliver professional in-home nursing care aligned with the plan of care and company policies.

You will assess, plan, and implement nursing interventions, perform treatments, and educate patients and caregivers, while maintaining documentation accuracy and complying with state and federal regulations. This role requires reliable transportation and a Montana RN license, with at least 1 year of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
• Licensed as a RN in the state of practice.
• At least 1 year clinical nursing experience, preferably in ICU, rehab, or medical-surgical care.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Ability to perform home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment.
• Ability to document timely and accurately.
• Strong communication in person, over the phone, and in writing.
• Reliable transportation with valid license and insurance; or public transit access.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and intervene using the nursing process to meet patient needs.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition and document in the clinical record.
• Perform nursing procedures and administer treatments/medications per plan of care.
• Educate patients and caregivers on self-care techniques.
• Notify case manager, physicians, and families of changes in condition.
• Conduct supervisory visits for LPNs and Home Health Aides as allowed by state regulations.
• Maintain data collection, recording, and reporting systems to measure outcomes.
• Flag potential risk management issues and report unsafe or illegal practice as required by law.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary conferences, staff meetings and in-service education.
• Coordinate patient care with the health care team and family.
• Occasionally participate in on-call schedules and after-hours visits.

Skills

Nursing

Communication skills

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

On-call ability

Education

RN license

Registered 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.