Registered Nurse

Deercreekseniorliving; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is seeking a registered nurse to plan and coordinate home care services in Orem, Utah. The successful candidate will have a focus on patient care, including developing and implementing care plans, monitoring patient conditions, and providing education to patients and families.

This role requires a nursing license, minimum of two years of experience preferred in public health or home care, and the ability to access transportation for agency-related travel. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of nursing experience, preferably in public health or home care.
• Must be licensed in the state of Utah.
• Ability to drive and access to transportation for agency-related travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and initiate the plan of care with patients and caregivers.
• Prepare clinical notes and update the primary physician as necessary.
• Supervise home health aides and provide patient education.

Skills

Observational skills

Problem-solving skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

Graduated from an approved school of nursing

Current CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs/coordinates home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Develops and initiates the plan of care and assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
• Initiates proper preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures and provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
• Provides patient and caregiver education.
• Prepares clinical notes.
• Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care.
• Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.

Communication

• Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.

Additional Duties

• Participating in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.
• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks.
• Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)/ Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and/or Home Health Aids (HHAs)/Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), as directed.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Must have graduated from an approved school of nursing and be licensed in the state where practicing.
• Minimum of two years of experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred.
• Maintains a current CPR certification.
• The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.
• Self‑directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates excellent observation, problem‑solving, verbal and written communication skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
• Management experience not required.
• Responsible for supervising home health aides.
• Prolonged or considerable walking or standing.
• Able to lift, position, or transfer patients.
• Able to lift supplies and equipment.
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching.
• Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.