Registered Nurse

Addus HomeCare; Shepherd (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Addus Homecare in Shepherd, MT is seeking a registered nurse to deliver professional nursing care to patients in their homes, following the plan of care and agency policies.

The RN will assess, plan and intervene using the nursing process, perform treatments and meds, educate families, supervise LPNs and home health aides, ensure documentation, and coordinate with the care team. On-call and weekend visits may be required.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state of practice is required.
• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
• At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience; home health is preferred.
• Ability to perform home visits and complete documentation timely.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and intervene using the nursing process to meet patient needs.
• Observe changes in patient condition; document and notify supervisor.
• Administer treatments and medications per plan of care and regulations.
• Teach patients/caregivers appropriate self-care techniques.
• Notify case manager, physicians, and families of changes in condition.
• Supervise LPN and Home Health Aide visits per state regulations.
• Maintain data collection, recording and reporting systems to measure outcomes.
• Report risk management issues and unsafe practices as required by law.
• Attend multidisciplinary case conferences and trainings as assigned.
• Coordinate patient care with the health care team.
• Participate in on-call schedule and weekends/after-hours visits as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and attendance; be flexible to agency needs.
• Follow Medicare/Medicaid/HIPAA regulations and agency policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

RN licensure

Registered nursing education

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.

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