Registered Nurse

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

Job summary

Addus HomeCare is seeking a registered nurse to deliver professional home-based care to patients per the established plan of care. You will provide nursing treatments, document outcomes, and educate patients and families while adhering to state and federal requirements.

The role involves coordinating with the care team, participating in on-call coverage, and maintaining high standards of confidentiality and accuracy in all records. Prior home health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
• Licensed RN in the state of practice.
• Minimum 1 year clinical nursing experience; ICU/rehab/med-surg preferred.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Ability to perform home visits and document appropriately.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and intervene using the nursing process to meet patient needs.
• Provide care per plan of care and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Case Manager and physicians; communicate changes.
• Supervise LPN/HH Aide visits; ensure competency and guidance.
• Maintain documentation and data collection; ensure accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

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.