Registered Nurse, Homecare

Lakeview Hospital; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeview Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Homecare team. As a Partner for Good, you will impact patient care and experience in home settings.

You will provide direct and indirect nursing care, develop and update care plans, and coordinate with the healthcare team to meet Care Plan goals. The role requires independence, strong assessment skills, and proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing required.
• MN or WI RN license required at start; provide proof within 4 months if not present at start.
• Current BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross) for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider.
• Dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, auto insurance, per Lakeview guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to Homecare patients.
• Develop, revise, and update care plans in consultation with physician, client, and caregiver.
• Coordinate healthcare team members to achieve Care Plan goals.
• Function with minimal supervision in home care settings and communicate effectively.

Skills

Strong assessment skills

Independent work

Knowledge of reimbursement procedures

English language proficiency

Computer experience

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Job Description

Lakeview is looking to hire a Registered Nurse to join our Homecare team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary Statement

Provides direct and indirect nursing care. The nurse is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization. Makes skilled nursing assessments of clients/caregivers in the homecare setting which includes physical, psychosocial, and environmental components. Develops, revises, and updates care plans in consultation with primary physician, client, and caregiver. Coordinates all healthcare team members including client/caregiver to attempt to achieve the goals of the Care Plan.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Associate's degree in nursing
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Must have MN or WI Registered Nurse (RN) license upon start date.
  • Must provide proof of MN and WI Registered Nurse (RN) license within 4 months of start, if both MN and WI Registered Nurse (RN) licenses are not present on start date.
• Current BLS - American Heart Association or BLS - American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider)
• Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, auto insurance and meet all criteria required under Lakeview's Automobile Liability Guidelines
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of reimbursement procedures as well as knowledge of community resources
  • Accept responsibility for maintaining current knowledge level of nursing trends in the Homecare field.
  • Able to function independently with minimal supervision in home setting
  • Strong assessment skills
  • Ability to read, write and speak the English language
  • Ability to carry out directions
  • Computer experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Proof of application for alternate state within 4 weeks of start, if both MN and WI Registered Nurse (RN) licenses are not present on start date.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Previous related healthcare experience
  • At least 1 year of experience in Acute Care, Long Term Care or Short-Term Care experience or equivalent