REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Home Care Services, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Care Services, Inc. is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse to provide clinical nursing services in assisted living settings. The role requires a nursing degree, Minnesota RN license, and home care or assisted living experience.

Strong communication, independence, and a commitment to service excellence are essential. Supervisory experience is preferred. The nurse will coordinate patient plans, supervise staff, ensure safety, and collaborate with families and health professionals to maintain

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and licensed as a registered nurse in Minnesota.
• Experience in home care or assisted living preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, comprehend, and carry out directions and instructions.
• Able to function independently.
• Good health status and emotional stability.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical nursing services to assisted living residents.
• Performs admission assessment for new residents and completes admission paperwork promptly.
• Prepares a service plan for each resident with input from the resident or representative.
• Orients direct care staff to the service plan and obtains physician orders as appropriate.
• Obtains needed equipment, supplies, and medications for residents and updates orders.
• Delegates tasks to Home Health Aides and LPNs according to nursing judgment and regulations.
• Provides supervisory visits and reviews the service plan for accuracy.
• Completes discharges and transfers and manages medication according to policy and statute.
• Documents in the clinical record and maintains safety practices.

Skills

RN license

Home care experience

Supervisory experience

Written and verbal communication

Independent work

Service excellence

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Schedule & Pay Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Pay: $40–$50 per hour, based on experience.

Experience/ Job Skill Requirement

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Minnesota
• Experience in home care or assisted living preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Must be able to read, write, comprehend, and carry out directions and instructions
• Able to function independently
• Good health status and emotional stability
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to service excellence

Primary Responsibility

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing clinical nursing services to assisted living residents.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides an admission assessment for new residents: Completes all admission paperwork promptly
• Prepares a service plan for each resident with input from the resident and/or designated representative
• Orients direct care staff to the service plan
• Obtains physician orders, as appropriate
• Obtains needed equipment, supplies, and medications for residents
• Appropriately updates the assessment and physician orders
• Delegates activities to the Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses as appropriate, according to nursing judgment and state regulations
• Provides supervisory visits according to nursing judgment and state-assisted living licensure regulations
• Reviews and updates the service plan to ensure that it is current and accurate
• Completes discharges and transfers for residents when needed
• Establishes and implements medication management for residents based on assessed data and according to agency policy and state statute
• Documents as indicated in clinical record
• Responds to clinical problems as identified by the staff in the facility
• Communicates with families, resident representative(s), case managers and other health care providers regarding the residents when indicated
• Provides direct nursing care and interventions for residents with episodes of potentially life‑threatening instability, those with complex equipment needs and those requiring complex nursing care
• Documents, as indicated, in the clinical record
• Must be aware of and use good safety practices, including but not limited to:
  • Body mechanics
  • Falls prevention
  • Reporting of defective equipment or hazards
  • Wiping spills or wet floors immediately
  • Using Standard Precautions and appropriate infection control measures
  • Knowledge of emergency procedures
  • Reporting incidents/accidents to the Clinical Nurse Supervisor or Licensed Assisted Living Director on the day of occurrence
• Participates in care conferences with other members of the health care team, Home Care Consultants
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information about residents, families, and employees
• Promotes a safe and comfortable environment for the resident and family
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Recognizes and manages own stresses, which may affect work performance
• Participates in team meetings
• Participates in in‑service educational programs, as required by state regulations
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Nurse Supervisor or Assisted Living Director
• Adheres to all agency policies

Reporting: Clinical Nurse Supervisor