RN

Star Care; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver coordinated nursing care and oversee on-site clinical activities. The role involves implementing the Plan of Care, coordinating with administrators, and supervising nursing staff on the tour.

Responsibilities include evaluating patient needs, documenting progress, and coordinating referrals. Ideal candidates hold an RN license, a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, and Basic Life Support certification for safe, compliant home health care delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an approved program.
• Current RN license to practice professional nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or group on the nurse’s tour.
• Implement and modify Plan of Care in collaboration with physicians and staff.
• Supervise nursing and ancillary personnel and ensure quality care.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes and progress reports.
• Coordinate services with agencies and healthcare providers as needed.

Skills

Nursing

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

RN license

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Description

Registered Nurse

• This position is responsible for the delivery of coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients. This includes but is not limited to the day-to-day management and supervision of the related clinical activities within the area on the nurse’s tour of duty.

The Registered Nurse will assume responsibility for implementing the Plan of Care for patients assigned which includes but is not limited to: Coordinating with the State Administrator and Authorization Specialists appropriate changes in the Plan of Care with regards to care provided, frequency, and referral to other services. The nurse is responsible for supervising and responsibly directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

Essential Functions

Employee must have regular attendance/punctuality, be able to work with others at all levels of the Company, have exceptional customer service, and be completely honest. Other assigned duties include:

• Provides direct patient care as described in state regulations for RN, in all cases involving nursing services.
• Assists in the implementation of changes in the Plan of Care for the improvement of client care.
• Makes the initial evaluation visit as applicable and re-evaluates the patient’s needs on a regular basis.
• Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic procedures requiring specialized skills and assuming full responsibility for each assigned patient.
• Participates in in-service programs, as well as training, and teaching other nursing personnel as required.
• Promotes and maintains client health through teaching self-care and rehabilitative measures.
• Develops and implements the treatment plan for each patient under the direction of their physician and plan of care.
• Observes and reports symptoms, reactions to treatments, drugs, and changes in the patient’s physical and/or emotional condition.
• Initiates preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate for the patient’s care and safety.
• Maintains clinical and progress notes for each assigned patient receiving care and providing progress reports to their physician.
• Coordinates services for patients, as needed, to other agencies and health care providers as appropriate.
• Provides supervision of Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant services and prepares written instructions for care provided by Aide/CNA.
• Considers age-related factors with patient care for the adult and elderly when providing home care.
• Maintains accurate time records.
• Submits required documentation in a timely manner.
• Assists State Administrator and/or Regional Administrator in decision making and policy formation as it pertains to the Home Health Program.
• Participates in surveys, studies and special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has direct supervisory responsibilities for Aides and LPN’s. This position will perform supervisory visits as needed.

Requirements

Related Competencies

Language Skills:

Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business practices, policies and procedures, professional journals, technical guidelines, and governmental regulations. Must be able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Must be able to provide guidance and direction accurately and clearly to Company staff and employees.

Business Acumen:

Proactively identify Company risks and institute policies and/or procedures to ensure compliance using related law and industry data.

Decision Making:

Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; possess ability to analyze data from different sources to draw conclusions; utilize effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

Other Requirements:

Maintain current state licensure. Maintain current liability and malpractice insurance, if applicable.

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field preferred, current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice professional nursing in each state where patient care is supervised, current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.

Licensure/Certification

• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid and current CPR Certification
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) licnese in States practicng

Clearances

The following background checks are conducted:

• Criminal background Drug Screening
• Driving Record OIG Exclusion List
• Sex Offender Registry