RN Homecare Attendant

Missouri Slope; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Slope is hiring a registered nurse to assess client needs and coordinate care plans for Missouri Slope at Home clients in Bismarck, North Dakota. This role includes participation in quality assurance programs and on-call rotation. The ideal candidate should possess a nursing license, be knowledgeable of home care practices, and be able to communicate effectively with clients and staff.

This position offers an engaging environment where responsibilities also include infection control oversight and participation in training programs for staff.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and speak English effectively.
• Knowledge of home care regulations and documentation.
• Ability to assess and develop individualized care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess condition of Missouri Slope at Home clients.
• Coordinate care plans and communicate with care teams.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement programs.

Skills

Nursing process knowledge

Effective communication

Client assessment

Infection control awareness

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

WORK HOURS
8 am - 4:30 pm | M - F | 32-40 hr/wk | On-call Rotation

RESPONSIBLE TO

Director of Missouri Slope at Home

Primary Job Function

• Assess condition of Missouri Slope at Home clients, coordinate care plans and communicate with Missouri Slope at Home RN Manager, Director, Service Manager, clients, client families, and ND Home and Community Based Services Personnel.
• Ensure training requirements are satisfied for all employees through ND Qualified Service Provider program, including specific nursing tasks on ongoing nurse oversight of nursing tasks.
• Meet with potential clients to provide information about At Home Services.
• Participate in (QAPI) Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program and attend quarterly QAPI meetings as needed.
• Assist with coordination of Infection Prevention and Control program.
• Participate in On-call rotation.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrate responsible, flexible and dependable behavior in performing duties.
• Read, write, understand and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, family members, and co-workers and to complete required documentation in the care records and established forms.
• Be knowledgeable of the standard nursing process and practice, and regulations and guidelines governing home care programs; complete thorough documentation on permanent client records, as well as for various required records pertaining to OSHA, Risk Management, training records and policies.
• Assess and develop care plans for all residents regardless of gender, religion, color or creed.
• Support and comply with client rights in all regards, including confidentiality of resident information, and hold staff accountable to those rights.
• Assist with coordination of orientation programs for all staff.
• Coordinate and conduct PCA/QSP/CNA skills and training to all levels of employees.
• Assist with monitoring Infection Control policies, procedures, and practices.
• Monitor, analyze, intervene, and report on infection control issues for clients and staff.
• Assist RN Manager with information for Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee as needed.
• Provide information and direction to Missouri Slope at Home staff to facilitate and ensure compliance with infection control and safety issues.
• Review and evaluate client incidents and coordinate with the RN Manager any procedure changes necessary to promote client safety.
• Attend workshops and meetings related to Missouri Slope at Home programming, staff development, infection control and safety, and other relevant RN activities.
• Attend continuing education trainings as needed to maintain credentials.

Nursing Care Responsibilities

Assist the RN Manager with all aspects of nursing care for Missouri Slope at Home clients and training staff competencies relating to Home Care when appropriate. Assist the RN Manager with all aspects of nursing tasks as assigned for clients in their residential homes.

• Assessment and assistance with client admissions.
• Assist RN Manager with development, review and maintenance of care plans utilizing the approved electronic record system.
• Communicate with RN Manager, clients and/or family members in a timely manner (e.g., any concerns, changes in condition, care routine, etc.).

Functions

Provide leadership training/oversight and/or serve on committees, taskforces, etc. as assigned.

Must be able to stand, walk, talk, and push, pull or lift up to 25 lbs, up to 50 lbs as needed. Frequently required to sit at a computer, stand and use all motor functions to tend to client needs. This includes the ability to reach, stoop, kneel, bend, squat, crouch, or crawl, and speak English. Able to complete all tasks of the position as outlined. Must be comfortable driving to and from client homes in a personal vehicle.

Execute duties in both home settings (of contracted client) and office setting at Missouri Slope. Able to travel to client homes, and sometimes accompany or drive members outside the home.

Understands proper donning and doffing of protective or safety attire, such as gloves and mask. Will be exposed to hazardous materials including blood‑borne pathogens or household chemicals, requiring knowledge of basic chemical safety and infection prevention. Work may involve exposure to plants, animals, dust, and other environmental hazards.