RN - Nurse Coordinator (PT)

Rocky Mountain Health Care Services; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug

Dental

Vision Care

Wellness Program

Paid Time-Off plan

403(b) Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Health Care Services in Colorado Springs seeks an RN Home Care Coordinator to join the Interdisciplinary Team. You will present nursing interventions at IDT meetings, report condition changes, and coordinate care planning with the RN Home Care Manager.

The role includes managing provider orders, triaging calls, scheduling home nursing visits, and covering after-hours rotations. A per diem supplement is offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program and licensed as a professional in Colorado.
• Minimum one year of health care experience in hospital, long-term or home health preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend IDT meetings and present nursing interventions for care planning.
• Perform chart audits and ensure nursing documentation accuracy.
• Provide home visits to administer medications and treatments per nursing standards.
• Handle after-hour and weekend on-call rotation as needed.
• Educate participants and families on medications and care plans.

Skills

Nursing skills

Medication administration

EMR documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient communication

Office software

IDT participation

Education

RN degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The RN Home Care Coordinator position serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) under the CMS regulations. As such, they are responsible for attending IDT meetings to present nursing interventions for care planning and to report on changes in condition for Rocky Mountain Health Care Services (RMHCS) participants. Participates in the communication of the participants condition to the RN Home Care Manager and the IDT. This position manages provider orders, provides phone triage to participants, and manages the schedule for home care nursing. An additional per diem is also offered on top of the pay scale listed.MISSION: Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independenceCOMPETENCIES:Technical ExpertiseProblem SolvingTeamworkEffective CommunicationResults OrientedPersonal CredibilityQuality FocusPeople FocusFlexibilityRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Serves as a member of the IDTPresents nursing interventions for participant care planning, fall reports, and incident reportsPerforms chart audits and ensures that nursing documentation is complete and accurateActs as a support to home care nurses regarding procedures, documentation, and task organizationPerforms home visits to administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards to supplement clinic services as neededCovers after hour and weekend call in rotation with other RMHCS NPs and RNs as needed.Observes, records, and reports participants condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physiciansDocuments all interactions related to home care visits in the EMRInstructs participants and family members regarding medications and treatment instructionsKeeps Home Care Manager and IDT informed on home care issues of participants as they arisePosts advance directives in participants homes and educate participants and families regarding plans of careAttends IDT meetings at care conferences, family meetings, and any other meetings as assignedMaintains personal supplies and materials needed for home visits. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed and in stockParticipates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintains professional affiliations and any required certificationsOther duties as requested/assignedGraduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program and licensed as a professional in the State of Colorado is requiredMinimum of one year of health care experience in hospital, long-term or home health care setting is preferredCPR and First Aid certification is preferredMust have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customersProficient in software programs, such as Microsoft office and electronic medical recordsKnowledge of medical equipment and instrumentsSkill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of practical nursing to provide on-going care for participantsSkilled in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care, Wellness Program, Telemedicine Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Company Paid Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accidental Injury Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, 403(b) Savings Plan, Legal Shield and IDShield, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time-Off plan. Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or PRN/casual), job grade and length of service.