RN - Registered Nurse

EmergencyMD; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

Human Touch Home Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality home health care to patients in Thornton, Colorado. This PRN role focuses on nursing assessments, plan of care development, medication administration, and patient education.

You will work closely with physicians and families to ensure optimal outcomes. The position offers a per-visit pay structure ($70.00–$90.00 per visit) with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with current state licensure.
• 1–2 years of acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• CPR certification required.
• Bachelor's degree with 1 year home health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial patient and family assessment to determine home care needs.
• Regularly re-evaluate nursing needs and adjust the care plan.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Provide direct patient care as defined by the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Counsel patient and family on nursing needs and plan of care.
• Coordinate patient care and communication with physicians and caregivers.

Skills

CPR certification

Communication skills

Lifting and transferring patients

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

State RN licensure

BSN preferred

Job description

PAY IS PER VISIT NOT PER HOUR

Pay

$70.00-$90.00 per visit

Human Touch Home Care seeking a Registered Nurse - RN. Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care and making a meaningful difference in people's lives? We invite you to become a valued member of our dedicated healthcare team. As a Registered Nurse (RN) with us, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our patients, while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. With opportunities for professional growth and advancement, this role offers a rewarding career path where your skills and expertise will be both challenged and celebrated. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic team and help shape the future of healthcare, we would love to hear from you!

About us

We are a home healthcare provider in the area. We provide comprehensive, skilled, and non-skilled services, to our home bound clients in Colorado, with an excellent track record of client-focused care. We strive to help clients to improve their lives while in the comfort of their homes. To meet our standard of care, we offer a variety of affordable and high-quality home health care solutions that will meet the needs of the seniors, disabled, and ill members of the community.

Benefits - ONLY FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Positive and supportive work environment
• Contribution to improving healthcare access and quality in the community
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Health insurance
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Paid Time Off
  • Sick Leave
  • Retirement plans

Responsibilities

Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).

• Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
• Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
• Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as required.
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available. Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• Current licensure in state and CPR certification.
• Bachelor's degree, with one (1) year of home health care experience preferred.
• Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Prolonged or considerable walking or standing.
• Able to lift, position or transfer patients.
• Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching.
• Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Job Types

PRN

Pay

$70.00-90.00 per visit (typical visit 1 hour)

Medical specialties

Home Health

Work setting

In-person

Ability to commute

Thornton, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience

Discipline 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

Discipline License (Required)

Note

This job description covers the essential responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits associated with the position as a Registered Nurse. Adjustments can be made based on specific organizational needs and local regulatory requirements.