RN - Registered Nurse Home Health

Human Touch Home Health Care; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

Vacation Time

Sick Leave

Job summary

Human Touch Home Health Care in Colorado Springs is seeking a registered nurse to plan, organize and direct home care services. You will assess patients and families in their homes, develop care plans, and coordinate with physicians to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary per visit, benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Must have Colorado RN license and CPR, with 1–2 years of acute care experience; valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Colorado RN license and CPR certification.
• 1–2 years of acute care experience preferred.
• Must be able to supervise home health aides.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift and transfer patients; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial patient and family assessment for home care needs.
• Regularly reevaluates nursing needs and revises the plan of care.
• Initiates and revises the plan of care as patient status changes.
• Uses health data to determine nursing diagnoses and outcomes.
• Develops and implements a patient- and family-centered care plan.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by physician.
• Counsels patient and family on nursing needs and discharge planning.

Skills

Nursing skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Colorado RN Licensure

Job description

PAY IS PER VISIT NOT PER HOUR

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

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
  • Vacation Time
  • Sick Leave

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 Colorado 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: Fulltime

Pay: $65.00-85.00 per visit (typical visit 1 hour)

Medical specialties: Home Health

Work setting: In-person

Ability to commute: Reliably commute (Required)

Experience: Home Healthcare1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification: RN License (Required)

Note - This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Job duties may also be adjusted based on organizational and industry needs.