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 seeks a Registered Nurse to plan, direct and deliver compassionate home health services.

You will assess patients in home settings, develop and adjust care plans, and educate families while coordinating with physicians and other clinicians. Per-visit pay, full-time hours, and a strong benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Colorado RN licensure with CPR certification.
• Bachelor's degree preferred with home health care experience.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial patient and family assessment for home care needs.
• Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs and adjusts plans.
• Develops and revises the care plan with patient/family involvement.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsels patient and family and provides health education.
• Coordinates care with physicians, therapists and community resources.
• Participates in on-call duties as defined by policy.
• Ensures equipment and supplies are arranged for patient needs.
• Supervises home health aides and evaluates care delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing assessment

Care coordination

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

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.