Field RN – Home Care
About The Position
Associated Home Care is hiring a Field RN to administer patient/client Care Plans and support health and wellness as directed by those plans. The RN ensures compliance with applicable nursing and clinical standards, federal, state, and local regulations, and company policies. When appropriate and needed, the RN provides Skilled Nursing Services. The role includes collaborating with the Director of Nursing, patients/clients, caregivers, physicians, and other care team members to implement Care Plans. The RN also conducts home-care aide orientations, supervision visits, skill checks, and annual performance reviews; provides ongoing aide instruction during field visits; documents services and changes in client circumstances; and communicates concerns to case managers or clients’ representatives and families. Associated Home Care describes itself as a mission-driven organization focused on improving the lives of seniors through a coordinated, compassionate, technology-enabled in-home service network. The position offers full-time, part-time, and per diem scheduling options. Hours are primarily weekdays, with occasional weekend availability as needed. The hiring range is $40–$42 per hour; final compensation depends on factors including relevant experience, skills, certifications, and location.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse license in the state where practicing.
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to work with minimal direction.
- Competence applying processes to ensure adherence to pertinent federal and state rules and regulations.
- Strong communication skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff, physicians, referral sources, patients, and families.
- Demonstrated computer literacy.
- Licensed driver in the appropriate state.
- Available independent transportation with current insurance coverage.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience and responsibilities in clinical home health services, or equivalent experience.
- Current CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Administer Care Plans and support patient/client health and wellness in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, patients/clients, caregivers, physicians, and other care team members.
- Ensure compliance with nursing and clinical standards, applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and company policies.
- Provide Skilled Nursing Services when appropriate and as needed.
- Conduct on-site orientation, quarterly supervision visits, skill checks, and annual performance reviews of home care aides in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies.
- Provide ongoing instructions to home health aides during field visits, including reinforcement of Standard Precautions, client respect, HIPAA, and safety.
- Review Personal Care Plans from Aging Service Access Points (ASAP) and orient aides in following plans authorized by the ASAP RN.
- Document services rendered and changes in client conditions, family circumstances, or the home situation.
- Communicate concerns or issues regarding client status to ASAP Case Managers or the client’s legal representative or family, as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling options accommodating consumer needs and staff availability.
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Job Type
Full-time
