MercyOne Home Care RN-$15k sign on

Trinity Health•Des Moines, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides primary nursing care to home-based care patients as ordered by the physician and in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. The RN conducts initial assessments and develops care plans in collaboration with the Population Health Case Manager. The role also provides functional support and supervision to Home Healthcare Aides and LPNs as needed, delivers therapeutic interventions, manages overall care, and works toward strong client outcomes and patient satisfaction. The RN assesses patient condition and risk at admission, at required time points, and as needed, using standardized documentation. In collaboration with the physician, Population Health Case Manager, and patient, the RN develops assessment-based plans of care with attainable goals and appropriate services to improve or stabilize medical condition, functional abilities, and independence. The position requires following applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies and procedures, and the Code of Ethics; reporting changes in patient condition; obtaining orders for care-plan changes; providing ordered treatment and services; and using appropriate educational tools and pathways.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved nursing education program.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice.
At least one year of professional nursing experience.
Strong computer and technology skills.
Current driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to demonstrate commitment to the mission and Organizational Code of Ethics and adhere to the Compliance Program.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Home healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patient condition and risk at admission, at required time points, and as needed, using appropriate standardized documentation.
Assess patient needs and determine the appropriate level of care.
Develop an assessment-based plan of care with the physician, Population Health Case Manager, and patient, including attainable goals and services to improve or stabilize the patient's medical condition and functional abilities and promote independence.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, the Organizational Integrity Program, Code of Ethics, and agency policies and procedures; follow the Code of Conduct.
Report changes in patient condition promptly to the physician and/or Population Health Case Manager, and obtain orders for changes to the plan of care.
Follow treatment orders and provide services indicated in the plan of care.
Use and implement appropriate educational tools and pathways in accordance with guidelines and policies and procedures.
Provide functional support and supervision to Home Healthcare Aides and LPNs as needed.
Provide therapeutic intervention and overall care management to support strong client outcomes and patient satisfaction.