Home Health Private Duty RN

Adara Home Health•Janesville, MN

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse furnishes comprehensive client care as assigned by the Case Manager, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, professional nursing principles, and company policies and procedures. The RN applies specialized nursing knowledge, judgment, and skill based on psychological, biological, and social sciences to make nursing judgments. The position reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor. This part-time position offers a flexible schedule, with available shifts Monday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday/Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The RN travels to client homes to provide one-to-one care. The position reports to the Mankato, Minnesota office and provides services in Janesville. Client-specific care needs include epilepsy, cerebral palsy, functional quadriplegia, legal blindness, and G/J tube care.

Requirements

Current Minnesota Registered Nurse license without revocation, suspension, limitations, or restrictions.
At least two years of experience in a health care setting.
Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments.
Good interpersonal communication and teaching skills.
Good organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proof of a negative Mantoux test or documentation of a negative chest X-ray.
Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation for travel to multiple business stops each day.
Valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclosure of convictions and criminal history records pertaining to crimes related to the provision of health services; candidates convicted of such crimes will not be hired.
Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including those of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Federal Office of the Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.

Nice To Haves

Acute hospital or home care experience is preferred.
Current CPR certification is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures, consulting with the Case Manager about changes to the care plan.
Apply current health practices when observing and evaluating client care.
Provide total client care, including ordered medications and treatments, physical and psychological care, and client and family education.
Coordinate with families and other health care professionals to provide continuity of care.
Assess and interpret symptoms, take remedial measures within the legal limits of Minnesota nursing practice, and immediately report significant client condition changes to the Case Manager.
Adapt nursing measures to changing needs using professional judgment.
Communicate effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
Participate in scheduled client conferences as requested.
Follow infection control policies, including proper handwashing techniques.
Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare clinical and progress notes in a timely manner.
Support professional growth and development by participating in continuing education, in-service programs, orientation, and personnel evaluations.
Maintain confidentiality of information about clients, families, and employees.
Maintain a safe client environment and report suspected vulnerable client abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation to the office.
Promote a positive client and employee service image.
Use judgment when accepting assignments.
Participate in the after-hours on-call process to help resolve client care and staffing issues.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.