PRN Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Advanced Home Health and Hospice of Colorado•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care in patients’ homes, manages their medical needs, and promotes overall health and well-being. The role requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. The schedule is PRN, on weekends, during day shifts, for 8 hours. The majority of work is performed while providing patient care in the patient’s home.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the state in which practicing.
Ability to supervise and direct members of the client care team.
Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
Ability to deal tactfully with clients and the community.
Organizational and time management skills.
Licensed driver with automobile insurance; current driver’s license and ability to drive to and access a patient’s home.
Ability to handle and lift patients; manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds or greater.
Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.
Ability to work under stressful conditions or irregular hours, as may be required.
Ability to work with exposure to communicable diseases.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of nursing experience in Home Health is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and according to home health care protocols.
Perform routine and specialized nursing tasks, including wound care, catheter insertion, and monitoring vital signs.
Assist in developing and implementing individualized care plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare team.
Monitor and document patient progress, response to treatments, and changes in condition; report significant findings.
Educate and support patients and families on disease management, medication use, and home care techniques.
Assist with patient mobility, transfers, and activities of daily living as needed, ensuring safety and comfort.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records and documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Collaborate with LPNs, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated, comprehensive care.
Respond promptly to patient needs and changes in condition, providing appropriate interventions and support.
Adhere to infection control and safety procedures to protect patients and staff.
Perform all other duties assigned.