Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)- PRN

Eden Health•Casper, WY

About The Position

Eden Health is hiring a PRN Home Health Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes in accordance with physician orders and each patient’s plan of care. The nurse reviews the caseload with a supervising RN, obtains and coordinates physician orders, evaluates and communicates assessment findings and changes in clinical status, and collaborates with patients, caregivers, families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team. The position includes patient education, medication safety, follow-up on laboratory results, participation in case conferences and the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program, and timely, accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). The nurse also identifies environmental and other risks to patient safety and implements appropriate interventions. Eden describes itself as a 100% employee-owned company with a family-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and a focus on empathy, dedication, and integrity. The posting lists career, financial, and personal benefits; some benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, are available to employees with full-time status.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state of practice.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Proof of automobile insurance; motor vehicle record (MVR) will be checked.
Proof of current CPR certification.
Ability to pass a criminal background check and national sex offender clearance.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in an acute care setting within the last 24 months.
Six months of home care experience within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing care ordered by the physician and indicated by the patient’s plan of care.
Review the caseload with a supervising RN regularly, as established by best practices and state guidelines.
Obtain necessary physician orders and collaborate with physicians as patient needs dictate.
Evaluate the significance of assessment findings and communicate pertinent information about the patient’s clinical status and ongoing needs in a timely manner.
Communicate changes in patients’ clinical status to healthcare team members, office staff, and physicians according to agency policy.
Educate patients, caregivers, families, and other staff as appropriate.
Provide patient care in a manner that promotes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Participate in case conferences covering multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, continued care plans, and new problems.
Recommend referrals to other disciplines or community resources when needed.
Follow the seven medication rights and reduce the potential for medication errors.
Follow up to obtain laboratory results and notify the physician of significant changes.
Participate in the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Identify risks of injury or threats to life and health in the patient’s environment and implement appropriate interventions.
Complete accurate and thorough visit notes in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) for every patient in a timely manner.

Benefits

Benefits starting as early as 30 days after the start date.
Employee discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia products, and more.
Employee Hardship Fund.
Bonuses program.
Employee Stock Program (ESOP).
Employee wellness program and family-first culture.
Paid time off for a personal day of the employee’s choosing.
Financial planning through Unum.
Free counseling sessions through Unum.
Training and educational assistance.
Career advancement opportunities.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Life, accident, and disability insurance.
Paid holidays.
Paid continuing education credits, with online and in-person options.
Discounts with AT&T Wireless and National and Enterprise car rentals.
Discounted tickets to events, attractions, concerts, sporting events, hotels, and resorts.
Paid sick leave and vacation time; eligible employees begin accruing time on their first day of employment.
Identity theft protection.
Employee Assistance Program.
Floating personal holiday.
Dental, medical, and vision coverage available to employees with full-time status.