Home Health RN MO weekends

Lutheran Senior Services

133d • $31 - $49

About The Position

At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day. The position provides comprehensive nursing services to individuals and families in the community setting, emphasizing meeting the needs of persons in their homes, promoting and maintaining health, and focusing on early detection and restoration measures.

Requirements

• Current Missouri RN Nursing License in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Must be CPR BLS (basic life support) certified with the American Red Cross.
• Prior home health experience preferred.
• A minimum of two years nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to provide own transportation.
• Good clinical judgment, assessment, and communication skills.
• Proficient in computer skills, to complete documentation on laptop.

Nice To Haves

• Prior home health experience.
• A minimum of two years nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive OASIS initial nursing assessments, including physical, emotional, and mental needs.
• Determines eligibility for services related to homebound status and need for skilled services.
• Develops an individualized plan of care in consultation with the patient’s physician and other agency personnel as appropriate.
• Completes review of medications, pain management, risk status.
• Develops and implements the care plan for the patient and family.
• Provides intermittent skilled services, as ordered by the physician, and maintains the highest quality of care for the patient in the home environment.
• Obtains specimens as ordered by physician, submits to laboratory.
• Participates in team meetings/patient care conferences, communicates with other clinicians involved in care.
• Provides direct nursing care procedures to patients; updates primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days.
• Completes OASIS at all points of care as required under PPS.
• Responsible for thorough and complete documentation to ensure continuity of care, professional services, and the maintenance of accurate legal documents.
• Teaches family members, and/or significant others, patient care skills, accurately assesses patient’s physical and emotional status, and performs services in compliance with physician orders.
• Participates in on-call duties as defined in the On-Call Policy.
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• Instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care provided at least every two (2) weeks.
• Attends in-services and department meetings as required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back.
• Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution.
• Education Financial Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness programs.
• Pay advances (PayActiv).
• Caregiver support (TCARE).
• Leaves of Absence.
• Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot).
• Commuter support.
• Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay for part-time employees.
• Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance for full-time or weekend option employees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree