Home Health: RN or LPN Visit Nurse (NE)

Lifespark Careers•Shoreview, MN

8d•Remote

About The Position

Lifespark is a complete senior health company headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Since 2004, we’ve been helping seniors stay healthy, navigate their health care options with confidence, and live fuller, more independent lives as they age. Our people are invested entrepreneurs focused on helping people age magnificently. This role involves planning, organizing, and directing home care services, with an emphasis on community health education and experience. The professional nurse builds from community resources to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

Requirements

One to two years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License.
Must pass a MVR check based on Lifespark company policy.
In accordance with CMS Vaccine Mandate, candidate must provide proof of Covid-19 Vaccine or submit documentation for exemption.

Nice To Haves

One year of home health care experience preferred.
Experience in customer service/direct member contact field preferred.
Experience supervising caregivers.

Responsibilities

Completes an initial assessment of client and family to determine home care needs.
Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
Regularly re-evaluates client nursing needs.
Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as client status and needs change.
Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions.
Includes the client and the family in the planning process.
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
Provides direct client care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.
Counsels the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
Provides health care instructions to the client as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the client.
Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
Lead by example in establishing rapport with clients, clinicians, partners, and the community.
Ensure positive/professional communication within the team.
Customer service resolution; escalate concerns.
Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days.
Communicates with the physician regarding the client’s needs and reports any changes in the client’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.
Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
Timely completion of all documentation as it relates to the care plan by 10am the next day.
Understands and complies with all the rules and regulations that govern the responsibilities of a registered nurse.
Completes orientation and annual training requirements as assigned.
Participates in Lifespark’s Event Management process including initiating reports, escalation of events and investigations.
Promotes safety in the workplace through real time coaching and participation in safety awareness training.
Instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks.
Manages client supplies assuring appropriate DME provider is utilized.
Schedules and keeps member appointments.
Organizes travel efficiently and documents mileage accurately within EMR.
Other duties as assigned.