Home Health RN Visit Nurse

Adara Home Health•Hutchinson, MN

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 role requires specialized nursing knowledge, judgment, and skill grounded in psychological, biological, and social sciences. The RN reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position with an on-call rotation. The nurse travels to clients’ homes to provide one-to-one care, with visits that may take one to three hours per client. The position reports to the Hutchinson, Minnesota office and serves Hutchinson and surrounding cities.

Requirements

Current Minnesota Registered Nurse license, not revoked or suspended and without 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 company business stops per 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 related to 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.
Ability to travel to clients’ homes and work in varied community settings and weather conditions.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including heavy lifting for client care.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Plan, provide, and evaluate nursing care according to established policies and procedures; consult the Case Manager about changes to the care plan.
Apply current health practices when observing and evaluating client care.
Provide total client care, including physician-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 nursing practice in Minnesota, and immediately report significant changes in a client’s condition to the Case Manager.
Adapt nursing measures to changing needs using professional judgment.
Communicate effectively with members of the interdisciplinary team.
Participate in scheduled client conferences as requested.
Follow infection-control policies, including proper hand-washing techniques.
Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare clinical and progress notes in a timely manner.
Support professional growth and development through 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 abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of vulnerable clients 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.