Homecare/Hospice RN

Glacial Ridge Hospital District•Glenwood, MN

20d

About The Position

Glacial Ridge Homecare and Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess and provide personalized care to clients in their homes. The RN regularly evaluates patients’ nursing needs, provides specialized nursing services and palliative and comfort care, and helps coordinate services with other care providers. The role includes occasional client admissions, after-hours call availability, and supervisory visits when a Home Health Aide is present. The position is part-time, 20–30 hours per week.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current RN license in the state of Minnesota.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with staff.
Valid Minnesota driver’s license.
Ability to read and communicate effectively.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Team-building ability.
Must adhere to HIPAA confidentiality standards and the Keys to Heartfelt Care.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

May be asked to perform client admissions on occasion.
Regularly evaluate patients’ nursing needs.
Be available to take call after working hours.
Make necessary revisions to the Plan of Care.
Provide services requiring specialized nursing skills.
Provide appropriate palliative and comfort care.
Prepare clinical and progress notes.
Assist with coordination of services from Home Health Aides, Homemakers, PT, OT, Social Workers, Spiritual Caregivers, and other necessary services.
Inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s condition and needs.
Counsel patients and families in meeting nursing and related needs.
Participate in in-service programs as directed.
Make a supervisory visit to the patient’s residence at least every two weeks when the Home Health Aide is present to observe, assist, assess relationships, and determine whether goals are being met.
Remain available during operating hours and participate in activities relevant to professional services, including development of personnel qualifications and assignments.
Attend weekly team meetings when appropriate.