Public Health- Registered Nurse (RN)

Alamosa County • Alamosa, CO

4d • $33

About The Position

This part-time position provides patient nursing services to patients in their home as a Home Health Registered Nurse.

Requirements

• Current Colorado RN License or compact state licensure.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
• Current BLS.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification; can be obtained at job. Must be completed within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to create trusting, therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Is knowledgeable of patient rights.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and other software, able to apply knowledge of computers within secure databases, able to learn new technologies.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Successful completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual, English/Spanish preferred.
• One year of experience in Home Health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and carries out the plan of care in coordination with the patient, family members, physician and home health care team members. Ensures plan of care is appropriate on a continuous basis.
• Coordinates the delivery of services of all members of the home care team as designated by the plan of care and acts as the Case Manager.
• Organizes case conferences with other disciplines as appropriate on at least a weekly basis.
• Provides and documents a thorough assessment during each home visit, including vital signs.
• Works within the parameters of the established Plan of Care (POC) authorized by the provider and modifies only after communication with the provider.
• Provides supervision for LPNs and CNAs. Develops the POC and delegates specific duties, frequencies and parameters for notifying the RN Case Manager.
• Communicates changes in condition and all pertinent information to the provider.
• Completes visits on the day of service and synchs them to the back office daily.
• Updates orders as soon as changes are received or recognized.
• Maintains adequate patient supplies for the patient in their home per patient specific needs.
• Maintains and cares for nursing bag supplies, responsible for all agency supplied equipment.
• Attends 80% of scheduled staff meetings.
• Ensures that the required 12 hours of annual CEUs are completed and proper documentation is submitted to the office.
• Participates in QA/QI activities as requested.
• Completes monthly continuing education topics as assigned.
• Respects patient rights and is respectful of patient and family needs at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains current licenses and certifications.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed