RN - Registered Nurse Home Health

Human Touch Home Health Care • Colorado Springs, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities. This is a full-time position with competitive salary commensurate with experience. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement are available in a positive and supportive work environment. The role contributes to improving healthcare access and quality in the community.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• Current licensure in Colorado and CPR certification.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.
• RN License (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree, with one (1) year of home health care experience preferred.
• Home Healthcare 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
• Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient 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 patient 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 patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient 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 patient.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
• Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as required.
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
• Participates in on-call duties as defined by 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 every two (2) weeks.
• Responsible for supervising home health aides.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Positive and supportive work environment
• Contribution to improving healthcare access and quality in the community
• Comprehensive benefits package including: Health insurance, Vision, Dental, Vacation Time, Sick Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level