Home Care Registered Nurse (RN)

NurseCore•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$45 - $55•Remote

About The Position

NurseCore has a national footprint in Home Health with branches hiring for Home Health in the area of Colorado Springs, and surrounding areas. Our passion is connecting healthcare professionals with the medical positions that fit their lifestyle. Qualified nurses must possess critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. One year of experience in home health experience is preferred. Provides quality in-home care and infusions as defined within the scope of practice by the Nurse Practice Act. Administration and self-administration teaching of specialty pharmacy infusion therapies and injectables to patients with rare, chronic, and acute diseases in the home setting, infusion suites, or physicians' offices. Coordinates the planning for delivery of nursing care with the Director of Nursing and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care. Proactively updates client/patients’ POC, health changes, and other related incidents. Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific differences in the patient population, including physiological and developmental differences unique to each group. Ensures safe care to patients; adheres to all policies, procedures, and standards, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service Willingness to travel within the assigned geographic region. Flexibility to work alternate shifts on short notice and can be on call for field visits as determined by business needs. Administers CPR and other emergency procedures, as necessary.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse through the State Board of Nursing is required.
Home health experience preferred – Can perform assessments, wound care, medication management, and infusions.
Minimum of two years medical, surgical, or critical care/ER experience preferred.
Proof of current PPD, current CPR– hands-on class required
Successful completion of the skills assessment specific to the areas of experience
One year of experience in home health experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Home health experience preferred
Minimum of two years medical, surgical, or critical care/ER experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides quality in-home care and infusions as defined within the scope of practice by the Nurse Practice Act.
Administration and self-administration teaching of specialty pharmacy infusion therapies and injectables to patients with rare, chronic, and acute diseases in the home setting, infusion suites, or physicians' offices.
Coordinates the planning for delivery of nursing care with the Director of Nursing and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care. Proactively updates client/patients’ POC, health changes, and other related incidents.
Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific differences in the patient population, including physiological and developmental differences unique to each group.
Ensures safe care to patients; adheres to all policies, procedures, and standards, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service
Willingness to travel within the assigned geographic region. Flexibility to work alternate shifts on short notice and can be on call for field visits as determined by business needs.
Administers CPR and other emergency procedures, as necessary.