Registered Nurse (RN)- Home Care Visits

Interim HealthCare Staffing•Stillwater, MN

4d•$63 - $74•Onsite

About The Position

Interim Healthcare Staffing is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide home care visits in Washington County, Minnesota, and St. Croix County, Wisconsin. This is a 0.8 position with flexible scheduling Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The pay rate is $63.30–$74.20 per hour, depending on experience, plus mileage reimbursement. The nurse performs patient assessments and follow-up assessments, provides physician-ordered services according to care plans, educates patients and families, and coordinates care with interdisciplinary team members. The role includes supervising LPNs and other team members, arranging equipment and supplies for home use, completing clinical documentation, and participating in quality improvement and emergency preparedness activities. Interim Healthcare describes itself as a provider of healthcare staffing with career progression and ongoing education and development programs. The company has more than 300 offices nationally and has provided jobs for over 50 years. Each location is independently owned and operated.

Requirements

An active RN license in Minnesota and Wisconsin, or the ability to obtain both within 45 days of hire.
One year of experience as a Home Health Nurse.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Reliable transportation for patient visits, including insurance.
Experience with OASIS charting.

Nice To Haves

A BSN degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform assessments and follow-up assessments and procedures; match employee skills with clients’ needs; and develop working relationships with discharge planners and social service workers.
Obtain physicians’ plans of treatment, initiate their execution, and provide physician-ordered services as indicated in the care plan.
Counsel and educate patients and families about healthcare-related needs and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Complete timely and accurate documentation and clinical notes, including documentation of patient progress.
Supervise paraprofessional and licensed professional team members, including LPNs.
Secure equipment and supplies and coordinate their placement for use in patients’ homes; refer patients to other services as needed.
Participate in the Quality and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and the Office’s Emergency Preparedness program as requested.
Follow accepted nursing practice standards and use clinical decision-making to manage an assigned patient population efficiently and effectively.
Access personal health information (PHI) necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Perform other duties as assigned.