Registered Nurse (RN)- Home Care Visits

Interim HealthCare Staffing•Stillwater, MN

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 assesses patients and completes follow-up assessments and procedures, develops care plans in accordance with physicians’ treatment plans, and provides ordered services. The role includes counseling and educating patients and families, communicating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, and documenting clinical notes and patient progress accurately and on time. The nurse supervises LPNs and other team members, coordinates equipment and supplies for use in patients’ homes, and refers patients to other services as needed. The nurse also participates in quality and performance improvement and emergency preparedness programs, and uses clinical judgment to manage an assigned patient population.

Requirements

Active RN licenses 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

BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments, follow-up assessments, and procedures.
Match employee skills with client needs and develop working relationships with discharge planners and social service workers.
Obtain physicians’ plans of treatment and initiate their execution; provide services ordered by the physician as indicated in the care plan.
Counsel and educate patients and families about healthcare-related needs.
Communicate effectively with members of 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 fulfill the role’s duties and responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.