Registered Nurse (RN) - Start of Care & Clinical Supervisor (VA Home Care)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) performs comprehensive Start of Care (SOC) assessments and ongoing supervisory visits for Veterans receiving home care services. The RN supports high-quality client care, regulatory compliance, caregiver oversight, and adherence to agency policies, Veterans Affairs requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The RN also serves as a clinical resource for clients, families, caregivers, physicians, case managers, and agency staff. This PRN position serves Colorado Springs, Colorado, and surrounding service areas. It reports to the Director of Home Care and pays $45.00–$60.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado.
- Minimum one year of nursing experience.
- Valid driver license, reliable transportation, and required automobile insurance.
- Strong assessment, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to travel to client residences.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to perform home safety and client assessments in various residential environments.
Nice To Haves
- Home care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments for new VA clients in their homes.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care based on client needs, physician orders, and authorized services.
- Evaluate clients’ physical, psychosocial, environmental, safety, and functional needs.
- Assess medications, durable medical equipment, risk factors, and overall health status.
- Coordinate care with physicians, VA representatives, caregivers, case managers, and community resources.
- Educate clients and families about care plans, disease management, home safety, and available resources.
- Complete admission and assessment documentation accurately and within required timelines.
- Identify and report actual or suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, safety concerns, and significant changes in condition.
- Conduct scheduled and unscheduled supervisory visits at least every 60 days, or more frequently as required by agency policy, payer requirements, or regulatory standards.
- Evaluate caregiver competency, performance, professionalism, and compliance with the care plan.
- Assess client satisfaction and service quality.
- Review client records and caregiver documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Provide coaching, education, remediation, and corrective guidance as appropriate.
- Document findings, recommendations, and follow-up actions after each visit.
- Report concerns related to quality of care, client safety, compliance, or employee conduct to agency leadership.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, agency policies, Veterans Affairs requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Maintain licensure, certifications, continuing education requirements, and professional conduct standards as required by law and agency policy.
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