RN - Nurse Coordinator

Elevation Senior Services • Colorado Springs, CO

66d • $38 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Home Care Coordinator serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) under CMS regulations. The role attends IDT meetings to present nursing interventions for care planning and report changes in participants’ conditions, and communicates participant updates to the RN Home Care Manager and IDT. The coordinator manages provider orders, provides phone triage to participants, and schedules home care nursing. Home visits may be performed to administer prescribed medications and treatments as needed to supplement clinic services. An additional per diem is offered in addition to the listed pay scale.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program.
• Current license as a professional nurse in the State of Colorado.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact clearly and effectively with internal and external customers.
• Proficiency with software programs such as Microsoft Office and electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of practical nursing to provide ongoing participant care.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of healthcare experience in a hospital, long-term care, or home health care setting.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the IDT and present nursing interventions for participant care planning, fall reports, and incident reports.
• Perform chart audits and ensure nursing documentation is complete and accurate.
• Support home care nurses with procedures, documentation, and task organization.
• Perform home visits to administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards, as needed to supplement clinic services.
• Participate in the after-hours and weekend call rotation with other RMHCS NPs and RNs as needed.
• Observe, record, and report participants’ conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Document all interactions related to home care visits in the electronic medical record.
• Instruct participants and family members regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Keep the Home Care Manager and IDT informed about participant home care issues as they arise.
• Post advance directives in participants’ homes and educate participants and families about plans of care.
• Attend IDT care conferences, family meetings, and other assigned meetings.
• Maintain personal supplies and materials needed for home visits, ensure cleanliness, and prepare lists of needed and in-stock medical supplies.
• Participate in continuing education classes and required staff and training meetings.
• Maintain professional affiliations and required certifications.
• Manage provider orders, provide phone triage to participants, and manage the home care nursing schedule.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Telemedicine program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Company-paid basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Company-paid long-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary short-term disability
• Accidental injury insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity
• 403(b) savings plan
• Legal Shield and IDShield
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time