RN Visit Care at Home

UnityPoint Health • West Des Moines, IA

92d

About The Position

UnityPoint at Home is seeking a part-time RN Care at Home to work in the Des Moines area. This position requires day shift hours from 8 AM to 5 PM between Friday and Sunday. UnityPoint Health is recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare, emphasizing the importance of team members and offering a competitive Total Rewards program that includes various benefits tailored to different life stages. The organization is committed to fostering a culture of belonging and providing support and development opportunities for its employees.

Requirements

• Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses.
• Valid / maintained license as a Registered Nurse for all states applicable to practice.
• Valid / maintained Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.
• Valid / maintained Mandatory Reporter course by state(s) requirement.
• Valid / maintained driver’s license and automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Complete and maintain UPH Person-Centered Care: Three opportunities completed per year required (Oct – Sept scheduled year).
• Attend all mandatory education programs.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of patients and families, provide appropriate teaching, and make necessary referrals to ensure continuity of care.
• Integrate and coordinate care for at-risk populations across the healthcare continuum.
• Develop personalized care plans using a collaborative approach with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Ensure the quality and safe delivery of services according to the care plan, using equipment and supplies safely and efficiently.
• Promptly complete documentation to maintain an accurate legal record of patient care and time/travel entries.
• Clearly and accurately communicate clinical status and plans to the interdisciplinary care team, administrative support, leaders, and physicians.
• Deliver high-quality care using the nursing process, demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills specific to the assigned unit.
• Utilize a holistic approach considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, and safety needs appropriate to the age of patients and families.
• Serve as a patient advocate, educator, and central source of communication for patients, their support systems, and referral sources.
• Collaborate with clinical management, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality, cost-effective care.
• Ensure care is outcome-oriented, reflecting measurable progress and goals toward discharge.
• Facilitate discussions to ensure appropriate care coordination and high-quality care based on patients' long-term goals.
• Delegate and provide direction to other healthcare providers, holding them accountable for their involvement in the care plan.
• Utilize critical thinking to make independent judgments, maintaining responsibility and accountability for patient conditions.
• Identify risks for acute hospitalization and proactively prevent adverse events.
• Review multidisciplinary care provision, conduct clinical reviews, and participate in peer audits as applicable.
• Assist in promoting services and products.
• Perform on-call duties and weekend/after-hour visits on a rotational basis as assigned.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervising leaders to ensure smooth and effective operations.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree