Home Health: RN Visit Nurse

Lifespark Careers•St. Louis Park, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Visit Nurse plans, organizes, and directs home care services, drawing on nursing experience and community health education to meet the needs of individuals and families in their homes and communities. The role serves a regional assignment across multiple cities and includes mileage reimbursement of $0.70 per mile. The schedule is 1.0 FTE, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a weekend rotation every sixth weekend. The listed salary is $85,000–$87,000 per year, depending on experience. The nurse assesses clients and families, develops and updates individualized plans of care, provides and coordinates nursing services, and supports clients and families through education and counseling. The nurse may serve as case manager when assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, coordinates with physicians and community health partners, supervises home health aide care, and completes required clinical documentation and training. Lifespark is a senior health company headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. It describes its work as helping seniors stay healthy, navigate health care options, and live fuller, more independent lives as they age.

Requirements

One to two years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Minnesota nursing license.
Must pass a motor vehicle record check under Lifespark company policy.
Must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or submit exemption documentation in accordance with the CMS Vaccine Mandate.

Nice To Haves

One year of home health care experience preferred.
Experience in customer service or direct member contact preferred.
Experience supervising caregivers.

Responsibilities

Complete initial assessments of clients and families to determine home care needs, including physical assessments and histories of current and previous illnesses.
Regularly reevaluate clients’ nursing needs and initiate or revise plans of care as client status and needs change.
Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and develop care plans with goals and therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions.
Include clients and families in care planning and counsel them on nursing and related needs.
Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures; administer prescribed medications and treatments; and provide direct client care within the State Nurse Practice Act.
Provide health care instructions appropriate to the assessment and plan of care.
Identify and implement discharge planning needs before client discharge.
Act as case manager when assigned by the Clinical Supervisor and coordinate care for the assigned caseload.
Build rapport with clients, clinicians, partners, and the community; support positive and professional team communication; resolve customer service concerns and escalate them when needed.
Prepare clinical notes and update the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days.
Communicate client needs and condition changes to physicians and obtain or receive physician orders as required.
Coordinate care plans with community health-related persons.
Complete care-plan documentation by 10 a.m. the following day.
Comply with rules and regulations governing registered nurse responsibilities and complete orientation and annual training as assigned.
Participate in Lifespark’s Event Management process, including reporting, escalation, and investigations.
Promote workplace safety through real-time coaching and participation in safety awareness training.
Instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks.
Manage client supplies and ensure the appropriate durable medical equipment provider is used.
Schedule and keep member appointments.
Organize travel efficiently and accurately document mileage in the EMR.
Perform other duties as assigned.