RN

Canyon Home Care & Hospice LLC•Denver, CO

22d•$42 - $50

About The Position

A Registered Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager. The position includes assessing patients, developing and revising care plans, providing skilled nursing services, coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team and other providers, and completing required clinical documentation and assessments. The RN also supervises and teaches other nursing personnel, supports quality and utilization review activities, and follows Agency policies and procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
Currently licensed in the state or states in which practicing.
Acceptance of the Agency’s philosophy and goals.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Maintain current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide services in accordance with the plan of care.
Conduct the initial evaluation visit, determine immediate care and support needs, assess eligibility and homebound status, and develop the plan of care with other IDT members.
Regularly reevaluate patients’ nursing needs and revise the care plan as needed; initiate the plan and necessary revisions.
Provide services requiring substantial specialized nursing skill and initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Prepare clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and timely summaries of patient care conferences.
Coordinate services with IDT members, physicians, other care providers, patients, representatives, and caregivers when appropriate.
Inform physicians and other personnel of changes in patients’ conditions and needs; process orders and notify physicians of patient needs and changes in condition.
Counsel patients and families or significant others regarding nursing-related needs.
Participate in in-service programs and supervise and teach other nursing personnel.
Complete certification and recertification orders and discharge summaries.
Determine the amount and type of nursing needed by each patient.
Refer patients requiring specialized skills to Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Medical Social Workers.
Supervise LPN/LVN staff every 30 days and HHA/CNA staff every 14 days or as required by regulation; assign home health aides to patients with written care instructions.
Conduct patient care conferences for assigned patients.
Participate in peer review, quality management, and utilization review of medical records as assigned.
Provide total patient care as needed.
Complete and submit OASIS assessments and related reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant-change assessments within Agency time frames.
Use ICD-10 diagnoses and codes appropriately.
Maintain confidentiality and safeguard patient-related information.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and patient care conferences.
Complete documentation and paperwork in a timely manner according to Agency policy.
Immediately report patient incidents, variances, or complaints to the Administrator or Clinical Manager.
Demonstrate competent technical skills, sound judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making.
Follow Agency policies, procedures, standards, and assigned responsibilities; maintain acceptable attendance and report incomplete work to the Clinical Manager.
Maintain an appearance meeting Agency standards, a clean and neat work environment, and effective time management through daily documentation.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.