Weekend Home Health Start of Care Nurse (RN)

Advanced Home Health & Hospice of Colorado•Denver, CO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

A Start of Care (SOC) Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct care to residents and is a critical part of the healthcare team. Working as part of a team, the nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates resident care plans to promote optimal health, safety, and well-being. The role requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Schedule: PRN, weekends, day shifts, 8 hours.

Requirements

Valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where work is performed.
Strong clinical skills and knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and best practices in long-term care.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of regulatory requirements governing nursing practices and skilled nursing facilities.
Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and timeliness according to the work schedule designated by the department supervisor or manager.
Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or continuously to support the body without fatiguing.
Ability to keep the hand and arm steady while moving or holding them in position.
Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist; stamina to stand and move around the facility for frequent rounds and emergencies; emotional resilience; ability to safely lift and transfer residents with proper body mechanics and assistance as needed; and close, distance, and peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of nursing experience in Home Health preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents’ health status, including vital signs, medical history, and current symptoms.
Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, and other team members to establish goals of care and develop appropriate care strategies.
Regularly reassess resident needs and adjust care plans to ensure continuity and responsiveness to changing conditions.
Provide skilled nursing interventions and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established care protocols.
Administer medications, perform wound care, monitor vital signs, and manage medical equipment as needed.
Coordinate with ancillary services, including therapy, dietary, and social services, to ensure comprehensive and integrated care.
Educate residents and families on health conditions, treatment options, medication management, and self-care strategies.
Provide emotional support, counseling, and advocacy to residents and families facing health challenges.
Promote preventive health practices and wellness initiatives.
Document nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes in resident medical records.
Participate in care conferences and team meetings to discuss residents’ progress, goals, and changes in condition or care needs.
Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including registered nurses, physicians, therapists, and social workers, to optimize resident outcomes and promote teamwork.
Perform all other duties assigned.