RN - Registered Nurse

We strive to help clients to improve their lives while in the comfort of their homes. To meet our standard of care, we offer a variety of affordable and high-quality home health care solutions that will meet the needs of the seniors, disabled, and ill members of the community. Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. * Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. * Positive and supportive work environment * Contribution to improving healthcare access and quality in the community * Comprehensive benefits package including: * Health insurance * Vision * Dental * Paid Time Off * Sick Leave * Retirement plans Responsibilities: Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). * Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs. * Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. * Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. * Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process. * Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. * Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act. * Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. * Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care. * Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient. * Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload. * Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days. * Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as required. * Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan. * Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy. * Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available. Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks. Qualifications: * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting. * Current licensure in state and CPR certification. * Bachelor's degree, with one (1) year of home health care experience preferred. * Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides. * Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist. * Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. * Able to lift, position or transfer patients. * Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching. * Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills. * Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements. Job Types: PRN Pay: $70.00-90.00 per visit (typical visit 1 hour) Medical specialties: Home Health Work setting: In-person Ability to commute: Thornton, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: Discipline 1 year (Preferred) License/ Certification: Discipline License (Required) Note: This job description covers the essential responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits associated with the position as a Registered Nurse. Adjustments can be made based on specific organizational needs and local regulatory requirements.