Registered Nurse (RN) - Part Time

The home health Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct home health nursing care for a team of clients in accordance withnursing practice, Medicare regulations, agency standards and policies.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Completes and documents skilled nursing assessments for patients following physician orders.
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  Collaborates with physicians, other health care professionals, clients and families in developing a comprehensive coordinated plan of care.
  
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  Develops an individualized plan of care which includes objectives goals for client improvement in health and functional status. Evaluates plan of care on a continuous basis, updates physician(s) and other therapies of changes in client status and need for revision of plan of care.
  
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  Delivers skilled nursing services efficiently and effectively to meet client care needs.
  
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  Ensures that physician orders are communicated to the agency's staff with accuracy, thoroughness and understanding.
  
• Initiates case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, client progress, plans for continued care, new goals, etc.
  
• Plans for discharge from the agency with the client and caregivers. Makes referrals for alternative level of care if necessary.
  
• Follows schedule frequency as ordered by physician.
  
• Proactively participates in care conferences with other health team members as needed.
  
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of client, client's records and client's living environment. Understands and follows HIPAA guidelines.
  
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and co-workers.
  
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  Other duties as assigned.
  
  

The following are the minimum required qualifications for the home health RN position:

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  Graduate from an accredited school of nursing as a Registered Nurse (RN).
  
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  Maintains a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the State of Minnesota.
  
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  One (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse in home health.
  
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  Knowledge of Medicare home health regulations and OASIS data-sets.
  
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  Demonstrated leadership and judgement with strong knowledge in nursing practices.
  
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  Must understand and communicate with specialized medical terminology and explain procedures to clients.
  
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  Valid driver's license, current auto insurance and reliable vehicle.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, including written and verbal skills.
  
• Ability to work work well both individually and as part of a team, through respect, collaboration and dedication; successfully interact with a diverse culture base.
  
• Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
  
• Demonstrated positive attitude, high integrity and ethical awareness.
  
• Proven to be dependable and responsible.
  
• Compassionate and caring attitude.
  
  

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