Registered Nurse

Company: TRANSITIONS HOME HEALTH CARE
Location: Longmont
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Learn About Transitions Home Care
Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling new opportunity? Transitions Home Health Care is looking for you! At Transitions we cater to our patients needs with personal and professional home care, servicing everything from Longmont to Broomfield and everything in between! We are looking for a dedicated In-Home Registered Nurse to join our team of very qualified professionals, providing exceptional service to our patients. Please read the job description and qualifications below to see if Transitions Home Health Care is a match for you!
Transitions offers a laid back work environment, awesome team collaboration, and very flexible scheduling!
Established in 2013 as a physician-owned local Colorado company comprised of Transitions Home Health Care, Inc. and Transitions Chronic Care, Inc. Our unique approach promotes well-coordinated care as patients move across care settings and are discharged to home. This strengthens the role of the primary care provider and specialists while producing better health outcomes for our patients.
IN Home Care Job Summary:
Responsible for planning, coordinating and documenting care for an assigned caseload of patients. Utilizing physicians' orders and professional skills the Home Health RN develops and implements a home health plan that meets each patient's specific needs and is in compliance with accrediting organization standards, federal and state regulations, reimbursement guidelines, as well as agency policies and procedures.
Immediate need in northern Colorado - primarily Longmont, Boulder, Erie, Frederick, Lafayette/Louisville and surrounding areas.
PRN. Opportunities for PRN visits 7 days a week.
Level of Responsibility:
Works under the supervision of the Clinical Manager or their designee. Supervises licensed practical nurses and home health aides as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
• Develops, initiates and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver (s).
• Provides skilled nursing services per physician orders, the patient's plan of care, agency policies and professional standards.
• Performs all aspects of patient/client care in an environment that optimizes safety.
• Obtains all necessary physician orders and collaborates with the physician as the patient's needs dictate. Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.
• Coordinates patient care and participates in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, new problems, etc.
• Initiates preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as necessary.
• Educates and counsels the patient/client and family in meeting patient's needs.
• Assists the patient/client in planning for discharge as appropriate.
• Obtains needed supplies and equipment to provide care.
• Documents all care and services provided according to professional standards and agency policy and procedures.
• Adheres to all agency policies and procedures.
• Completes all mandatory agency training and in-service activities.
• Participates in the agency's quality management/QAPI activities.
• Establishes and maintains effective channels of communication and working relationships.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of job performance.
• Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications:
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado, or another compact state.
  • Previous experience in the home care industry. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
    • Knowledge of nursing practice, with emphasis on the provision of nursing services in the home environment.
    • Ability to foster constructive and therapeutic relationships with patients/clients and their families.
    • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Special Requirements:
      • Current, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado (or other compact state).
      • CPR certification.
      • Current, valid driver's license.
      • Access to a reliable automobile.

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