Registered Nurse
Englewood, CO, United States
Job Description Job Description Human Touch Home Care is currently looking for Registered Nurses for our home health company in the Colorado area.
Essential Job Functions/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 illnesses.
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.
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 sixty days.
Job Requirements
Registered nurse with current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Colorado
CPR, AED and first aid certification preferred.
Minimum of two years' experience, at least one of which is in public health or home care nursing is preferred.
Be organized and detailed, efficient, and accurate in work performance.
Possess and display excellent customer service skills.
Possess and display proper communication skills which exude patience and self-discipline.
Demonstrates excellent observation, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $69,000.00 - $97,900.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Home Health
Standard shift:
Day shift
Evening shift
Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
Signing bonus
Supplemental schedule:
Overtime
Experience:
Home health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
RN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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