Home Health RN at Argus Home Healthcare

Glendale, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

120.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse, Patient Care, Home Health Care, Quality Management, Care Plan Development, Medication Administration, Patient Assessment, Discharge Planning, Interdisciplinary Communication, Health Counseling, Supervision, Documentation, COVID Vaccination, Self-Care Techniques, LPN Supervision, Preventive Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Argus Home Health Care has been able to help many, with our vast array of medical services, since 1990. Because we’ve been around for so long, we’ve been able to perfect our expertise and professionalism in serving those in need of health care, in their own home. Our Mission Our mission is to provide quality care in the home environment, emphasizing preventative and restorative medical care, with compassion and respect for each individual served. Job Description Position: RN Salary: $45 - $120 per visit Position Summary: A Registered Nurse contributes to the success of Argus by promoting, providing, and maintaining the quality of service to clients in their homes in alignment with Argus' core values. This role serves as a liaison between our agency, clients and other agencies in the community regarding patient care and coordination matters. Admits patients onto service. Responsible for managing all aspects of the department assigned. Responsibilities: Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy. Actively participates in Quality Management program. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available. Responsible for continuous review of all aspects of every patient on his/her caseload to include: appropriate utilization of services; ensuring continued skilled need; monitoring of homebound status; review of documentation in the medical record; maintenance of interdisciplinary communication and discharge planning. 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). Admits to appropriate level of service/ care. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. 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 supervision of LPN’s and home health aides per standard and regulatory requirements. Responsible to reassess the patient within 24 hours following a change in condition or discharge from an inpatient setting. Case manager should be the first RN to visit the patient status post hospitalization; updates the plan of care. Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient. Knowledge of state, federal, and local regulations for the delivery of home health services. Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports and changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required. Communicates on a regular basis with the team and the area team leader. Teaches the patient and family/ caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician. Recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/ caregivers. Qualifications New Grads encouraged to Apply, PAID training! Position Qualifications Current Colorado RN License required One year of home health care experience preferred but not required. Recent college grads welcome, will train!! Valid Driver's License required Argus is following State of Colorado and Federal Government COVID vaccination mandates, where all staff that are client facing must have the COVID vaccine or willing to get vaccinated ASAP, unless you fall under one of the Medical or Religious exemption. Full benefits for Salaried position! Per visit pay option also available! Benefits: Per visit pay based on experience, $45 - $120 Paid Mileage Flexible schedule, PRN schedules available Work - Life balance, no overnight services 401k available for ALL staff, even part-time Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for promoting and maintaining quality service to clients in their homes. This includes patient assessments, care plan development, and coordination with other healthcare professionals.