RN Start of Care (SOC) Nurse, Home Care - PT

Company: Interim HealthCare
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

You care for others every day. More than a job, it's who you are. If you're seeking an opportunity that allows you to step into a patient's life and become a part of their story, you are made for home healthcare. Come and join our team as a part-time weekend Home Care Start of Care (SOC) RN. Care for our patient's one on one in their own homes and discover how rewarding a career in home healthcare can be. You are made for this.The Start of Care (SOC) Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of the Director of Nursing or Nurse Supervisor. Responsibilities include following and creating the plan of care, providing and determining treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. We are looking for a part-time RN--to work as a--weekend admission (SOC) nurse. Our Home Office is based in Roseville, MN and our service area covers the 13 county Twin Cities Metro area. Candidate must be willing to travel throughout Interim's service area based on the clients needs. Essential Functions:* Ability to assess and determine appropriate wound care including obtaining MD orders.* Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, responsible for start of care process and procedures.* Responsible for delivering nursing care to patients as directed by the RN Case Manager and the physician's plan of care.* Responsible for making decisions based on individual educational preparation and experience as a registered nurse.* Responsible for timely communication to the appropriate registered nurse, supervisor and other staff members regarding the patient's condition. Communication includes immediate methods of communication when indicated.* Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect and create the plan of care.* Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care.* Provides respectful and compassionate care to all patients/families/caregivers.* Participates in coordination of home care services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for home care interdisciplinary group members. * Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient's response to previous treatments/medications.* Contributes to agency's process to develop and implement improvement strategies.* Collects and reports data accurately, completely and in a timely manner.* Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.* Participates in personal, professional growth and development. * May have access to personal health information ("PHI") necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization/department.* Communicates and requests MD orders to complete plan of care (POC).* Completes other assignments as requested and assigned.Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:* Graduate of an accredited school for RN and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state in which employed.* Minimum of twelve (12) months experience working in an acute care or home health environment. * Evidence of current CPR certification.* Experience in Home Care to include OASIS; minimum one (1) year experience preferred.Benefits* Competitive Salary* 401K* Mileage Reimbursement * Locally Owned and OperatedIf you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, apply today!You can also visit our website at https://www.interimhealthcare.com/twincitiesinc for more information.EEO M/F/D/V

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