MercyOne Homecare RN -$15k sign on

Trinity Health•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Provides primary nursing care to home based care patients as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures. The RN is responsible for the initial assessment and care plan development in collaboration with the Population Health Case Manager. Provides functional support/supervision to Home Healthcare Aides and LPNs as needed. Provides therapeutic intervention, overall care management and achievement of top decile client outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Nursing education program, BSN preferred.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice.
Must have a minimum of one (1) year professional nursing experience.
Strong computer and technology skills required.
Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to consistently demonstrate commitment to the mission and Organizational Code of Ethics, and adhere to the Compliance Program.

Nice To Haves

Home healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately assesses patient condition and risk at admission, at required time points, and as needed, utilizing appropriate standardized documentation.
Assesses the patient's condition and needs and determines the appropriate level of care.
In collaboration with the physician, Population Health Case Manager, and patient, develops appropriate assessment-based plan of care including attainable patient goals and services needed to improve and/or stabilize patient’s medical condition, functional abilities and promote independence.
Maintains a current working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Organizational Integrity Program, Code of Ethics, as well as agency policies and procedures and follows Code of Conduct.
Reports changes in patient condition in a timely manner to the physician and/or Population Health Case Manager. Obtains orders for changes in the plan of care to respond to the patient's condition.
Follows orders for treatment and provides services as indicated on the plan of care.
Utilizes and implements appropriate educational tools and pathways per guidelines and/or policy and procedure