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RN -Home Care / Hospice - Full Time

Employer
Ethos
Location
Detroit Lakes, MN
Salary
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Industry
Healthcare
Role
Nurse
Job Type
Long-Term
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Job Details

This RN position will serve our Detroit Lakes service area and will primarily be home care, but will also cross train into hospice.

Scope

  • Administer
    skilled nursing care to clients requiring professional nursing service. Teaches
    and supervises the family and other members of the nursing team. These services
    are performed in accordance with the physician's orders and under the direction
    and supervision of the Director of Home Care.
  • Performs
    duties in any nursing capacity as needed.
  • Has
    frequent contact with clients, family, other staff, client’s physician, and
    various members of the medical community.
  • Provide
    direct orientation and supervision of home health aides in clients’ homes.


Ethos Values

  • Christian Ministry
    - We allow our Christian faith to guide us in all aspects of our organization
    and in our delivery of care.
  • Compassion
    - We demonstrate kindness and understanding to every person at every encounter.
  • Integrity
    - We foster trustworthy and healthy relationships among our clients, their
    families, our employees, and our partners.


  • Collaboration
    - Our employees and partners work collaboratively to achieve our mission by
    building highly functioning teams to care for our clients.
  • Stewardship
    - We are good stewards of our
    financial resources to ensure adequate funds are available to fulfill our
    mission.


Education and
Experience:

  • Must
    complete and pass a state required background study.
  • Graduate
    of an approved school of professional nursing.
  • Current
    Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Minnesota and North Dakota.
  • Current
    BLS certification.
  • Must
    have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license to
    travel to clients’ residences.
  • Must
    have adequate computer skills.
  • Abide
    by the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) privacy
    policy as administered by Ethos.
  • Able to physically perform the duties
    required by the position.
  • Required to have the ability to read,
    write and speak English well enough to communicate with staff, clients and
    visitors.


Key Responsibilities

  • Conducts the
    admission and discharge of the client to the Agency - Obtaining a medical history, particularly as it relates to the
    present condition, from the client and/or family member(s). Conducting a
    physical examination of the client, including vital signs, physical assessment,
    mental status, appetite and type of diet, etc. Evaluating the client, family
    member(s)/caregivers and home situation to determine what health education will
    be required. Evaluating the client's environment to determine what assistance
    will be available from family members/caregivers in caring for the client.
    Evaluating the client's condition and home situation to determine if other
    services will be required and the frequency of this service. Interpreting
    nursing and other services of the Agency to clients and families as a part of
    planning for care. Preparing OASIS documents, if indicated, and such other
    paperwork as may be required as well as implementing the nursing care plan.
    Perform admissions, recertification, resumptions of care, and discharge OASIS
    documentation. Provide case management for all clients on caseload.
  • Provides Skilled
    Nursing Care - Nursing services, treatments and preventative procedures
    requiring substantial specialized skill and ordered by the physician.
    Initiating preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate
    for the client's care and safety. Observing signs and symptoms and reporting to
    the physician reactions to treatments, including drugs, and changes in the
    client's physical or emotional condition. Educating, supervising and counseling
    the client and caregivers regarding the nursing care needs and other related
    problems of the client at home. Communicates orders to physicians through phone
    and/or fax. Completes the physician plan of care/485 as required. Updates
    client’s plan of care according to the clients’ individual needs.
  • Responsible for
    evaluating the care given by the home health aide to clients – Supervise,
    orient, and evaluate home health aide care and duties per regulations. Create
    and update home health aides’ plans of care for clients. Participate in
    periodic meetings with the Director of Home Care regarding the home health
    aide's performance. Report any concerns regarding home health aide’s
    performance to Director of Home Care.
  • Evaluation and
    Documentation of Client Cares - Document
    services rendered to the client, changes observed in the client's condition
    and/or caregiver and home situation, makes revisions in the nursing plan of
    care as needed, records supervisory visits conducted with the home health aide,
    evaluates client care and progress, prepares documentation required for
    continuing care and discharging services. Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing
    service to the individual and caregivers. Consults with the attending physician
    concerning alteration of the plan of care in consultation with the Director of
    Home Care. Participate in care conferences when needed. Discuss with the
    Director of Home Care problems concerning the clients and how they may best be
    handled. Discuss with the Director of Home Care the need for involvement of
    other members of the health team such as the home health aide, physical
    therapist, speech therapist, occupational therapist, social worker, etc.
    Cooperate with other agencies providing nursing or related services to provide
    continuity of care and to implement a comprehensive care plan.
  • Client Records
    and Billing - Provide accurate and timely documentation of services rendered
    utilizing specific home care software. Demonstrate understanding and knowledge
    of all payer sources. Complete and/or check accuracy of completion and timely
    submission of billing information and appropriately account for all services
    rendered. Keep schedule on EMR as accurate and up to date as possible.
  • Communication - Demonstrate
    exceptional verbal and written communication skills for purpose of work tasks
    and client care. Able to clearly communicate with clients, families, staff and
    others to meet job requirements. Modify and adjust communications as needed to
    reach common understanding. Must have available and know how to use a cellular
    phone .
  • Follow-up
    Programs - Professionally connect with physicians, outside vendors and
    other healthcare professionals of services when appropriate to ensure continuum
    of care.
  • Leadership and
    Organizational Skills - Show exemplary qualities in attitude,
    effort and work performance. Work within parameters of budget and resources
    available. Evaluate outcomes of nursing interventions. Complete additional
    duties, projects, in-services, promotional events and program development as
    assigned by Director of Home Care.
  • Professional
    Growth - Maintain professional and clinical knowledge by attending
    facility in-services and workshops/training on topics that provide depth to
    Ethos programming and professional development. Share and collaborate on
    knowledge acquired with team members for patient success. Demonstrate use of
    evidenced-based practice. Participate in clinical education opportunities for
    students of the profession.
  • Safety - Follow
    safety procedures for work environment and promote client safety while
    performing direct care.
  • Other Duties as
    Assigned - Assist with special projects as assigned by the Director of
    Home Care. This includes providing coverage for contracted services as needed,
    including correctional health and assisted living/foster homes. The duties and
    responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of
    work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.


Reports to: Director of Home Care

Company

What You Can Experience
Be included in an environment dedicated to serving our clients home health care and hospice services with dignity and respect. Become a part of a thriving culture that promotes a one-team care approach, collaboration, team values, employee fun, community engagement, and more. 

What You Will Gain
At Ethos, you will find strong support from a team guided by the core values of the Ethos organization, meaningful relationships with clients, and strong relationships with your team. With a career at Ethos, you will find a sense of family that works together to achieve great things. 

Benefits That Go Above and Beyond

With the benefits and comprehensive training provided by Ethos, you will have the tools you need to grow and excel. Becoming part of our team means you are helping to build relationships and provide compassionate care to the individuals we serve.

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