Registered Nurse - Part-Time/PRN

This job description outlines the objective, primary responsibilities, requirements, and qualifications of the Registered Nurse – Part-Time/PRN. This description is not meant to be an exhaustive list of services, as the duties to be performed will vary.

Objective: To oversee the care of clients and monitor aides. This includes performing nursing assessments and reassessments at required intervals; writing, monitoring, and updating care plans for clients for the home care agency. In addition, the RN will perform skills assessments for the home care aides.

This job will be performed on a Part-Time /PRN schedule. Starting compensation is $35-$40 per hour based on experience. 

Senior Home Care Services - In Home Senior Care | Senior Helpers

Reports to: Owner and/or Director of Operations

Primary Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Travel to clients' homes and complete all documentation for nursing assessments and observations
• Plan evaluations pertaining to clients and caregivers
• Evaluate clients on a regular basis and/or as necessary to ensure client needs are consistent with the care plan
• Coordinate with management on implementing and revising operational procedures related to quality client care
• Utilize professional assessment skills to identify physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of client and be able to develop a care plan to meet these needs in a multi-disciplinary approach
• Function as a resource and mentor to peers and subordinates to maintain professional nursing standards
• Act on client’s behalf to assure patient rights
• Be aware of home safety issues, strive to accomplish all responsibilities in a safe manner, and consistently reinforce good safety attitude and practices displayed by other staff members
• Document any client complaints concerning a caregiver and review complaints with the management team
• Coach all staff in proper safety procedures and consistently reinforce procedures

This job description may be modified at any time. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Able to work as a team member - this is paramount to success with Senior Helpers
• Prefer you to have at least 1 year of home health care experience
• Prefer you to be "somewhat pc savvy." We use scheduling software, Microsoft Outlook plus Microsoft Office 365 (Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and it is MUCH easier for you to have some working knowledge of these systems prior to starting with Senior Helpers.
• Able to maintain confidential information
• Able to communicate effectively with company staff, the clients, and client’s families
• Able to handle occasional physical and verbal mistreatment from clients in an appropriate professional manner at all times
• Able to supervise (instruct, assign work, etc.) caregivers while on duty
• Excellent verbal and communication skills, adaptable in different situations, and possess excellent client interaction skills
• Able to multi-task and work independently

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Current RN licensure in the state of North Dakota and Minnesota
• CPR Certification
• Current TB Test
• Must maintain CEU requirements as required by the Board of Nursing
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.