What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Home Health (ND/MN) position at Altru Health System?
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Location:
Altru Business Center 2401 Demers Ave Grand Forks, ND 58201
Summary
The RN Home Health provides care which is appropriate to the patient's diagnosis, symptoms, and physicians orders. This position directs and oversees care provided by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and aides. The RN establishes and implements documented plans of care, determines appropriate outcomes/goals and communicates/collaborates with patient, interdisciplinary team, and physicians in providing care.Supervised by the Supervisor and Manager of Home Health.
Essential Job Functions
This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical Demands
Frequent Driver
Reference ID: R7435
Making a Real Difference. For One Another.
To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.
At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)
Location:
Altru Business Center 2401 Demers Ave Grand Forks, ND 58201
Summary
The RN Home Health provides care which is appropriate to the patient's diagnosis, symptoms, and physicians orders. This position directs and oversees care provided by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and aides. The RN establishes and implements documented plans of care, determines appropriate outcomes/goals and communicates/collaborates with patient, interdisciplinary team, and physicians in providing care.Supervised by the Supervisor and Manager of Home Health.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides care which is appropriate to the patient’s diagnoses, symptoms, and physician orders. Directs and oversees care provided by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and aides.
- Establishes and implements a documented plan of care. Determines appropriate outcomes/goals.
- Communicates and collaborates with the patient, interdisciplinary team, and physicians in providing care.
- Promotes patient/caregiver education using various verbal and written communication techniques that take into account the patient’s/caregiver’s cultural, ethnic, and personal needs or preferences
- Documents patient/caregiver responses to care, treatment, and services, including progress towards goals.
- Identifies discharge planning needs as early as possible and initiates needed referrals to other disciplines, alternative level of care, or community resources as needed.
- Complies with Joint Commission, federal and state regulations, reimbursement guidelines, and Altru and Altru Home Services policies and procedures.
- Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
- Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
- Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
- Registered Nurse | Minnesota Board of Nursing | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
- Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System
- Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Drivers License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
- *Minnesota Background Study | Minnesota Department of Human Services | Start Date
- Temporary RN license accepted prior to start.
- Must hold an unencumbered nursing license prior to start.
- *If Minnesota license was issued prior to 2018, must complete MN Background study with HR Compliance
- Ensures access to reliable personal transportation for work-related travel as needed.
- Required: A minimum of 1 year Related Experience
This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical Demands
- Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
- Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
- Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
- Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
- Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
- Crawl: Occasionally (5-33%)
- Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
- Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
- Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
- See: Continuously (67-100%)
- Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
- Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
- Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
- Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
- Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)
- Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
- Outdoor: Occasionally (5-33%)
- Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable
- Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
- Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
- Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
- Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Frequent Driver
Reference ID: R7435
Making a Real Difference. For One Another.
To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.
At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)