Registered Nurse - Home Care

Position Summary:

The Home Care registered nurse assesses and evaluates patient care needs, provides skilled nursing care and teaching to patients and families in their home or community - based upon community standards of practice.

The nurse is responsible to improve or maintain patient’s health status, provide terminal illness care, and to prepare patients and their families for self-directed and/or assisted care in their community setting.

The nurse coordinates medical, social, and financial resources to develop a comprehensive plan of care. The nurse supports the following community care processes: admission, discharge, billing, referrals, bereavement, and care delivery.

Work Schedule:

Every 6th-7th weekend, available up to 40 hours/month

Required Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required.
  • Work experience as a registered nurse for at least two years
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Current license to practice as a professional nurse in Minnesota.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Must be able to function independently with minimal supervision.
  • High level of sensitivity, assessment skills, technical-skills, and communications skills.
  • Demonstrates initiative, judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to problem solve.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Experience in home care desirable
• Experience in home care and or hospice desirable
• Must be able to function independently with minimal supervision.
• High level of sensitivity, assessment skills, technical-skills and communications skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to problem solve.

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.