Home Health: RN or LPN Visit Nurse; North

Home Health: RN or LPN Visit Nurse (North Central)

RN Visit Nurse is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing home care services. The nurse builds upon community resources to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes.

Position: RN or LPN Visit Nurse for Home Health

RN Salary: $85,000-$87,000/year, depending on experience

LPN Hourly: $23.00/hour - $26.00/hour, depending on experience plus PPV of $45 per completed visit

Service Area: North Central (coverage area:
North Loop/North Minneapolis, Fridley, Columbia Heights, Blaine, Ham Lake, Andover, East Bethel, Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Oak Grove & surrounding).
Plus, mileage reimbursement of 72.5 cents per mile.

Schedule: 1.0 FTE, Monday through Friday 8am-5pm (RN: weekend, on-call and holiday rotation will apply / LPN: no on-call, every 6th weekend and 2 holidays per year)

Lifespark Benefits Include:

• Annual Reviews/Raises {Shift differentials if applicable}
• Paid Time Off – Vacation Time
• Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k + Company Match for full-time and part-time employees
• Career path to other positions within our growing company!

Position Functions & Responsibilities:

• Completes an initial assessment of client and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as client status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the client and the family in the planning process.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Provides direct client care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Counsels the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the client as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
• Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the client.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
• Lead by example in establishing rapport with clients, clinicians, partners, and the community.
• Ensure positive/professional communication within the team.
• Customer service resolution; escalates concerns.
• Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the client’s needs and reports any changes in the client’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
• Timely completion of all documentation as it relates to the care plan by 10am the next day.
• Understands and complies with all the rules and regulations that govern the responsibilities of a registered nurse.
• Completes orientation and annual training requirements as assigned.
• Participates in Lifespark’s Event Management process including initiating reports, escalation of events and investigations.
• Promotes safety in the workplace through real time coaching and participation in safety awareness training.
• Instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks.
• Manages client supplies assuring appropriate DME provider is utilized.
• Schedules and keeps member appointments.
• Organizes travel efficiently and documents mileage accurately within EMR.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• One to two years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting. One year of home health care experience preferred.
• Experience in customer service/direct member contact field preferred.
• Experience supervising caregivers.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License.
• Must pass a MVR check based on Lifespark company policy.
• In accordance with CMS Vaccine Mandate, candidate must provide proof of Covid-19 Vaccine or submit documentation for exemption.

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