Home Health: RN Visit Nurse; SE Metro

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

Position: RN Visit Nurse for Home Health

Salary: $85,000–$87,000 per year, depending on experience

Service Area: Southeast Metro (Hastings, Afton, Farmington, Inver Grove Heights, Cottage Grove, South St. Paul, West St. Paul, St. Paul Park, Rosemount, Eagan, Woodbury & surrounding). Mileage reimbursement: $0.70 per mile.

Lifespark is a comprehensive senior health company headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Since 2004, we have helped seniors stay healthy, navigate health care options, and live fuller, more independent lives. Our team spans accounting, health technology, front‑line nurses, advanced practice professionals, caregivers, and more—all focused on helping people age magnificently.

• Annual reviews and raises (shift differentials if applicable)
• Paid time off – vacation time
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match for full‑time and part‑time employees
• Career path to other positions within our growing company

• Complete an initial assessment of client and family to determine home care needs. Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and prior illness(es).
• Initiate the plan of care and make necessary revisions as client status and needs change.
• Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develop a care plan that establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions, including the client and the family in the planning process.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Provide direct client care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Counsel the client and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provide health care instructions to the client as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
• Identify discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implement prior to discharge of the client.
• Act as case manager when assigned by the Clinical Supervisor and coordinate patient care for the assigned caseload.
• Lead by example in establishing rapport with clients, clinicians, partners, and the community.
• Ensure positive/professional communication within the team.
• Resolve customer service issues and raise concerns as needed.
• Prepare clinical notes and update the primary physician at least every 60 days.
• Communicate with the physician regarding the client’s needs and report any changes in the client’s condition; obtain/receive physician’s orders as required.
• Communicate with community health persons to coordinate the care plan.
• Complete all documentation related to the care plan by 10 a.m. the following day.
• Understand and comply with all rules and regulations governing the responsibilities of a registered nurse.
• Complete orientation and annual training requirements as assigned.
• Participate in Lifespark’s event management process, including initiating reports, escalating events, and investigations.
• Promote safety in the workplace through real‑time coaching and participation in safety awareness training.
• Instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks.
• Manage client supplies, ensuring an appropriate durable medical equipment provider is utilized.
• Schedule and keep member appointments.
• Organize travel efficiently and document mileage accurately within EMR.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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 or direct member contact preferred.
• Experience supervising caregivers.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must pass a background check as required by Lifespark policy.
• Proof of Covid‑19 vaccination or documented exemption, per CMS Vaccine Mandate.