Home Care RN Leominster area

Overview

Guardian Angel Senior Services is seeking a registered nurse with heart for the Home Care RN role in the Leominster area. Guardian Angel Senior Services is an active, stable and thriving company. We are dedicated to creating a compassionate and caring environment for clients at home.

Basic Function

Self-directs home visits to maintain compliance with client assessment and care plan development, caregiver placements and supervision. Advocates for better health through interventions and makes recommendations as opposed to providing direct services. Completes required documentation. Ensures caregivers are following basic company protocols.

Responsibilities

• Participate in creating daily client visit schedules based on needs and requirements. When cancellations occur, proactively work with office managers to fill schedule gaps.
• Block Time – Nurse provides office with availability for a period of time (for example 9a-1p) and is paid for this block of time. Office is responsible for filling the time, including time for documentation and travel.
• Guaranteed Hours – Nurse is paid 5-8 hours per day and shares responsibility for filling schedule with office staff. Four visits a day for every 5 hours is the standard unless there is a visit at a significant distance within the service area.
• Complete and submit all documentation and paperwork within 24 business hours.
• Document according to contract and organization policy and procedures.
• Report findings, recommendations, and concerns to the care team accordingly.
• Create, review, and update care plans for assigned clients. Communicate updates to caregivers as needed.
• Act as liaison between contract nurses, clients, direct care workers and management.
• Provide education, training and coaching to caregiving staff during placement and supervision visits.
• As schedule allows, take on routine nursing visits as client needs dictate or managers request such as medication fills, BP checks, catheter changes, etc.
• In urgent situations, be willing to provide hands-on personal care for clients in need.
• Follow the dress code as outlined for Caregivers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education/Training:
Degree: RN

Experience

Prior home care experience preferred. Prior supervisory experience helpful.

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Guardian Angel Senior Services considers the health and safety of its clients, family members, and team members to be a high priority. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background check.