Registered Nurse (RN)

Duties:

• Provide direct patient care, including health coaching and education
• Perform assessments and create care plans
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
• Monitor patient vital signs and report any changes or abnormalities
• Assist with diagnostic procedures
• Utilize electronic health record systems for documentation and coding purposes
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient care

Essential Job Functions:

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and standards for home health nursing.
  • Performs comprehensive assessments of client status, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental parameters.
  • Develops and/or follows and individual Plan of Care that incorporates analysis of data and current scientific findings.
  • Provides skilled interventions with focus for achieving realistic client outcomes within a specific time period.
  • Reports changes and information necessary to modify and update the care plan to reflect progress toward goals (outcomes).
• Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice:
  • Assessment skills as applied to the client, family/support system, and environment.
  • Teaching skills according to the client’s needs and within the context of the client’s environment, value system, and physical/emotional status.
  • Medication administrations.
• Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences.
• Communicates effectively and in accordance with Agency requirements.
  • Reports significant changes in client status to physician and other member of the team in a timely manner consistent with client needs.
  • Maintains client records showing systematic assessment, planning intervention, and evaluation.
  • Participates in team meetings and clarifies individualized reporting responsibilities with all new assignments.
  • Documents legibly and according to Agency documentation guidelines and standards.
  • Follows Agency guidelines for completion of forms, reflecting the orders and care plan.
• Initiates actions to improve the quality of patient care. Takes appropriate actions independently and responsively in home care situations. Initiates referrals as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies and procedures.
  • Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe situations.
  • Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
  • Assesses environmental safety and takes initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety.
  • Notifies supervisor for need for review and/or training related to equipment, procedures, or safety/infection control practices.
• Participates in ongoing, professional self-development.
  • Participates in all mandatory education per Agency guidelines.
  • Identifies needs for personal professional growth.
  • Demonstrates competency in areas of assignment or identifies the need for additional training.
  • Participates in the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement meetings.
• Supervises Hospice Aide per state and federal regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Please submit your resume and references for consideration. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Qualifications:

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa
• Nursing Degree
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift and move patients as needed

Job Types: Full-time

Starting Pay

• Based on Experience + Mileage
• Mileage is paid at federal rate

This position is located in Amana, Iowa and will require candidates to have a motor vehicle in working condition. Essence of Life Hospice serves patients within a 50+ mile radius of Amana. Essence of Life Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All offers of employment are conditioned upon the result of a criminal background check conducted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, as required by law.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Overtime pay
• Signing bonus
• Yearly bonus

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:

• In person