Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) at Advanced Home Health & Hospice of Colorado – Aurora, Colorado

A Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) will deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care in a home setting, managing patients’ medical needs and promoting overall health and well-being. This role requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Schedule: PRN, Weekends, Weekdays, On-Call

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and in accordance with home health care protocols.
• Perform routine and specialized nursing tasks, including wound care, catheter insertion, and monitoring vital signs.
• Assist in developing and implementing individualized care plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare team.
• Monitor and document patient progress, response to treatments, and any changes in condition, reporting significant findings.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families on disease management, medication use, and home care techniques.
• Assist with patient mobility, transfers, and activities of daily living as needed, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with LPNs, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Respond to patient needs and changes in condition promptly, providing appropriate interventions and support.
• Adhere to infection control and safety procedures to protect patients and staff.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing who is licensed as a Registered Nurse by the state in which practicing.
• Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience in Home Health required.
• Ability to supervise and direct members of client care team.
• Demonstrated strong and effective written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal tactfully with clients and the community.
• Demonstrate organizational and time management skills.
• Licensed driver with automobile insurance.

Physical Demands:

• Requires a full range of body motion including the handling and lifting of patients.
• Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination required.
• Occasionally will lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds or greater.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• May require working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
• Involves exposure to communicable diseases.
• Requires a current driver’s license and the ability to drive and access a patient’s home.
• The majority of work is performed in providing patient care services in the patient’s home.
• Exposure to communicable diseases is common.