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Healthcare day 1

403B match

Home Care Registered Nurse Position Purpose:

Provides primary nursing care to home based care patients as ordered by the physician, and in accordance to the organization’s policies and procedures.  The RN is responsible for the initial assessment and care plan development in collaboration with the Population Health Case Manager.  Provides functional support/supervision to Home Healthcare Aides and LPNs as needed. Provides therapeutic intervention, overall care management and achievement of top decile client outcomes and patient satisfaction. 

What You Will Do:

• Accurately assesses patient condition and risk at admission, at required time points, and as needed, utilizing appropriate standardized documentation.  Assesses the patient's condition and needs and determines the appropriate level of care.

• In collaboration with the physician, Population Health Case Manager, and patient, develops appropriate assessment-based plan of care including: attainable patient goals and services needed to improve and/or stabilize patient’s medical condition, functional abilities and promote independence. 

• Maintains a current working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Organizational Integrity Program, Code of Ethics, as well as agency policies and procedures and follows Code of Conduct.

• Reports changes in patient condition in a timely manner to the physician and/or Population Health Case Manager. Obtains orders for changes in the plan of care to respond to the patient's condition.

• Follows orders for treatment and provides services as indicated on the plan of care.

• Utilizes and implements appropriate educational tools and pathways per guidelines and/or policy and procedure

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved Nursing education program, BSN preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year professional nursing experience.
• Home healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong computer and technology skills required. 
• Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate commitment to the mission and Organizational Code of Ethics, and adhere 
to the Compliance Program.
 

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance - Day 1

• Short and long-term disability

• 403b with matching contribution

• Generous paid time off PLUS 7 paid holidays

• Mileage reimbursement

• Comprehensive orientation

• Tuition reimbursement - up to $5,250 annually

• DailyPay

Ministry/Facility Information:

MercyOne Home Care and Hospice agency located in Des Moines, Iowa (a Trinity Health Company) provides compassionate, exceptional care in our patient’s home.

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.