A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Company Description Argus Home Health Care has been able to help many, with our vast array of medical services, since 1990. Because we've been around for so long, we've been able to perfect our expertise and professionalism in serving those in need of health care, in their own home. Our Mission Our mission is to provide quality care in the home environment, emphasizing preventative and restorative medical care, with compassion and respect for each individual served.
Job Description Position:
RN•Home Health•
La Junta, CO Region Position Summary:
Argus Home Health RNs provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, ensuring quality, compassionate service in compliance with Colorado regulations and in alignment with Argus' core values. This role coordinates care plans, admits patients, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal health outcomes.
Responsibilities:
Participate in on-call duties per policy. Support the Quality Management program. Arrange necessary equipment, supplies, and services for patients. Continuously review patient care, including service utilization, skilled need, homebound status, documentation, communication, and discharge planning per CMS and Colorado guidelines. Complete initial OASIS patient assessments. Use assessment data to establish nursing diagnoses and develop care plans with patient/family input. Initiate and update plans of care as patient needs change. Provide skilled nursing procedures, medications, and treatments as prescribed by physician. Supervise LPNs and home health aides per regulations. Reassess patients with change in condition or hospital discharge per regulatory standards, update care plans. Identify and implement discharge planning needs. Maintain knowledge of state, federal, and local home health regulations. Prepare clinical notes and update physicians regularly (at least every 60 days). Communicate patient needs and condition changes to physicians; obtain orders as required. Collaborate with team members and area team leader. Educate patients and caregivers on self-care, medications, diet, and preventive health measures.
Qualifications Position Qualifications:
Current Colorado RN License required, or compact covering Colorado Valid Driver's License & clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) One year nursing experience in home health preferred
Additional Information Benefits:
PAID training! PRN Flexible schedule Work•Life balance, no overnight services 401k available for ALL staff Salary PRN plus
Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Paid Vacation and Holidays Pay:
Per Visit ($45•120) Salaried ($75,000•85,000/year) www.argushomehealthcare.com
