Home Health: RN Visit Nurse

Lifespark is seeking an RN Visit Nurse to provide comprehensive home health nursing services across a regional assignment in multiple cities. In this role, you will plan, organize, and direct home care services for individuals and families, drawing on community resources to meet their health care needs within their homes and communities.

Clinical Setting

You will work in home health care, visiting clients in their homes across a multi-city service area. This is a full-time position (1.0 FTE) with a Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, including every sixth weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessments of clients and families to determine home care needs, including comprehensive physical assessments and health histories
• Regularly re-evaluate client nursing needs and revise the plan of care as client status and needs change
• Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses
• Develop individualized care plans that establish goals based on nursing diagnoses and incorporate therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions, involving clients and families in the planning process
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
• Provide direct client care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act
• Counsel clients and families in meeting nursing and related needs
• Provide health care instructions to clients as appropriate per assessment and plan of care
• Identify discharge planning needs and implement prior to client discharge
• Act as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor, coordinating patient care for assigned caseload
• Establish and maintain professional rapport with clients, clinicians, partners, and the community
• Ensure positive and professional communication within the team
• Address customer service concerns and escalate as needed
• Prepare clinical notes and update the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days
• Communicate with the physician regarding client needs and report any changes in client condition; obtain and receive physician orders as required
• Coordinate care with community health-related persons
• Complete all documentation related to the care plan by 10:00 AM the next day
• Comply with all rules and regulations governing registered nurse responsibilities
• Complete orientation and annual training requirements as assigned
• Participate in Lifespark's Event Management process, including initiating reports, escalating events, and participating in investigations
• Promote workplace safety through real-time coaching and participation in safety awareness training
• Instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care provided every two weeks
• Manage client supplies and ensure appropriate DME provider utilization
• Schedule and keep member appointments
• Organize travel efficiently and document mileage accurately within the electronic medical record
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• One to two years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Minnesota Nursing License
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check based on Lifespark company policy
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation for exemption in accordance with CMS Vaccine Mandate

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of home health care experience
• Experience in customer service or direct member contact field
• Experience supervising caregivers

Schedule and Travel

This position requires travel across multiple cities in a regional assignment. You will use a personally owned vehicle and will be reimbursed at $0.70 per mile. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with every sixth weekend rotation required.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $85,000 to $87,000 per year, depending on experience

Benefits include:

• Annual reviews and raises (shift differentials if applicable)
• Paid time off and vacation time
• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time hires
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match for full-time and part-time employees
• Referral bonuses
• Career path opportunities within the growing company