We Are Committed to Providing Life Changing Home Health & Home Care Services within Cortez and Grand Junction Area’s and Southern Colorado Home Front. Rated one of the top 100 Home Care Agencies in the United States by Home Care Elite. Pasco SW Home Health is the perfect in-home-care solution for residents who want to maintain their independence and dignity by continuing to live in the comfort of their own homes. Pasco SW Home Health provides skilled care nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, home makers, CNA and personal care providers.
Qualifications:
Current RN license for the state of Colorado or Multi state compact license
CPR Certified
Home Health experience preferred
JOB SUMMARY
The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs/coordinates home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
Develops and initiates the plan of care and assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s); Initiates proper preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures and provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care; Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling; Provides patient and caregiver education; Prepares clinical notes; Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care.
Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
Additional Duties
Participating in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available. Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks. Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)/ Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and/or Home Health Aids (HHAs)/Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), as directed.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Must have graduated from an approved school of nursing and be licensed in the state where practicing.
Minimum of two years of experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred.
Maintains a current CPR certification.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides.
Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
Salary: Per Visit Schedule
PASCO/SW is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Cortez, CO
Pasco/SW Home Health was founded by Yvette Tanner in 1999 as a sister agency to PASCO in Denver. Our passion for home health care started with caring for our very first patient, Yvette’s son. PASCO/SW later split into an independent agency in 2006 and in 2021, became part of the Cornerstone Inc. family.
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