What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN part time - FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE position at Visiting Angels?
Visiting Angels is the leading provider of senior home care services, dedicated to offering compassionate and personalized care to our clients. We take pride in ensuring our clients maintain their independence and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes. Our team is committed to delivering the highest standard of care and support to veterans and their families.
**Job Description:**
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Part Time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a Veteran and Medicaid Client Assessor. The RN will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of veteran/medicaid clients to determine their individual care needs and create personalized care plans. This role requires excellent clinical skills, a compassionate approach, and a strong understanding of the unique needs of veterans.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. **Conduct Assessments:**
- Perform thorough initial and ongoing assessments of veteran/medicaid clients in their homes.
- Evaluate physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
- Identify specific care requirements and potential risks.
2. **Develop Care Plans:**
- Create individualized care plans based on assessment findings.
- Collaborate with clients, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
- Adjust care plans as needed to reflect changes in the client's condition.
3. **Monitor Client Progress:**
- Regularly review and update care plans.
- Track and document client progress and any changes in condition.
- Provide feedback and recommendations to the care team.
4. **Coordination and Communication:**
- Coordinate care services with other healthcare providers, community resources, and family members.
- Communicate effectively with clients, families, and the Visiting Angels team.
- Serve as a liaison between clients and external healthcare providers.
5. **Education and Support:**
- Educate clients and families about care plans, medical conditions, and available resources.
- Provide support and guidance to clients and their families throughout the care process.
- Ensure clients understand their care plans and the importance of adherence.
- Ensure all Caregivers on staff have completed the necessary Medicaid training
6. **Compliance and Documentation:**
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, care plans, and client interactions.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and Visiting Angels policies.
- Participate in audits and quality assurance activities as required.
- Sign off on Medicaid compliance documents
**Qualifications:**
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa.
- Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in home health or geriatric care.
- Experience working with veteran clients is highly desirable.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
- Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office Suite.
**Benefits:**
- Competitive pay
- Mileage reimbursement
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $50
