Curated remote nursing jobs

Position Summary

The Home Care/Hospice registered nurse assesses and evaluates patient care needs, provides skilled nursing care and teaching to patients and families in their home or community - based upon community standards of practice.

The nurse is responsible to improve or maintain patient’s health status, provide terminal illness care, and to prepare patients and their families for self-directed and/or assisted care in their community setting.

The nurse coordinates medical, social, and financial resources to develop a comprehensive plan of care. The nurse supports the following community care processes: admission, discharge, billing, referrals, bereavement, and care delivery.

Work Schedule

Must be available minimally 40 hours per month. Casual nurse will be included in the weekend rotation that is scheduled every 6-7 weeks. There will also be occasional on call requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
• Work experience as a RN for at least two years
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
• Current MN Registered Nursing License
• Current BLS certification for health professionals through the American Heart Association or Red Cross required and maintained. On-line BLS certification is not acceptable.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
• Proven proficiency in the operation of the following: Personal Computer, Telephone, Fax Machine, Photocopier, Printer, and electronic medical record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in home care and or hospice desirable.
• Must be able to function independently with minimal supervision.
• High level of sensitivity, assessment skills, technical-skills and communications skills.

Demonstrates initiative, judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to problem solve.