Location: Hutchinson,MN, USA
Why Work for Adara?
Adara Home Health offers fulfilling Home Care careers to professionals looking for flexibility and the ability to manage their own schedule. Join our team and work for an employer who values each employee as an individual and respects everyone's need for work-life balance.
The Clinical Admissions Nurse ensures client care is provided in accordance with the company Policies and Procedures. Maintains strong relationships with referral sources. The position reports to the Clinical Supervisor.
SCHEDULE
* Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm
* On Call rotation
* This position reports to our Hutchinson office.
COVERAGE
* Hutchinson, MN
* Glencoe, MN
* Chaska, MN
* Chanhassen, MN
* Shakopee, MN
* Belle Plaine, MN
* New Prague, MN
BENEFITS
* Mileage Reimbursement
* Paid Time Off
* Recognition Program
* Employee Referral Program
BENEFITS BASED ON FULL TIME ELIGIBILITY
* Medical, Vision, Life, and Pet insurance
* 401k 100% vested
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Paid Holidays
* Mobile Reimbursement or Company Phone
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
* Client Care:
* Performs initial and periodic assessment of clients to determine needs. Implements and evaluatesthe effectiveness of care.
* Uses interview and physical assessment skills to evaluate client needs.
* Demonstrates nursing skills appropriate for services provided.
* Records nursing diagnoses, measurable outcomes, interventions andnurses notes according to company standards.
* Develops and updates care plans as client's condition indicates.
* Demonstrates knowledge of current health practices when performing observation and evaluationof client care.
* Provides total client care to include medications and treatments administered as ordered by thephysician, physical and psychological care, and client and family education.
* Assesses and interprets symptoms and institutes remedial measures within the legal limits ofnursing practice within the state of Minnesota, and reports significant changes in client'scondition immediately.
* Demonstrates problem solving abilities in adapting to the client's changing needs.
* Organizes assignments to provide quality care in the most cost-effective manner.
* Assumes responsibility for coordination of client records in the home and the office.
* Coordinates client care with family, other caregivers, community resources and other disciplines.
* Fosters continuity of care by identifying problems and participating in solutions to reachidentified client outcome.
* Maintains confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, families and employees.
* Maintains a safe client environment and identifies and reports to the office any suspectedvulnerable client abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.
* Understands and follows infection control policies.
* Participates in the after hours on-call process to ensure client care policies and procedures arefollowed and staffing issues resolved.
* Supervision and Leadership:
* Teaches and evaluates delegated tasks performed to improve client care.
* Provides orientation to employees according to company policy.
* Keeps up to date on state and federal regulations as they apply to home care.
* Participates in case conferences and team meetings in the branch office.
* Maintains positive and effective communication with employees. Understands and participates inteam concept.
* Promotes a positive client and employee service image.
* Demonstrates self-direction to prioritize and accomplish job responsibilities.
* Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Branch Office.
* Education and Teaching:
* Assesses readiness and ability of the client and significant others to learn and carries outappropriate individualized teaching based on assessment.
* Consistently documents teaching and individual and family response of client care.
* Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development by actively participating incontinuing education, in-service programs, orientation and employee evaluations.
* Financial:
* Ensures that all clients' authorization for services is current and quantity and type of servicesprovided meet payer requirements.
* Applies basic knowledge of financial resources for care of clients.
* Fills out all admission and financial forms completely and accurately and distributes them
appropriately.
* Community Relations:
* Develops and maintains a good working relationship with referral sources including physicians,hospitals, nursing homes, community resources and payers.
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Medium to Very Heavy. Responsible for client care needs which may require transfers and lifting of clients.Nursing care provided in individual client homes. Must be adaptable to a variety of environments andcommunity settings. Must be able to drive or use public transportation in all types of weather.
Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and 10
to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those forMedium Work.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Currently licensed as a R.N. in the state of Minnesota. The license must not have been revoked,suspended, and without limitations or restrictions.
* Have at least two (2) years experience in a health care facility or home care field.
* Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
* Demonstrates ability to make appropriate clinical judgements.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills; interpersonal communication and teaching skills.
* Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software. Knowledge of Word and Excel a plus.
* Understanding of Medicare certification and OASIS documentation experience required.
* Ability to manage a variety of assignments while establishing priorities and assuring that necessaryduties are completed.
* Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation in order to travel to multiple company businessstops a day.
* A valid driver's license and proof of car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
* Proof of negative Mantoux or documentation of negative chest X-ray.
* Current CPR certification recommended.
* Have U.S. Citizenship or evidence of valid Alien Work Permit.
* Disclose any conviction and criminal history records pertaining to any crime related to the provision ofhealth services. A candidate who has been convicted of a crime will not be hired.
* Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings including but not limited to those of theMinnesota Department of Health and the Federal Office of the Inspector General's List of ExcludedIndividuals and Entities.
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* Hutchinson, MN 55350, USA