Registered Nurse

Summit Home Care is currently looking for Registered Nurses for the Summit County Colorado area. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities: Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses. Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care. Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload. Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days. Job Requirements Registered nurse with current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Colorado CPR, AED and first aid certification preferred. Minimum of two years' experience, at least one of which is in public health or home care nursing is preferred. Be organized and detailed, efficient, and accurate in work performance. Possess and display excellent customer service skills. Possess and display proper communication skills which exude patience and self-discipline. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills, nursing skills per competency checklist. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Standard shift: Day shift Weekly schedule: Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Experience: Nursing: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: RN (Required) Work Location: In person For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.