Home Health Rn Jobs in Wasilla, AK (NOW HIRING)

This is a collective bargaining position.

• Full Time

• Day shift (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

• Full Time

Position Summary

Take your nursing career to the next level with a meaningful opportunity at the forefront of home-based care. With Providence at Home with Compassus, we've brought together two industry leaders to deliver exceptional home health and hospice services. We're currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) to provide expert care in patients' homes, where healing happens best.

As an RN in this role, you'll work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team to conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and deliver outcome-driven interventions under the physician-ordered Plan of Care.

Rooted in the principles of community health nursing, this is more than a job-it's a calling to serve patients and families with skill, heart, and professionalism.

The registered nurse is accountable for the delivery and supervision of safe, quality care that is individualized for their assigned patients and follows the nursing process in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act (assessment, planning implementation, evaluation).

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Possesses knowledge of developmental needs and in the assessment and treatment as it relates to the age of the patient population served.

• Conducts and documents a comprehensive patient assessment upon admission.

• Continually reassesses and applies appropriate advocacy and interventions as indicated.

• Competent in the interpretation of a patient's self-assessment and behavior. This information must be interpreted with an understanding of the cognitive, physical emotional, psychosocial and chronological maturation process.

• Collaborates with the patient, family and members of the healthcare team; develops, documents, implements and monitors an individualized plan of care which reflects a standard of care based on best practice and evidence-based medicine.

• Adaptive to change and updated patient care practices within an evolving healthcare environment.

• Legibly and electronically documents patient care activities and information in an accurate, concise, and timely manner.

• Supports and assists with orientation of new staff and students.

• Acquires necessary training and skills to competently perform the preceptor and charge nurse function when selected and functioning in those roles.

• Demonstrates advancement of professional nursing practice through continuing education, required training, certification, and participation in department activities.

• Takes an active role in building and maintaining an environment that fosters open communication, patient and family-centered care and healthy collegial relationships.

• Demonstrates adaptive/timely communication based on individual patient/family needs.

• Attends and participates in a minimum of 50% of scheduled staff meetings or has read the minutes and signed off on them and is responsible for meeting content regardless of attendance.

Education and/or Experience

• Required - Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Nursing.

• Preferred - 1 year recent experience in home health, acute care or a skilled nursing facility.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Required - Current, unencumbered (State of Employment) License as a Registered Nurse.

Required - National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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