Registered Nurse (RN)- Homecare

apartment NurseCore location_onPeyton, CO 80831, US

$45 - $55 / year

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

NurseCore has a national footprint in Home Health with branches hiring for Home Health in the area of Colorado Springs, and surrounding areas. Our passion is connecting healthcare professionals with the medical positions that fit their lifestyle.

Responsibilities:

Qualified nurses must possess critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. One year of experience in home health experience is preferred.

Provides quality in-home care and infusions as defined within the scope of practice by the Nurse Practice Act.
Administration and self-administration teaching of specialty pharmacy infusion therapies and injectables to patients with rare, chronic, and acute diseases in the home setting, infusion suites, or physicians' offices.
Coordinates the planning for delivery of nursing care with the Director of Nursing and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care. Proactively updates client/patients’ POC, health changes, and other related incidents.
Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific differences in the patient population, including physiological and developmental differences unique to each group.
Ensures safe care to patients; adheres to all policies, procedures, and standards, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service
Willingness to travel within the assigned geographic region. Flexibility to work alternate shifts on short notice and can be on call for field visits as determined by business needs.
Administers CPR and other emergency procedures, as necessary.

Qualifications:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse through the State Board of Nursing is required.
Home health experience preferred – Can perform assessments, wound care, medication management, and infusions.
Minimum of two years medical, surgical, or critical care/ER experience preferred.
Proof of current PPD, current CPR– hands-on class required
Successful completion of the skills assessment specific to the areas of experience

Who We are at NurseCore

NurseCore is more than an agency; we’re a family. We take great pride in the compassionate nature of our leadership team and the development opportunities offered to our nurses and caregivers. Our team works locally in each city and surrounding areas to make lasting partnerships with both facilities and caregivers that improve the lives of those within their communities. We would love for you to work with us and build a lasting relationship.

Why NurseCore?

Our health professionals are the heart of NurseCore. That’s why we are happy to offer you competitive pay, benefits, a mobile app for timesheets, and access to our elite 24/7 caregiver support staff.

NurseCore provides benefits, including health insurance and immediate employment and income verification through Equifax.

Some agencies and mobile apps contract (1099) staff. We employ (W2) our health professionals, providing them coverage under our liability insurance, employer-paid taxes, overtime, and holiday pay*. We aim to assure you of the best experience working with our team daily.

NurseCore is made exceptional by our commitment to the founding principles of professional and compassionate nursing services and leadership. To keep to our promise of quality and professionalism, we require all our applicants to consent to a background check and drug screen.

NurseCore is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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