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Job description
PT RN - Home Care
Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Location - Colorado Springs, CO 80909 End Date 09/25/2026
Overview
Salary Range $38.38 - $42.22 Hourly Position Type Part Time
Description
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Home Care Supervisor and Manager, provides skilled nursing assessments to participants. This position is responsible for working directly with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), participant, and his or her representative to achieve the goals of the care plan. Communicates to the family or care giver and provides appropriate patient education.
MISSION: Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence
COMPETENCIES:
Technical Expertise
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Effective Communication
Results Oriented
Personal Credibility
Quality Focus
People Focus
Flexibility
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
The principal duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Must maintain calm and professional demeanor.
Documents assessments, care, and care coordination in the EHR.
Completes regulatory assessments of participants (annual, and semi-annual), as well as initial assessments.
Provides medication reconciliation and communicates with providers, facilities, and the pharmacy during assessments.
Communicates effectively to the IDT and to family and caregivers, including providing instructions regarding medications and treatment.
Performs skilled nursing care procedures such as wound care, fingerstick for blood glucose/INR, measures for and applies compression garments, and other care as assigned and according to licensure regulations.
Provides patient education related to medications, inhalers/nebulizer treatments, and point of care testing such as blood glucose and INR.
Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary (IDT) team meetings as assigned.
Prepares nursing problems/interventions and evaluations for care plans and presents at IDT team meetings as assigned.
Performs phlebotomy functions for participants when necessary. Identifies and labels specimens appropriately. Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions.
Observes, records, and reports participants condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to medical providers, using SBAR format.
Follows all Rocky Mountain Policies and Procedures and OSHA safety guidelines. Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients, or families.
Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.
Performs other duties as required or requested by supervisor in a positive and helpful manner to ensure a smooth-running work area.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program and licensed as a professional in the State of Colorado is required.
One year of health care experience in hospital, long-term or home health care setting with 1 year of experience with a frail or elderly population is preferred.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers.
Must have a reliable transportation and must maintain current automobile insurance.
Must be familiar and work efficiently with computer applications such as email, navigating the internet, using electronic timekeeping, and Electronic Health Records
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, co-workers, vendors, medical staff, and the public
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments
Ability to perform phlebotomy functions
We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care, Wellness Program, Telemedicine Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Company-Paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Company Paid Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accidental Injury Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, 403(b) Savings Plan, Legal Shield and IDShield, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time-Off plan. Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or PRN/casual), job grade and length of service.
Worksite address
colorado springs, CO, 80509, US
Who can apply
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