PRN Registered Nurse (RN)

Village Caregiving - Des Moines, IA is looking for a PRN Registered Nurse to join their home care team. The RN will visit clients' homes in and around Des Moines, IA to document medical history, conduct health assessments, and develop personalized care plans for caregivers. The nurse is also requested on occasion to train new caregivers. The schedule for the position is flexible. Pay for this position is $60/hour for up to 2 hours per client assessment.

Responsibilities

Visit patients in their homes for one-on-one visits

Complete initial and ongoing assessments to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of home health patients

Assess patients and their environment to develop a care plan in order for the caregiver to have a blueprint to know how to safely and competently take care of our patients

Educate patients and their families on proper home health care strategies and procedures, and make recommendations for devices or tools that might improve the patient’s quality of life

Provide effective communication to patients/clients, their family members, team members, and other health care professionals

Fill out VA Nurse Assessment documents on a supplied tablet the same day as assessment. Upload Assessment to CRM.

Keep timely communication with the Executive Director on schedule for upcoming and current assessments.

Notify the Executive Director at the end of each pay period list of assessments completed.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor’s School of Nursing, or vocational nursing

Current state license as an RN

Compassionate, friendly demeanor

Excellent communication skills

Current driver’s license and reliable transportation

Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.