This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12761651POSITION: Registered Nurse (Home Health Agency)

　　This is a full-time position, which requires a minimum of 30 visits(and/or equivalent work activities) per week.

　　Part-time and PRN applicants are welcome to apply.

　　LOCATION: Emporia, Kan.

　　COMPENSATION: \$30.00 to \$35.00 per visit, depending on experience.

　　POSITION SUMMARY:

　　Love My Nurse seeks a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to joinour team. The Registered Nurse plays a critical role in providingquality care to patients within their homes. The PTA will create andexecute personalized treatment plans (and any subsequentrecertifications), and oversee any Licensed Practical Nurses providingcare for patients in the region. The successful candidate will possessexcellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with a passionfor improving the lives of individuals through comprehensive home healthcare.

　　KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　The essential functions of this position include--but are not limitedto:

　　Evaluate patients referred to home health and determine the type(s) ofservices to be provided.

　　Interview the patient and family to determine appropriateness forservices.

　　Coordinate the development of patient care plans that specify thefrequency and duration of the service(s) provided.

　　Complete all admission documentation in electronic medical recordsoftware (MatrixCare).

　　Regularly reevaluate the patients care needs.

　　Perform services in accordance with the plan of care.

　　Draw labs and administer injectable and IV medications.

　　Prepare clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summariesof care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner as per Agencypolicy.

　　Coordinate services.

　　Counsel the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing andrelated needs.

　　Participate in and present in-service programs.

　　Process orders and notify physician(s) of patient needs and changes incondition.

　　Supervise and teach other nursing personnel.

　　Is available for on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays, asassigned.

　　Marketing the agency in facilities, medical practices, specialty clinicsand the community at large.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Active Nursing License in the State of Kansas.

　　Successfully completed an accredited nursing program.

　　Knowledge of medical terminology.

　　Familiarity with technology to understand the basic functionality ofcomputers, smart phones, and navigation within common operating systems.

　　Successfully pass background and reference check requirement.

　　Current, valid drivers license.

　　Provide binders showing current automobile insurance meeting statesminimum requirements.

　　SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position oversees LPNs.

　　WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates primarily in patient homes wherethere are numerous uncontrolled variables.

　　PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

　　The physical demands described here are representative of those thatmust be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionallyrequired to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feelobjects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs;talk or hear. The employee should also be able to lift at least thirty(30) pounds.

　　EXPECTED CORE HOURS/DAYS OF WORK: Expected core hours of work are 8 a.m.to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend work may berequired as job duties demand.

　　TRAVEL:

　　Up to two-to-three travel days in the Emporia service area (a 30-mileradius from our office in Emporia) with the remainder of the five-daywork week spent in awrence.

　　Occasional overnight travel may be expected but is highly infrequent.

　　BENEFITS:

　　Dental \| Delta Dental

　　o\$3000.00 coverage per individual, per plan year.

　　oCompany pays half (1/2) of the employee\'s premium.

　　Vision \| VSP Vision

　　Ancillary Coverage \| AFLAC \| TruFlex

　　oAFLAC options.

　　TruFlex \| Operates under Section 125 of the tax code. Allows a pre-taxdeduction to cover the cost of premium on ancillary insurances. Much ofthe money is reimbursed through a Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan(MERP) that is non-taxable. The tax savings fund the additionalinsurances resulting in the participant having the ancillary coverageswithout a reduction in take home pay. The employee is enrolled incoverages including:

　　oAccident insurance.

　　oCancer insurance.

　　oCritical illness insurance.

　　oHospitalization insurance.

　　oWhole life insurance (builds cash value).

　　Section 125

　　oEmployee share of premium(s) deducted from paycheck on a pre-tax basis,lowering tax liability.

　　Vacation \| Two (2) weeks per year. One (1) week available after 90days, and another awarded at six (6) months. Thereafter, two weeks areawarded together on the anniversary date of the employees hire.

　　MILEAGE/TRAVEL ALOTTMENT:

　　Love My Nurse pays \$0.585 per mile for travel inside a service area.\"Commute\" (defined as the travel to the first appointment and from thelast appointment) is not included in paid mileage.

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