RN Visit Care at Home

Area of Interest Nursing FTE Hours per pay period 0.6 Department SN Visits - Pop - DM Shift Part Time Job ID 178019 Overview Join Our Care at Home Team as an RN Visit Nurse

Make a meaningful impact by delivering compassionate high-quality care where patients feel most comfortable-at home. Were seeking a skilled Registered Nurse RN to join our Care at Home Service Line in the Des Moines, IA area. This part-time role (24 hours/week, Friday-Sunday) offers the opportunity to provide personalized holistic care that supports patients and families across the continuum of health needs.

As an RN Visit Nurse, youll:

Assess patient and family needs Provide education and coordinate care plans Deliver safe outcome-driven care using critical thinking and clinical expertise Serve as a trusted advocate and communicator for patients and their support systems Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity and quality of care

If youre passionate about patient-centered care and want to make a difference in the community, wed love to hear from you.

Why UnityPoint Health At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:

• Paid time off • Parental leave • 401K matching • Employee recognition program • Dental and health insurance • Paid holidays • Short and long-term disability • Pet insurance • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay • Tuition reimbursement • Adoption assistance

We believe in championing a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected. We honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Patient and Family Needs Assess the needs of patients and families Provide appropriate teaching and make necessary referrals to ensure continuity of care

Care Coordination Integrate and coordinate care for at-risk populations across the healthcare continuum

Individual Care Plans Develop personalized care plans using a collaborative approach with patients, families, and the healthcare team

Quality and Safety Ensure the quality and safe delivery of services according to the care plan using equipment and supplies safely and efficiently Document promptly complete documentation to maintain an accurate legal record of patient care and time travel entries

Communication Clearly and accurately communicate clinical status and plans to the interdisciplinary care team, administrative support leaders, and physicians

High-Quality Care Deliver high-quality care using the nursing process, demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills specific to the assigned unit

Holistic Approach Utilize a holistic approach considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, and safety needs appropriate to the age of patients and families

Patient Advocacy Serve as a patient advocate, educator, and central source of communication for patients, their support systems, and referral sources

Interdisciplinary Collaboration Collaborate with clinical management, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality, cost-effective care

Outcome-Oriented Care Ensure care is outcome-oriented, reflecting measurable progress and goals toward discharge

Advance Care Planning Facilitate discussions to ensure appropriate care coordination and high-quality care based on patients long-term goals

Delegation and Direction Delegate and provide direction to other healthcare providers, holding them accountable for their involvement in the care plan

Critical Thinking Utilize critical thinking to make independent judgments, maintaining responsibility and accountability for patient conditions

Risk Identification Identify risks for acute hospitalization and proactively prevent adverse events

Quality Assurance Review multidisciplinary care provision, conduct clinical reviews, and participate in peer audits as applicable

Service Promotion Assist in promoting services and products

On-Call Duties Perform on-call duties and weekend-after-hour visits on a rotational basis as assigned

Additional Duties Perform other duties as requested by supervising leaders to ensure smooth and effective operations.

Qualifications

Education Graduate of a State Board-approved program for Registered Nurses Complete and maintain UPH Person-Centered Care (Three opportunities completed per year required, Oct - Sept scheduled year) Attend all mandatory education programs

Licenses Valid, maintained license as a Registered Nurse for all states applicable to practice Valid, maintained Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification Valid, maintained Mandatory Reporter course by state requirements Valid, maintained drivers license and automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements