PRN Registered Nurse (RN) for VA and Medicaid Assessments Per Diem
A Place at Home Denver Metro South
Englewood, Colorado
Posted Aug 30 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Colorado is $37/hr, across 586 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) – VA & Medicaid Assessments
A Place At Home is seeking a compassionate and experienced Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) to conduct Veteran Affairs (VA) and Medicaid client assessments and support the delivery of high-quality, person-centered home care services. This role is responsible for performing comprehensive nursing assessments, developing and updating plans of care, identifying client needs, and ensuring compliance with Colorado nursing standards, Medicaid requirements, VA program expectations, and agency policies.
The ideal candidate is an independent, detail-oriented clinician who is passionate about advocating for Veterans and seniors while ensuring safe, effective, and compliant care.
Essential Responsibilities
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VA and Medicaid Assessments
Complete initial nursing assessments for new VA clients within required program timelines.
Conduct reassessments for VA clients at least every 60 days, or more frequently as clinically indicated.
Perform Medicaid assessments and reassessments in accordance with state regulations and agency requirements.
Collect and evaluate health history, medication information, functional status, psychosocial factors, and environmental safety concerns.
Assess activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), cognitive status, fall risk, pain, and overall health needs.
Clinical Assessment and Care Planning
Identify actual and potential health problems and care needs through comprehensive nursing assessment.
Develop, implement, and update individualized nursing care plans based on assessment findings.
Monitor changes in client condition and communicate significant findings to the appropriate provider, case manager, and interdisciplinary team.
Evaluate the effectiveness of services and recommend modifications to the plan of care as needed.
Advocate for appropriate home care services and support based on clinical findings and client needs.
Documentation and Compliance
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation.
Ensure all assessments, care plans, and related records comply with Colorado nursing standards, Medicaid requirements, VA program expectations, agency policies, and applicable accreditation standards.
Submit required documentation within established timelines.
Participate in quality assurance and compliance activities as requested.
Communication and Coordination
Collaborate with caregivers, home health aides, providers, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
Communicate effectively with clients and family members regarding assessment findings, care needs, and available services.
Serve as a clinical resource and advocate for Veterans, seniors, and their families.
Qualifications
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado.
Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience; experience in geriatrics, home care, community health, care management, or long-term care preferred.
Knowledge of comprehensive nursing assessment, care planning, and clinical documentation practices.
Ability to exercise independent nursing judgment consistent with Colorado RN scope of practice.
Strong assessment, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout the service area.
Why Join A Place At Home?
At A Place At Home, our "We Are CARE" philosophy guides everything we do. We are committed to being:
Compassionate
Accountable
Respectful
Ethical
These values shape every interaction with the families we serve, the caregivers we employ, and the communities we support.
Our Senior-Focused Care model was designed with the aging journey in mind. We provide a continuum of services including in-home care, care coordination, senior community placement, and staffing solutions. Families trust us because of our commitment to delivering compassionate, reliable, and professional care when and where it is needed most.
Join our team and help ensure Veterans and seniors receive the quality care, advocacy, and support they deserve.
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Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Colorado.
- Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience; experience in geriatrics, home care, community health, care management, or long-term care preferred.
- Knowledge of comprehensive nursing assessment, care planning, and clinical documentation practices.
- Ability to exercise independent nursing judgment consistent with Colorado RN scope of practice.
- Strong assessment, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout the service area.
- Why Join A Place At Home?
- At A Place At Home, our "We Are CARE" philosophy guides everything we do. We are committed to being:
- Compassionate
- Accountable
- Respectful
- Ethical
- These values shape every interaction with the families we serve, the caregivers we employ, and the communities we support.
- Our Senior-Focused Care model was designed with the aging journey in mind. We provide a continuum of services including in-home care, care coordination, senior community placement, and staffing solutions. Families trust us because of our commitment to delivering compassionate, reliable, and professional care when and where it is needed most.
- Join our team and help ensure Veterans and seniors receive the quality care, advocacy, and support they deserve.
Place
- City
- Englewood, Colorado
- Median rent
- $1,668/mo
- Local household income
- $86,800/yr
- State price level
- 3% above the national average
- Address
- 8310 S Valley Hwy Ste 300, Englewood, CO 80112, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Colorado index 103.1, where 100 is the national average.
Englewood sits just south of Denver, offering a quieter suburban feel with easy light-rail access to downtown. Swedish Medical Center anchors the local healthcare scene, making it a solid home base for nurses who want metro proximity without living in the city center.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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