Home Health Field RN - Registered Nurse
Aurora, Colorado
The Home Health Field Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within the comfort of patients' homes.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Oct 8
- Unit and setting
- Home Health
- License
- RN licenseCurrent RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current RN license Current RN License
- Certification
- CPR certification CPR Certification
- Also asks
- Valid driver's license Valid Driver’s License
- Also asks
- Valid auto insurance Valid Auto Insurance
Preferred
- Experience
- 2 years Home Health RN experience At least 2 years of Home Health RN experience preferred
- Experience
- HomeCare HomeBase experience HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Pays above most Aurora staff RN rolesAurora staff RN postings that state pay run $73k/yr to $88k/yr, the middle half $73k/yr to $83k/yr, across 68 postings.
- Sign-on bonus
- $5,000
- Bonus
- $5,000 sign-on bonus Home Health Field RN - Registered Nurse $5,000 Sign On Bonus
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Benefits401k; eligible after 3 months of service, 100% vested immediately, employer contributes 100% of first 3% employee contributes401k You’re eligible after 3 months of service/The plan is 100% fully vested immediately/Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% you contribute each pay period
- BenefitsHealth savings accountHealth Savings Account
- BenefitsLife insuranceLife Insurance
- BenefitsShort and long term disability insuranceShort & Long Term Disability Insurance
- BenefitsPaid time off and paid holidaysPaid Time Off and Paid Holidays
More benefits (5)
- BenefitsCompany vehicle after 90 days of full-time employment, subject to Fleet Car team termsCompany vehicles could be available after 90 days of full time employment and all the terms and conditions set by the Fleet Car team are met.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k with 100% vesting and company contribution of first 3% of pay
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Company vehicles may be available after 90 days of full-time employment
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments and treatment
- Day to day
- Apply admission and re-certification criteria Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to home health care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.
- Day to day
- Implement, develop, and document the plan of care Implement, develop, and document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
- Day to day
- Educate patient and family on self-care, nutrition, and diet Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding self-care techniques, nutrition, and dietary needs.
- Day to day
- Determine scope and frequency of services Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
- Day to day
- Assess caregiver's ability to meet patient's needs Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
- Day to day
- Initiate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Day to day
- Apply infection control and standard precautions Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
- Day to day
- Give clinical direction to Home Health Aide and LPN/LVN Provide clinical directions to the Home Health Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
- Day to day
- Prepare clinical and progress notes Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
- Day to day
- Inform physician and personnel of changes in patient needs Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
- Day to day
- Monitor assigned cases for third-party payor compliance Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
- Day to day
- Communicate effectively with patients, family, and health care team Provide effective communication to patients, family, team members, and other health care professionals.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Home Health is a specialty you move into. Agencies want acute time first, then train the home-specific work.
Original listing
Posted on Choice Rehab LLC’s careers page.
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The Home Health Field Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care within the comfort of patients' homes. This position involves comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care tailored to individual patient needs, often managing complex medical conditions. The RN collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and their families to promote health, prevent complications, and support recovery or chronic disease management.
By providing education, emotional support, and clinical expertise, the RN empowers patients to achieve optimal health outcomes and maintain independence. Ultimately, this role ensures continuity of care outside traditional clinical settings, improving patient satisfaction and quality of life.
As a Home Health RN, you will
- Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments and treatment on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs.
- Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to home health care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.
- Implement, develop, and document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
- Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding self-care techniques, nutrition, and dietary needs.
- Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
- Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
- Provide clinical directions to the Home Health Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
- Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
- Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
- Provide effective communication to patients, family, team members, and other health care professionals.
Requirements
- Current RN License
- Valid Driver’s License
- CPR Certification
- Valid Auto Insurance
- At least 2 years of Home Health RN experience preferred
- HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k You’re eligible after 3 months of service/The plan is 100% fully vested immediately/Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% you contribute each pay period
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Company vehicles could be available after 90 days of full time employment and all the terms and conditions set by the Fleet Car team are met.
What's around it?
Aurora, COFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 6% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,835/mo
- Household income
- $88,368/yr, all local households, not nurse pay