Registered Nurse Per Visit
Required skills
- Home Health Visiting Nurse
- Skilled Nursing Services
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Care Plan
- OASIS assessments
- Medicare Criteria
- Home Health Aide Supervision
- State professional Nurse License
- Valid driver's license
- Age-Friendly Care
Nice to have
- home care professional nurse
- comprehensive assessment
- Process Improvement
- PI program
- staff meetings
- team conferences
Role summary
Alpine Care Home Health is seeking a Registered Nurse Per Visit to provide intermittent skilled nursing services to patients in their homes and qualifying facilities. Responsibilities include patient assessment, developing and updating care plans, administering skilled nursing services, supervising home health aides, and documenting patient progress. The role requires a current state professional nurse license, a valid driver's license, proficiency in EHR systems, and CPR certification. One year of home care experience and participation in process improvement are preferred. The position involves direct patient care, collaboration with healthcare teams, and adherence to agency policies and Medicare criteria.
Alpine Care Home Health is dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care in the home setting. Our team of skilled clinicians help individuals remain safe and independent in their homes, with personalized care that respects the individuals’ goals, values, and overall well-being. Our team brings deep expertise in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, and complex care management, and more. We offer customized tools and hands-on support to improve mobility, accelerate recovery, and encourage lasting self-reliance. We take pride in offering personalized, evidence-based care. We work closely with primary care providers, families, and specialists to create care plans that are proactive, holistic, and aligned with each patient’s priorities. Through access to a full range of physical and mental health services, we aim to support patient independence and long-term stability.
We’re building a purpose-driven team passionate about making a difference. If you’re excited to shape the future of home-based care, here’s what the role involves.
Coverage Areas Needed: Otter Lake, Columbiaville, Fostoria, North Branch, Mayville, Lapeer County to Imlay City
POSITION OVERVIEWThe Registered Nurse provides intermittent skilled nursing services; communicates the patient's progress with other disciplines and directs, supervises and instructs non-professional home health aide staff in the provision of personal care to the patient.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides intermittent Skilled Nursing services including assessment, evaluation, procedures, teaching and training activities as outlined in the patient Plan of CareProvides Skilled Nursing visits according to visit schedule and notifies agency of need to alter scheduleReports significant findings to patient's physician and Clinical Supervisor as they occurSubmits completed skilled nursing visit notes; communication notes and home health aide supervisory notes per agency policy on designated days as requested by Clinical SupervisorSubmits change orders per agency policyMaintains open lines of communications to all members of the continuum of care teamSupervises Home Health Aide and license and documents per Medicare criteria and per agency policy and procedureAttends staff meetings, team conferences and educational in-services per agency requirementsIs responsible for obtaining information provided at skilled nurse in-services and meetings and demonstrates appropriate follow-up related to information given at meetings and in-servicesParticipates in Process Improvement (PI) program by assisting with collection of data and serves on PI team upon requestFollows agency policies and proceduresPerforms these and all other duties as assigned by the AdministratorParticipates in discharge planning process per Medicare Criteria and agency policy and procedureAble to lift 40 pounds from floor to shoulderRepetitive walking, standing, sitting, bending, and use of handsAble to drive a car 2-4 hours per dayExposure/risk category: OSHA Category 1Responsible to ensure the use of the 4Ms (What Matters to the patient, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility) and provides Age-Friendly CareOther duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Is currently licensed in the state of practice or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)Active CPR CertificateMust maintain a valid driver's license and good driving recordThe ability to make sound professional clinical judgmentThe ability to assess and document patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needsProficiency in clinical skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in personal computer use including email, word processing, spreadsheet and clinical software
ADDITIONAL FLORIDA REQUIREMENTS
Active CPR Certification
Perks and Benefits (What we offer):
Every person on our team helps shape the future of Alpine Care Home Health. If you're excited by meaningful work and shared impact, we’d love to hear from you.
