Home Health Nurse

This position is responsible for providing nursing services to clients in the home setting. Independently organizes home visits of clients assigned to caseload.
Provides nursing assessment, implementation, and evaluation of care to clients in their homes as ordered by a physician.
Performs medication management for clients according to physician orders; evaluates response to medications.
Educates clients and family members with information regarding proper patient care.
Records client care information and maintains client records.
Completes and submits necessary medical and statistical reports and data.
Serves as a preceptor for nursing students during clinical rotations.
Develops patient care plans; provides comprehensive case management by coordinating with health care and social service providers.
Provides health education to clients and family members.
Participates in conferences and educational meetings
Participates in emergency preparedness and response activities; reports for special assignments during public health emergencies and disaster situations.
Performs related duties. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Possession of license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Dakota. Knowledge of current medical technology, procedures, and standards of care.
Knowledge of home health nursing procedures.
Knowledge of insurance and coding requirements.
Skill in the provision of nursing care to clients.
Skill in problem solving.
Skill in prioritizing and planning.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in operating computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in oral and written communication.