Registered Nurse (RN)
We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) in Branson, MO to administer patient care in accordance with a physician established care plan.
This role is a 1099 contract opportunity, with care being provided at the patient’s residence. Patient needs range from weekly hours to 24-hour care. This allows for multiple scheduling options, from short visits on a weekly basis to full 12-hour shifts or a blend of both. Patients range from high acuity to those who only need basic medical management.
Once our patients are accepted into the program, there is no expiration for this benefit, which allows our team of caregivers to build lasting relationships with their patients for years to come.
You’ll get to advocate for the patients and work one-on-one to provide them with the care that they need.
This role will collaborate with CNA’s, HHA’s, Case Managers, and the patient’s physicians.
Schedule Needs:
Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM 12 hour shifts. The patient is open to fewer hours if needed
No weekend coverage is needed at this time.
Patient Preferences:
Values independence and prefers to remain actively involved in his daily routines.
Prefers to manage his own vital signs and organize his own medical equipment.
Appreciates caregivers who respect his personal systems and home organization preferences.
Sensitive to loud noises; housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming may requires accommodation.
Strong preference for maintaining privacy and control over medication management.
Ideal Candidate:
Reliable, professional, and confident
Able- bodied and comfortable assisting with mobility and outdoors activities.
Strong communication skills and professional boundaries
Flexible, patient, and able to adapt to individualized care preferences
Comfortable working in a smoking environment
Prior home health, hospice, or DOL experience preferred but not required.
Work Environment Considerations:
Smoking occurs inside the home
Patients has experienced previous health-related challenges that can occasionally impact mood and frustration tolerance.
Success in this role requires patience, consistency, and ability to provide supportive care while respecting patient autonomy
Offers are contingent upon passing a background check.
Responsibilities:
- Execute physician prescribed plans of care.
- Complete compliant documentation of the care provided in the system of record.
- Manage and administer prescribed medication, treatment, and therapies.
- Conduct patient assessments, coordination of care
- Perform various activities associated with daily living.
- Monitor vitals and GI intake and output.
- Assess skin integrity and administer wound care.
- Monitor for changes in the patient’s condition such as weight loss/gain, self-care abilities, and indicators of disease progression.
- Communicate with family members, physicians, case managers, and other prescribed individuals regarding the health of the patients.
- Provide education and training to the patient, their family, and/or the Home Health Aide.
- Work with patients to be done one-on-one in the patients home to provide for a comfortable environment.
- Collaborate with and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Personal Care Attendants.
- Perform other personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education, licensing, and certification: graduate of an accredited college or university, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
- Current State or Compact License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Current CPR certification
- TB test and physical examination
- Maintain required insurance.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients.
- Ability to operate under stressful conditions and make quick decisions.
- Must have dependable transportation and be willing to commute to the patient’s home.
- Ability to provide basic medical management up to medically fragile end of life care.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education, licensing, and certification: graduate of an accredited college or university, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
- Current State or Compact License as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Current CPR certification
- TB test and physical examination
- Maintain required insurance.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients.
- Ability to operate under stressful conditions and make quick decisions.
- Must have dependable transportation and be willing to commute to the patient’s home.
- Ability to provide basic medical management up to medically fragile end of life care.