Local Contract Nurse RN - Home Health
8 days ago
Aurora
MedAdventures is seeking a local contract nurse RN Home Health for a local contract nursing job in Aurora, Colorado. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Home Health, • Discipline: RN, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 40 hours per week, • Shift: 8 hours, • Employment Type: Local Contract Job Title: In-Home Services Registered Nurse (RN) Location: Aurora, CO Schedule: Sunday – Thursday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Benefits • Competitive salary, • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Paid time off and paid holidays, • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution, • Mileage reimbursement for home visits, • Continuing education and professional development support, • Supportive interdisciplinary care team environment This position requires travel to participant homes and InnovAge facilities as needed. Responsibilities • Triage participant and staff phone calls to determine priority of care and route appropriately., • Schedule outside appointments for participants when necessary., • Assist in the examination, testing, and treatment of participants., • Implement orders written by primary care physicians., • Complete certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries., • Instruct participants and families regarding medications and treatment instructions., • Schedule specialist and other appointments and assist with hospital admissions when necessary., • Perform general nursing care including administering prescribed medications and treatments., • Document all necessary information and maintain participant medical records in accordance with agency policies., • Administer medications, train participants in self-administration of non-scheduled medications, and monitor medication compliance., • Provide health counseling to participants and families on an individual or group basis., • Observe, record, and report participant conditions and reactions to treatments to physicians., • Perform nursing care in participants’ homes., • Assess and reassess participants to determine care needs and ensure the least restrictive environment., • Identify changes in condition requiring a change in level of care and coordinate plans with Home Care resources., • Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures., • Prepare clinical and progress notes for each client visit and document care conferences., • Conduct client care conferences for assigned participants., • Participate in peer review, quality management, and utilization review as assigned., • Process orders and notify physicians of participant needs or condition changes., • Determine the amount and type of nursing care needed by each client., • Ensure quality care delivery through care plan review, participant/caregiver communication, and data review., • Refer participants to Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, or Medical Social Work as appropriate., • Supervise LPNs every 30 days and HHA/CNAs every 14 days (or per regulatory requirements)., • Train and mentor other nursing personnel as needed., • Perform additional duties as assigned.Required Qualifications, • Associate’s Degree in Nursing, • Active State Registered Nurse (RN) License, • Current BLS and First Aid certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross), • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance, • Minimum 1+ year experience working with frail or elderly populationsPreferred Qualifications, • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN), • Certification as a Gerontological Nurse, • 3+ years healthcare experience, with emphasis in geriatrics Tell us what you want, and we’ll take care of the rest. Why Choose MedAdventures? ✅ The Best in Travel – Access exclusive, high-paying contracts at top-tier facilities across the country. Wherever you want to go, we’ll get you there. ✅ The Best in Benefits – No gimmicks, just real, meaningful benefits: • Low-Cost Health Insurance (Regence BC/BS) – PPO and HDHP plans with HSA options. Plans start at $12, • Dental & Vision – Coverage for you and your family, • 401(k) with Employer Match (Up to 4%) – Available after just 90 days, • Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance – Fully paid by MedAdventures, • Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Coverage – Additional financial security when you need it ✅ The Right Jobs, The Right Pay – We find high-quality contracts at carefully vetted facilities, ensuring you get the best experience and highest pay possible. 🚀 Ready for a meaningful, work-life-balanced career? Let’s get you there. 🚀