Description Lifespark is a complete senior health company headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Since 2004, we've been helping seniors stay healthy, navigate their health care options with confidence, and live fuller, more independent lives as they age. That's where our people come in - from accounting and health technology to front-line nurses, advanced practice professionals, caregivers and everything in between, we are all invested entrepreneurs focused on helping people age magnificently. Our Lifespark culture has created not only an award-winning workplace - earning Star Tribune Top Workplace 11 times, Minneapolis Business Journal Best Places to Work three times, and Top USA #1 in Healthcare - but a place where you have the room to be creative, make a difference, and have a purposeful, direct impact on how people age. Lifespark's full continuum of services offers a breadth of roles with the support to grow your career. To see the experience we are creating, watch our award-winning video Going South - this is the experience you will help create at Lifespark! Changing the age-old story starts with you - let's get you hired. Salary: starts at $88K/year + $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Service Area: Northwest Metro (coverage area: Ramsey, Dayton, Rogers, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Medina, Delano, Montrose, Maple Lake, Monticello, Big Lake, Elk River, Nowthen & surrounding). Plus mileage reimbursement of .67 cents per mile. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (with a holiday rotation and NO WEEKENDS!) Lifespark Benefits Include: Annual Reviews/Raises{Shift differentials if applicable} Paid Time Off - Vacation Time Mileage reimbursement Medical, Dental, Vision benefits for Full Time Hires Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Insurance Life Insurances 401k + Company Match for full-time and part-time employees Referral bonuses Career path to other positions within our growing company! Primarily responsible to plan, organize, direct home care services. Experience in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities. Position Functions and Responsibilities: Frame the discussion and builds understanding with clients that Lifespark starts with the clients' immediate needs and wants (short term) while also working to build a longer-term plan to help the clients avoid the roller coaster of health care crisis thereby protecting and improving their independence and quality of life. Effectively articulate and differentiate the Lifespark Life Care Management model. Provide assurance and relief (peace of mind) to clients and families that Lifespark will effectively address their needs and wants. Make the clients feel comfortable and well-cared for. Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). Initiates the plan of care Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care. Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development. Completes necessary paperwork accurate at admission and submits to medical records the same day. Completes emergency preparedness plan with client/caregiver at admission visit Communicates wit IDT post admission or non-admission including client status and a summary of the plan of care for client. Ensure positive/professional communication on team Introduction/Establish Rapport Customer service resolution; escalate concerns Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan Honors Client Confidentiality, Rights, Privacy, and Reporting Maltreatment Expectations Understands and Accepts Clients' Diagnosis Understands and accepts emotional needs of client Accepts unique client symptoms and behaviors Follows all emergency preparedness and response procedures Identifies home safety issues and cascades info to the IDT Notifies IDT of emergency preparedness plan Demonstrates proper procedures for handling, lifting, and transfers Overview of Process, Types of Reports and Forms Enters complaints, occurrences into EMR as necessary at skilled visits Ensures education on how to use equipment safely is completed at admission and that medical supplies are ordered. Plots necessary supervisory visits per regulations Thoroughly reconciles all medications Completes all documentation by 10am the day following the admission or skilled visit Complete orientation and annual training requirements. Promote safety in the workplace through real time coaching, participation in safety awareness training Participate in After Hours on-call program Other duties as assigned Qualifications: 2 years' RN experience in health care (preferably home care or hospice) Medicare Skilled Nursing experience and basic understanding of OASIS strongly preferred Experience in customer service/direct member contact field preferred Experience supervising caregivers Knowledge of Medicare Home Health & Hospice regulations Knowledge of corporate business management, governmental regulations, ACHC standards, and private payer practice. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Current Minnesota Nursing License Must pass a MVR check based on Lifespark company policy Contact Lifespark Now! Donna Vang, Talent Acquisition Specialist Email: dvang@lifespark.com Phone: 952-955-7862 Book a time to Chat: Lifespark - Donna (office365.com) It has been and will continue to be our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, public assistance status, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #HomeHealth