Head Nurse - Quality Improvement - Home Care develops and implements various activities to improve overall quality of organization. Participates in and serves as a resource to quality improvement committees. Being a Head Nurse - Quality Improvement - Home Care tracks and analyzes trends and outcome reports and advises management on areas to improve upon. May be responsible to ensure all institute or government regulations are adhered to. Additionally, Head Nurse - Quality Improvement - Home Care requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Head Nurse - Quality Improvement - Home Care supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. Thorough knowledge of department processes. To be a Head Nurse - Quality Improvement - Home Care typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
As a member of our in-home nursing team, you'll be responsible for delivering personalized one-on-one care to clients, allowing them to maintain independence in the comfort of their homes. This position is well-suited for nurses seeking part-time supplemental income or fulfilling full-time hours from 07:30 to 17:30 Monday thru Friday.
Kore Cares is a rapidly growing home care agency, and we're currently seeking a part-time RN or LPN to join our dedicated team in Mitchell and the surrounding areas. If you're a nurse with a passion for providing one-on-one care to clients who wish to live independently at home, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. At Kore Cares, we prioritize a positive workplace culture, offer a flexible schedule, comprehensive benefits, and a bonus program.
Anticipated starting pay is $22-$38 per hour but depends on experience and nursing license (RN, LPN).
Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:
· Assesses the full scope of patient needs using the nursing process on a continuous basis
· Observes signs and symptoms and reports changes in the patient’s condition to the physician and/or other appropriate health care professionals
· Provides teaching to client and client family members
· Delegates tasks to other Kore Cares personnel in accordance with the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act
· Uses knowledge and judgement needed to meet nursing needs of the patient
· Nursing tasks may include but are not limited to: wound dressing, medication set up, monitor medication compliance, assess vital signs, assess skin condition, assess nutritional status, assess mobility, assess usage of glucometer, toe/nail care, catheter care, assess health, provide teaching/health education, communicate with physician and pharmacist, blood draws
Qualifications:
· 2 years of nursing experience, preferred
· Must have active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of SD
· Must be able to physically perform the duties of the position
· Must be able to read, write, understand and speak English
· Must have reliable transportation and current valid driver’s license
· Proof of automobile insurance and eligibility for employment in the United States.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.