Job Description

Innovive Health, a recognized leader in home healthcare, is seeking experienced clinical professionals to join our growing team. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, flexible scheduling options, and professional development opportunities across all office locations (Colorado, Iowa, and Massachusetts).
Available Positions:
• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• Weekends
• Per Diem
Innovive Health provides a supportive environment where clinicians can make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients by delivering care in the comfort of their home. Our dedicated teams go above and beyond to provide high-quality, compassionate care, and we believe the quality of our employees is the foundation of the care we deliver.
By embracing innovation, data, and the latest technologies, Innovive drives better outcomes for patients while lowering costs across the healthcare system. We invest in our clinicians and support teams through competitive pay, reduced quotas, training programs, continued education, and a collaborative work environment—while remaining fully committed to treating every patient with dignity and respect.
Join a team that shares a commitment to the highest standards of care for every patient.

FLSA Classification: Exempt
Department: Clinical
Reports To: Clinical Manager
Direct Reports: N/A

The Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) administers skilled nursing care to patients requiring professional nursing services and teaches and supervises the family and other members of the nursing team. These services are performed in accordance with physician’s orders under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Director and Clinical Manager and in compliance with applicable laws and regulation and the policies of the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Seeks and obtains sufficient information necessary to function effectively in the Healthcare setting where assigned.
• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
• Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by:
◦ Reviewing and implementing the plan of care
◦ Regularly re-evaluating the patient needs
◦ Revising the plan of care as necessary
• Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Initiates and applies appropriate preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing procedures and techniques and maintains communication regarding patient care with the physician, supervisory personnel and other professional staff involved in patient care.
• Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient condition and care given.
• Uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently and maintains equipment per agency policy.
• Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts towards self-sufficiency and independence.
• Submits clinical notes within 48 hours of completing the visit.
• Teaches the patient’s family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate; provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilized opportunities for health counseling with the patients and families/caregivers.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
• Identifies and discusses with the clinical/case manager the need for involvement of other members of the health team such as the physical therapy, social worker, etc.
• Cooperates with other agencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuity of care and to implement a comprehensive care plan.
• Assists the patient’s family/caregiver and other health care personnel in providing continuity of care.
• Performs within the limits of preparations and experience.
• Accepts responsibility of assignment to perform a specialized procedure, such as IV therapy, only when qualified with specialty training, proven competency, clinical background, and expertise in the specialty area.

• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation continuing education, including mandatory in-service programs offered by the agency.
• Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written), documentations skills, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates organizational and assertiveness skills, flexibility, and ability to work effectively in teams.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

THE PER DIEM REQUIREMENTS INCUDE:
• Participates in a one-week new hire classroom-based clinical orientation program.
• Completes 5 shadowing shifts with your assigned preceptor within a two-week period after the classroom-based orientation program.
• Works a minimum of two shifts per month starting the first month after new hire orientation has been completed.
• Works one weekend shift per month based on needs of the organization.
• Works at least one holiday during the calendar year, either one major winter (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s) or one spring/summer holiday (Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or Labor Day).
• Completes all documentation and respond to all communication regarding documentation per the agency policy.
• Participates in mandatory per diem staff meetings.
• Completes all clinical education requirements and annual competencies.
• Participates in OASIS training per the needs of the organization.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Is a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Is currently licensed as an RN
• Has passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
• Complies with accepted professional standards and principles
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order, or other reliable means of transportation
• Possesses and maintains CPR certification
• Has presented a pre-employment physician’s health clearance including negative TB skin test and/or CXR and other tests as required by organization policy
• Has satisfactory references from nursing school, previous (or current) employers and/or professional peers

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and one year of related work experience
• Associate’s degree with two years of related work experience

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Agency personnel are expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or required by their immediate supervisor. In addition, agency personnel are expected to accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job related skills and abilities. All agency personnel must attend mandatory education programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Frequently required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Continually required to use hands and fingers.
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Occasionally required to lift/push light weights (less than 25 pounds).
• Occasionally required to lift/push light weights (greater than 25 pounds).
• Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients may be required on occasion.
• Frequent exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.

Innovive Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.