AlpineCare

Registered Nurse Home Health Per Visit

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGrand Rapids, MI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Be currently licensed in the state of practice or in accordance with Nurse Licensure Compact rules.
Maintain a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Use sound professional clinical judgment.
Assess and document patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs.
Demonstrate proficiency in clinical skills.
Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.
Use a personal computer, including email, word processing, spreadsheet, and clinical software.
Maintain active CPR certification where applicable under the additional Florida requirements.
Be able to lift 40 pounds from floor to shoulder.
Be able to walk, stand, sit, bend, and use hands repetitively.
Be able to drive a car for 2–4 hours per day.
Work under OSHA Category 1 exposure/risk conditions.

Responsibilities

Provide intermittent skilled nursing services, including assessment, evaluation, procedures, teaching, and training activities outlined in the patient Plan of Care.
Provide skilled nursing visits according to the visit schedule and notify the agency when the schedule needs to change.
Report significant findings to the patient's physician and Clinical Supervisor as they occur.
Submit completed skilled nursing visit notes, communication notes, and home health aide supervisory notes according to agency policy and on designated days as requested by the Clinical Supervisor.
Submit change orders according to agency policy.
Maintain open lines of communication with all members of the continuum-of-care team.
Supervise home health aides and document supervision according to Medicare criteria and agency policy and procedures.
Attend staff meetings, team conferences, and educational in-services as required by the agency.
Obtain information provided at skilled nurse in-services and meetings and demonstrate appropriate follow-up.
Participate in the Process Improvement program by assisting with data collection and serve on the Process Improvement team upon request.
Follow agency policies and procedures.
Perform other duties assigned by the Administrator.
Participate in discharge planning according to Medicare criteria and agency policy and procedures.
Ensure use of the 4Ms—What Matters to the patient, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility—and provide Age-Friendly Care.

Alpine Care Home Health is dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care in the home setting. Our team of skilled clinicians help individuals remain safe and independent in their homes, with personalized care that respects the individuals’ goals, values, and overall well-being. Our team brings deep expertise in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, and complex care management, and more. We offer customized tools and hands-on support to improve mobility, accelerate recovery, and encourage lasting self-reliance. We take pride in offering personalized, evidence-based care. We work closely with primary care providers, families, and specialists to create care plans that are proactive, holistic, and aligned with each patient’s priorities. Through access to a full range of physical and mental health services, we aim to support patient independence and long-term stability.

We’re building a purpose-driven team passionate about making a difference. If you’re excited to shape the future of home-based care, here’s what the role involves.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Registered Nurse provides intermittent skilled nursing services; communicates the patient's progress with other disciplines and directs, supervises and instructs non-professional home health aide staff in the provision of personal care to the patient.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides intermittent Skilled Nursing services including assessment, evaluation, procedures, teaching and training activities as outlined in the patient Plan of Care
- Provides Skilled Nursing visits according to visit schedule and notifies agency of need to alter schedule
- Reports significant findings to patient's physician and Clinical Supervisor as they occur
Submits completed skilled nursing visit notes; communication notes and home health aide supervisory notes per agency policy on designated days as requested by Clinical Supervisor
Submits change orders per agency policy
Maintains open lines of communications to all members of the continuum of care team
Supervises Home Health Aide and license and documents per Medicare criteria and per agency policy and procedure
Attends staff meetings, team conferences and educational in-services per agency requirements
Is responsible for obtaining information provided at skilled nurse in-services and meetings and demonstrates appropriate follow-up related to information given at meetings and in-services
Participates in Process Improvement (PI) program by assisting with collection of data and serves on PI team upon request
Follows agency policies and procedures
Performs these and all other duties as assigned by the Administrator
Participates in discharge planning process per Medicare Criteria and agency policy and procedure
Able to lift 40 pounds from floor to shoulder
Repetitive walking, standing, sitting, bending, and use of hands
Able to drive a car 2-4 hours per day
Exposure/risk category: OSHA Category 1
Responsible to ensure the use of the 4Ms (What Matters to the patient, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility) and provides Age-Friendly Care
Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Is currently licensed in the state of practice or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
Must maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record
The ability to make sound professional clinical judgment
The ability to assess and document patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs
Proficiency in clinical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in personal computer use including email, word processing, spreadsheet and clinical software

ADDITIONAL FLORIDA REQUIREMENTS

Active CPR Certification

Perks and Benefits (What we offer):

Competitive salary and multiple health benefit options
Career growth and development
Mentorship and continued learning opportunities
Engaging and mission driven workplace
401(k) matching
Mileage reimbursement (if eligible)

Every person on our team helps shape the future of Alpine Care Home Health. If you're excited by meaningful work and shared impact, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Company

AlpineCare

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2006

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