Clinical Nurse Specialist - Home Care jobs in Sioux City, IA

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 Yankton 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.

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 part-time position is well-suited for nurses seeking supplemental income or fulfilling part-time hours.

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.