RN - Registered Nurse Home Health
Company: Human Touch Home Health Care
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description $6000 Sign-on Bonus for
full-time The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs home
care services and is experienced 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. Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate
with experience. Opportunities for professional development and
career advancement. Positive and supportive work environment
Contribution to improving healthcare access and quality in the
community Comprehensive benefits package including: Health
insurance Vision Dental Vacation Time Sick Leave RESPONSIBILITIES
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). Regularly re-evaluates
patient nursing needs. Initiates the plan of care and makes
necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. 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 and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and
assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned
caseload. Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician
when necessary and at least every 60 days. Communicates with the
physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in
the patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as
required. Communicates with community health related persons to
coordinate the care plan. Additional Duties: Participates in
on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy. Ensures that
arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services
are available. Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide
care provided every two (2) weeks. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an
accredited school of nursing. One (1) to two (2) years of recent
acute care experience in an institutional setting. Current
licensure in Colorado and CPR certification. Bachelor's degree,
with one (1) year of home health care experience preferred.
Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising
home health aides. Excellent observation, verbal and written
communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills;
nursing skills per competency checklist. Prolonged or considerable
walking or standing. Able to lift, position or transfer patients.
Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching,
stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing
to perform required nursing skills. Licensed driver with automobile
that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the
organization requirements. Job Types: Fulltime Pay: $65.00 - 85.00
per visit (typical visit 1 hour) Medical specialties: Home Health
Work setting: In-person Ability to commute: Reliably commute
(Required) Experience: Home Healthcare1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification: RN License (Required) The above statements
are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The
incumbents may be requested to perform job related Job Posted by
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