Home Health RN

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 9th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

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JOB OVERVIEW

The Field Nurse and Home Health Aide (HHA) Instructor is responsible for both providing direct nursing supervision for clients and HHAs and serving as the lead educator for the HHA certification program. This dual role assists the Clinical Manager in ensuring quality client care in the home setting while also preparing and mentoring future HHAs through classroom instruction, skills training and clinical supervision. The position supports the agency’s mission by maintaining high standards of care, compliance with state training requirements and ongoing professional development for HHAs.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Duties

The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows

Instruction and Training (HHA Certification Program)

• Deliver classroom, skills lab and clinical instruction in accordance with state regulations and approved curriculum.
• Teach core HHA topics including personal care, infection control, client safety, communication, nutrition, vital signs, mobility support and client rights.
• Demonstrate and supervise return demonstrations for skills such as bathing, transfers, ambulation, feeding and vital sign monitoring.
• Evaluate student progress using written exams, skills checklists and direct observation.
• Provide constructive feedback and individualized support to meet the needs of adult learners.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress and competency completion.
• Foster a professional and supportive learning environment that promotes respect, compassion and high-quality care.
• Collaborate with administrators to update training materials, lesson plans, and competency tools.

Field Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide nursing supervision to clients in their homes according to physician orders and agency policies.
• Conduct client assessments, develop and update care plans and monitor health status.
• Supervise and support HHAs in the field to ensure care plans are followed and best practices are upheld.
• Conduct supervisory visits to evaluate aide performance and client satisfaction.
• Serve as a clinical resource for aides, offering on-the-job guidance and reinforcement of training.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, HHAs, office staff and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Document care and supervisory activities in compliance with agency policies and regulatory standards.
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Dignity standards are always met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Clinical excellence in home health nursing
• Teaching and adult education skills
• Leadership and role modeling
• Effective supervision and mentoring of aides
• Strong communication and organizational abilities

Experience and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with experience preferred in home care, long-term care, or community health
• Experience in teaching, training, or supervising aides strongly preferred
• Knowledge of state requirements for HHA certification programs preferred
• Knowledge of Licensed Home Care Services Agency (LHCSA) state regulations preferred
• Excellent teaching, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge base on clinical aspects of home care, including infection control and chronic disease management
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to client homes and training sites throughout agency territory

ABOUT SUNRISE

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members among its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screenings and health evaluations in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Covid 19 and Influenza vaccination may be required if mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).