Home Health Registered Nurse - PRN

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Indianapolis, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Registered Nurse provides skilled, one-on-one nursing care in patients’ homes under the direction of an attending physician. The RN assesses and monitors patients, develops and adjusts individualized plans of care, administers prescribed medications, educates patients and families, and coordinates care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team. The role includes supervising care provided by aides and LPNs, supporting continuity of care through admissions, transfers, and discharges, and helping reduce rehospitalizations through timely visits and patient education. The RN works autonomously within the state-defined scope of practice and is accountable for accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency procedures and Medicare and federal guidelines. The position requires travel to assigned patient locations, daily attendance at scheduled visits, participation in on-call requirements, case conferences, trainings, and mandatory agency meetings, and communication with schedulers or supervisors about changes in schedule or availability. The position is described as PRN and offers flexible schedules, mileage reimbursement, and pay-per-visit compensation with bonus opportunities. The role requires meeting physical position requirements and current TB screening documentation or testing. Employees may be at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
At least one year of RN experience in an acute care setting.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance listing the employee as a driver.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position and perform required travel.
Current negative tuberculin skin test or X-ray, or completion of TB testing at orientation; annual TB testing thereafter unless prior test documentation is available.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
Compassion, patience, calmness, and a patient-centered approach.
Knowledge of nursing best practices and ability to make appropriate nursing judgments and solve problems.
Attention to detail and observant work habits.
Disciplined work ethic, ability to prioritize and be timely, follow directions, and work as a team member.
Ability to work autonomously and manage time efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing care in patients’ homes as ordered by the attending physician.
Observe and monitor patient conditions and perform OASIS assessments to develop and adjust individualized plans of care.
Administer medications as prescribed by the physician.
Prioritize visits for high-risk patients to help reduce rehospitalizations.
Manage multidisciplinary care as applicable and promote continuity through appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Educate and counsel patients and families about disease or injury processes, management, and preventive measures; listen to their concerns and involve them in care planning.
Oversee and supervise patient care provided by aides and LPNs; evaluate treatments and medical condition against the plan of care and communicate supervisory visit results.
Complete accurate clinical documentation of assessments, treatments, and patient education in accordance with agency, Medicare, and federal guidelines and required timeframes.
Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to support optimal care.
Follow the plan of care within the RN scope of practice and comply with agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Drive to scheduled patient locations and fulfill visits in the assigned geographic area according to patient needs and applicable requirements.
Communicate schedule or availability changes to schedulers or supervisors.
Participate in on-call requirements and case conferences; attend in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings.
Maintain an active RN license in the state of employment and a professional appearance as a company representative.