Home Health RN

Franciscan Health • Beech Grove, IN

14d • $34

About The Position

A Home Health Registered Nurse develops and oversees individualized nursing care plans addressing each patient’s needs. The role cares for patients’ minds, bodies, and spirits while supporting families and caregivers, and serves as a bridge between physicians and patients in their homes. The nurse makes initial evaluation visits, assesses patient needs, develops and revises care plans, coordinates and delivers care, evaluates progress, communicates with providers and the multidisciplinary team, and teaches patients and families. The position also supervises clinical care provided by LPNs and Home Health Aides, maintains a safe work environment and equipment, and participates in an on-call rotation, providing care outside regular business hours. Travel is required up to 75%.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in nursing.
• One year of acute care experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN) state license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Driver's license.
• Auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Two years of home health experience.
• Two years of long-term care experience.

Responsibilities

• Make initial nursing evaluation visits, communicate with physicians, and determine a plan of care.
• Practice nursing according to Franciscan Alliance and nursing division philosophies and standards, state board of nursing requirements, the state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.
• Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes and improve the patient experience.
• Assess, collect, and analyze objective, subjective, psychosocial, and cultural data to determine nursing diagnoses, patient needs, and plans of care.
• Develop, continuously review, and revise individualized plans of care based on assessments, observations, and communications from patients and families.
• Prioritize and implement care plans, coordinate care delivery, and use interventions to improve outcomes while maintaining a safe, respectful, and ethical practice environment.
• Evaluate individualized care plans and progress toward outcomes in collaboration with patients and families, using available data and resources.
• Communicate changes in patient assessments or reassessments to providers and coordinate communication with the multidisciplinary team to support safe transitions and continuity of care.
• Promote patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care skills, and by answering questions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by handling and clearing instruments, equipment, and supplies according to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensure equipment operation by completing preventive maintenance as instructed by the manufacturer or requesting repairs when needed.
• Supervise clinical care provided by LPNs and Home Health Aides.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide patient care outside regular business hours.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available; eligibility should be discussed with a Talent Acquisition Advisor.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits; details are available in the benefit section of the company career site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree