Home Health RN (Dyer)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Crown Point, IN

9d

About The Position

A Home Health Registered Nurse develops and oversees nursing care plans tailored to each patient’s needs. The role provides care for patients’ mind, body, and spirit while supporting their families and caregivers, and serves as a bridge between physicians and patients in their homes. The RN makes initial nursing evaluation visits, assesses patients, develops and revises plans of care, coordinates and delivers care, and evaluates progress toward patient outcomes. The position also includes patient and family education, documentation in the electronic medical record, supervision of LPNs and Home Health Aides, and participation in an on-call rotation that includes providing patient care outside regular business hours. Travel is required up to 75%. Full-time, part-time, and PRN positions are available.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing.
• At least 1 year of acute care experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license from the state licensing board.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Valid driver's license.
• Auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• 2 years of Home Health experience.
• 2 years of Long Term Care experience.

Responsibilities

• Make initial nursing evaluation visits, communicate with physicians, and determine plans of care.
• Practice nursing according to Franciscan Alliance policies, nursing standards, state board of nursing requirements, the state nurse practice act, and other applicable regulations.
• Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members to support patient outcomes and the patient experience.
• Assess, collect, and analyze objective, subjective, psychosocial, and cultural data to determine nursing diagnoses, patient needs, and plans of care.
• Develop, review, and revise individualized plans of care based on assessments, observations, and communications with patients and families.
• Prioritize and implement care plans, coordinate care delivery, and use interventions to improve outcomes in a safe, respectful, and ethical environment.
• Evaluate individualized plans of care and progress toward outcomes in collaboration with patients and families, using available data and resources.
• Communicate relevant changes in patient assessments to providers and coordinate communication across the multidisciplinary team to support safe transitions and continuity of care.
• Document assessments, plans of care, interventions, and responses to care in the electronic medical record.
• Promote patient independence by setting care goals and teaching patients, friends, and family about conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, handle equipment and supplies in accordance with infection-control policies, and administer and store medications according to controlled substance regulations.
• Ensure equipment is maintained according to manufacturer instructions or request repairs when needed.
• Monitor nursing supply inventory and order needed supplies.
• 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 may be available to eligible applicants.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive benefits; details are available in the benefits section of the company career site.

What This Job Offers

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