Home Health Shift Nurse | Ottumwa Area

Iowa Home Care LLC • Ottumwa, IA

7d • $28 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Iowa Home Care is seeking a dependable and compassionate Shift Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes throughout the Ottumwa area. This role is ideal for a nurse who enjoys working closely with one patient and family at a time and takes pride in providing consistent, attentive care throughout an assigned shift. Rather than moving between multiple patients in a facility, you’ll have the opportunity to become familiar with your patient's routines, preferences, needs, and goals while helping them remain safe and comfortable at home.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• Current RN licensure and CPR certification.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Nice To Haves

• RN or LPN who enjoys providing hands-on nursing care and building a strong connection with the patients you serve.
• Dependable and consistent
• Compassionate and patient-focused
• Comfortable working independently in a home setting
• Attentive to changes in patient condition
• Confident with hands-on nursing care
• A strong communicator
• Respectful of patients, families, and their home environment
• Committed to providing safe, high-quality care
• Experienced home health nurse or looking for an opportunity to bring your nursing skills into a more personal care setting

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing services in the patient's home during scheduled shifts
• Follow the established plan of care and physician orders
• Monitor the patient's condition throughout the shift and recognize changes that may require intervention
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered and within your scope of practice
• Perform nursing procedures appropriate to the patient's needs and level of licensure
• Monitor and document vital signs, symptoms, intake/output, and other relevant clinical information
• Assist with respiratory, nutritional, mobility, and other skilled care needs as applicable to the patient
• Provide appropriate safety, infection prevention, and emergency interventions
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to the appropriate RN, physician, supervisor, or care team member
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation
• Assist patients with maintaining comfort, dignity, and as much independence as possible
• Provide education and support to family members and caregivers
• Build a trusting relationship with the patient and family while maintaining professional boundaries
• Work collaboratively with the patient's broader healthcare team
• Follow agency policies, clinical standards, and applicable state and federal regulations

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending account
• Paid mileage or company-sponsored vehicle
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee wellness program
• Continuing education opportunities
• Clinical support and ongoing professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level