Registered Nurse, Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to provide home health visits throughout Marion County, Indiana. The nurse will be part of a multidisciplinary health care team delivering skilled nursing and rehabilitative care that helps clients remain at home. Care is expected to be compassionate, excellent, and reliable. The role involves assessing patients, recognizing changes in their condition, managing urgent clinical situations independently in the home, and providing care for acute and post-acute needs such as CHF, COPD, wounds, IV therapy, and post-surgical recovery. The nurse also performs medication reconciliation, patient teaching, safety monitoring, and wound care and documentation. The position requires independent judgment, adaptability to changing patient needs and schedules, and the ability to work in varied home environments. BAYADA provides paid training in the office, in the home, and online, along with around-the-clock clinical support. The schedule is flexible, compensation is paid weekly, and the stated base pay is $65–$70 per point, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiations. Mileage reimbursement or schedule-specific benefits are also offered.

Requirements

Hold a current nursing license in good standing in Indiana.
Graduate from an accredited and approved nursing program, as indicated by a school transcript or diploma.
Have at least one year of current or recent hands-on medical experience within the past two years with adult or geriatric patients in acute care, an emergency department, home health, hospice, ICU, med-surg, sub-acute care, or medical or skilled nursing rehabilitation settings.
Work independently and recognize when to escalate concerns.
Make real-time clinical decisions without immediate on-site support.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills in unpredictable home environments.
Prioritize urgent visits and adapt to changing schedules and patient needs.
Use point-of-care documentation and technology efficiently.
Maintain attention to detail while meeting productivity expectations.
Provide care in varied home environments with cultural sensitivity and respect for patient autonomy.

Responsibilities

Use head-to-toe assessment skills and identify subtle changes in patient condition.
Provide care for acute and post-acute needs, including CHF, COPD, wound care, IV therapy, and post-surgical care.
Triage and manage urgent clinical situations independently in the home setting.
Perform medication reconciliation, patient teaching, and safety monitoring.
Perform comprehensive wound assessment, care, and documentation.
Manage a dynamic visit schedule and prioritize urgent visits.
Document efficiently using point-of-care technology.
Adapt care to changing patient needs and schedules while respecting patient autonomy.