Registered Nurse, RN, Home Health Visits (Med Surg + Wound Care)
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its home health visit team serving Cuyahoga County. The nurse is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team, providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative care that helps clients remain at home. The role requires recent medical-surgical experience and strong wound-care skills. The nurse conducts home visits and supports adult and geriatric clients with acute and post-acute needs, including CHF, COPD, wound care, IV therapy, and post-surgical care. The role calls for independent clinical judgment in the home, effective management of urgent situations, medication reconciliation and teaching, and comprehensive wound assessment, treatment, and documentation. BAYADA provides paid training and around-the-clock clinical support. The position offers flexible scheduling and weekly pay, with base pay of $53–$63 per point depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation.
Requirements
- Hold a current nursing license in good standing in Ohio.
- Graduate from an accredited and approved nursing program, as evidenced 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, medical-surgical, sub-acute care, or medical/skilled nursing rehabilitation settings.
- Have recent medical-surgical experience and strong wound-care skills.
- Work independently and recognize when to escalate concerns.
- Be comfortable making real-time clinical decisions without immediate on-site support.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills in unpredictable home environments.
- Be efficient with point-of-care documentation and technology.
- Show attention to detail while meeting productivity expectations.
- Be comfortable providing care in varied home environments.
- Be flexible and adaptable to changing patient needs and schedules.
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect for patient autonomy.
Responsibilities
- Perform head-to-toe assessments and identify subtle changes in patients’ conditions.
- Apply acute and post-acute care experience, including care for CHF, COPD, wounds, IV therapy, and post-surgical needs.
- Triage and manage urgent clinical situations independently in the home.
- Perform medication reconciliation, patient teaching, and safety monitoring.
- Complete comprehensive wound assessments, wound care, and documentation.
- Manage a dynamic visit schedule and prioritize urgent visits.
- Make real-time clinical decisions and escalate concerns when appropriate.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options
- Recognition and Nurse Hero programs
- Referral bonuses
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement or schedule-specific benefits
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Paid training from day one
- Around-the-clock clinical support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
