Registered Nurse (RN )

Alternate Solutions Health Network•New Albany, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive skilled nursing care in patients’ homes as ordered by the attending physician. The RN coordinates and manages care, monitors patient conditions, develops and adjusts individualized plans of care, administers prescribed medications, and educates patients and family members. The position emphasizes patient safety, continuity of care, prevention of rehospitalizations, and compassionate, one-on-one home-based care as part of an interdisciplinary team. The RN works autonomously within the state-defined scope of practice and is accountable for accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocols and Medicare and federal guidelines. The role includes travel to patient locations in the New Albany, Indiana area, supervisory oversight of care provided by aides and LPNs, participation in on-call requirements and case conferences, and attendance at required training and agency meetings. The listed schedule is PRN, with a requirement of one 8-hour shift per week.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
At least one year of RN experience in an acute care setting.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance listing the employee as a driver.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position and travel to patient locations.
Ability to communicate effectively and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
Ability to remain calm, patient, accommodating, compassionate, and caring when working with patients.
Knowledge of nursing best practices and ability to make appropriate nursing judgments and identify and address situations effectively.
Detail-oriented and observant, with the ability to prioritize work, be timely, follow directions, and work as a team member.
Ability to complete duties within the state-defined scope of practice.
Current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray, or TB testing at orientation; annual tuberculin skin testing is required thereafter unless prior TB testing is documented.
Must be free of physical or medical conditions that limit or restrict ability to perform the job functions.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing care in patients’ homes as ordered by the attending physician.
Observe and monitor patient conditions and perform OASIS assessments to develop and adjust individualized plans of care.
Administer medications as prescribed by the physician.
Prioritize visits for high-risk patients and teach patients preventative measures to help reduce rehospitalizations.
Manage multidisciplinary care as applicable and promote continuity through appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Counsel and educate patients and families about disease or injury processes, care management, and preventative measures; involve them in developing the plan of care and listen to their concerns.
Oversee and supervise the total care provided by aides and LPNs; evaluate treatments and patient conditions against the plan of care and determine whether the level of care meets patient needs.
Communicate supervisory visit results to LPNs and aides, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and physicians to support optimal care.
Complete accurate clinical documentation of treatments, assessments, patient education, and visits within required timeframes and agency, Medicare, and federal guidelines.
Follow the plan of care and agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations within the RN scope of practice.
Drive to patient locations and fulfill RN visits in the assigned geographic area according to patient needs and applicable federal and state specifications.
Communicate schedule or availability changes to schedulers or supervisors.
Participate in on-call requirements and case conferences; attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.
Maintain an active RN license in the state of employment and a professional appearance as a company representative.

Benefits

Medical insurance with plan selection flexibility.
Dental insurance with plan selection flexibility.
Vision insurance with plan selection flexibility.
Paid time off for eligible teammates.
Opportunity to participate in a 401(k).
Company-paid life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Mileage reimbursement.
Guaranteed base hourly rate and an uncapped bonus structure, as described in the posting.
Additional bonus opportunities.
Flexible schedules.
Team support, including scheduling and patient admissions support.