Registered Nurse, RN, Home Health Visits (Med Surg + Wound Care)

BAYADA Home Health Care•Independence, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its home health visit team, serving clients throughout Cuyahoga County. The RN is an integral member of a multidisciplinary team providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative care that enables clients to remain at home. The role requires recent medical-surgical experience and strong wound-care skills. Nurses provide compassionate, high-quality, reliable care and are expected to work independently, make clinical decisions in home settings, and adapt to changing patient needs and schedules. BAYADA provides paid training in the office, in the home, and online, as well as around-the-clock clinical support. The position offers flexible scheduling and weekly pay. Base pay is $53–$63 per point, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation. Mileage reimbursement or schedule-specific benefits are offered.

Requirements

Hold a current nursing license in good standing in the state of Ohio.
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, medical-surgical, sub-acute care, or rehabilitation units in medical or skilled nursing 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.
Have strong problem-solving skills in unpredictable home environments.
Be able to manage a dynamic visit schedule and prioritize urgent visits.
Be efficient with point-of-care documentation and technology.
Demonstrate attention to detail while maintaining 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 thorough head-to-toe assessments 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 independently manage urgent clinical situations in the home setting.
Perform medication reconciliation, patient teaching, and safety monitoring.
Conduct comprehensive wound assessments, provide wound care, and document care.
Manage and prioritize a dynamic visit schedule, including urgent visits.
Use point-of-care documentation and technology efficiently.
Escalate clinical concerns when appropriate and adapt care to changing patient needs.