RN (Registered Nurse)

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Southwest General Home Health is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide skilled, home-based nursing care under the direction of an attending physician. The RN works autonomously while coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team and helping patients recover in their preferred environment. The role includes one-on-one patient care, patient and family education, clinical assessment, care planning, and communication with physicians and other care team members. The covered territory includes Avon and Avon Lake, Lorain, Elyria, Berea, Tipton, LaGrange, Rocky River, Fairview Park, Westlake, Brook Park, Parma Heights, Strongsville, Medina, and Valley City. The schedule is three working days per week, including two weekdays and every other weekend. There are no on-call requirements; holiday rotation includes one working holiday and one on-call holiday. The employer offers a guaranteed base salary, an uncapped bonus structure, mileage reimbursement, additional bonus opportunities, flexible scheduling, and team support for scheduling and patient admissions. Eligible teammates may receive paid time off, participate in a 401(k), and access company-paid life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program, alongside medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
At least one year of experience as an RN in an acute care setting.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance in the applicant’s name as a driver.
Ability to meet all physical demands of the position.
Compassionate communication, a positive attitude, patience, attention to detail, observance, and ability to follow directions.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience.

Responsibilities

Observe and monitor patient conditions and perform OASIS assessments to develop and adjust individualized care plans.
Administer medications as prescribed by the physician and prioritize visits for high-risk patients to help reduce re-hospitalizations.
Coordinate multidisciplinary care and promote continuity through appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Educate patients and families about disease processes using teach-back methods.
Complete clinical documentation according to agency protocols and Medicare and federal guidelines.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and physicians to support optimal patient care.
Follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, and communicate schedule or availability changes to schedulers or supervisors.
Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.
Provide skilled nursing care in patients’ homes as directed by the attending physician and manage time efficiently while working autonomously.