Registered Nurse - Weekdays PRN - Heartland Home Health

Heartland Home Health•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartland Home Health, a Gentiva company, is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to provide skilled home health care to patients in the Ft. Wayne, Indiana area. The RN serves as the primary nurse for assigned patients, managing individualized plans of care and supporting patients’ safety and independence at home. The schedule is 1–3 days per week, with competitive per-visit pay. The nurse provides and documents skilled nursing services, completes assessments and reassessments, coordinates care with physicians, patients, families, and the broader home health team, and educates patients and families. The role also supports quality initiatives and requires accurate, compliant clinical documentation. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

Active RN license in the state of employment, or eligibility to obtain one.
At least 1 year of high-acuity nursing experience.
Compassionate, flexible, patient-centered approach to care.
Comfort providing care in a variety of home and community settings.
Strong organizational, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.
Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in home health, hospice, ICU, geriatrics, Med-Surg, ER, PACU, telemetry, cardiac care, or a related clinical setting.
Experience as an admissions RN, in wound care, float pool, or travel nursing.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary nurse for assigned patients and manage their individualized plans of care.
Provide and document skilled nursing care, including medication administration, wound care, and patient education.
Complete comprehensive assessments and ongoing reassessments, monitor patient progress, and adjust care plans as needed.
Serve as the main liaison among physicians, patients and families, and the home health team.
Coordinate care with physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, home health aides, and other team members.
Educate patients and families about health management, safety precautions, and self-care techniques.
Communicate changes in patient condition and needs to the care team and physicians to support timely, appropriate interventions.
Support organizational quality initiatives and maintain accurate, compliant clinical documentation.