Compassionate Home Health RN - Flexible Schedule & Impact

Altra Homecare Group; Walkerton (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Altra Homecare Group in Walkerton, IN seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver skilled home health services. You will provide compassionate, patient-centered care in patients' homes while ensuring compliance with Indiana Medicaid requirements and collaborating with care teams.

You will perform wound care, medication administration, chronic disease management, and patient education, document thoroughly in the EHR, and participate in audits and case conferences.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN license in Indiana.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience; home health and Medicaid experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of Indiana Medicaid policies, documentation standards, and prior authorization processes.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Sharp clinical judgment along with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with electronic documentation systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing services including wound care, med administration, chronic disease management, and education.
• Ensure services are medically necessary and documented for Medicaid reimbursement.
• Coordinate care with physicians, case managers, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease processes, medication regimens, and self-care strategies.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EHR.
• Take part in Medicaid audits, quality assurance initiatives, and case conferences.
• Champion patient needs and help connect them with community resources and support services.

Skills

RN license Indiana

Home health experience

Medicaid knowledge

CPR certification

Driver's license

Communication skills

Organizational skills

EHR documentation

Patient education

Education

Indiana RN license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Altra Homecare Group in Walkerton, IN seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver skilled home health services. You will provide compassionate, patient-centered care in patients' homes while ensuring compliance with Indiana Medicaid requirements and collaborating with care teams.

You will perform wound care, medication administration, chronic disease management, and patient education, document thoroughly in the EHR, and participate in audits and case conferences.