PRN Home Health RN Field Nurse

CommuniCare Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Insurance benefits (medical, dental, 视

401 (K) retirement savings plan withem

Tuition reimbursement for qualified

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

CommuniCare Health in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Home Health RN to provide in-home nursing care. You will assess patients, plan and direct services, and coordinate with LPNs and Home Health Aides to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in the home.

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with active RN licensure and 1–2 years of acute care experience is preferred, and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active RN licensure.
• 1–2 years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year home health care experience preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver with insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Completing an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
• Providing a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Supervising and directing the LPN and/or the Home Health Aide in implementing the patient care plan.
• Developing patient education plans, as needed, and directing the LPN in implementing said plans.
• Creating and modifying the Home Health Aide care plan and supervising them via patient feedback and onsite interactions.
• Evaluating and revising plan of care as patient status and needs change.
• Using health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Developing a plan of care, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative action.
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Identifying discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implementing prior to discharge of the patient.
• Acting as the Case Manager when assigned by the Clinical Supervisor and assuming responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
• Preparing clinical notes as needed and communicating with the physician regarding patient’s needs.

Skills

RN licensure

Driver's license

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Address: 230 Welcome Way Blvd West Bldg 4 Suite A15 Indianapolis, IN 46214

Why join our Dignity Care Home Health team?

We provide high-quality care to help patients maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes. Our team includes nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, social workers, home health aides, liaisons and more who are committed to empowering patients to maintain their independence at home. We serve our local neighbors and our team members are the heartbeat of everything we do. We care for patients like we do our own families, and we care for one another the same way.

What You Will Do as a Home Health RN

Filed Nurse At Dignity Care Home Health, a Home Health RN Filed Nurse career is more than a job or "a calling" - it’s a chance to leave a legacy of service and love on someone's life. A legacy that will be remembered by your patients and their families forever. A legacy that will make your life better as well. As a Home Health RN Filed Nurse you will You will build from resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of patients and families within their homes and communities. Some of your primary responsibilities will include:

• Completing an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
• Providing a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)
• Supervising and directing the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and/or the Home Health Aide in implementing the patient care plan
• Developing patient education plans, as needed, and directing the LPN in implementing said plans
• Creating and modifying the Home Health Aide care plan and supervising them via patient feedback and onsite interactions
• Evaluating and revising plan of care as patient status and needs change
• Using health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
• Developing a plan of care, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative action.
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
• Identifying discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implementing prior to discharge of the patient
• Acting as the Case Manager when assigned by the Clinical Supervisor and assuming responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload
• Preparing clinical notes as needed and communicating with the physician regarding patient’s needs

Benefits You Will Enjoy

• Paid Time Off
• Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary group programs)
• 401 (K) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified career paths
• Career advancement opportunities

Schedule PRN Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active RN licensure
• One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting
• Bachelor’s degree with one (1) year of home health care experience preferred
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order

About the company

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.