PRN Registered Nurse (RN) (10704)

Summit Home Care & Hospice; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Home Care & Hospice in Columbus, OH is seeking an RN to provide PRN/as-needed supervisory nursing for home health clients. The role includes supervising aides, conducting start of care assessments, developing care plans, and coordinating with physicians and family members.

Responsibilities emphasize compliance with ODH regulations, documentation in the EMR within 24 hours, and coaching staff while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care in a home health setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing school.
• Current licensure as an RN in Ohio.
• CPR and First-Aid certifications.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform supervisory visits, client assessments, and care plan development per ODH regulations.
• Conduct initial start of care assessments for new clients.
• Supervise aides to meet 60-day regulations.
• Ensure compliance and high-quality care across personal care clients.
• Develop or update individualized service plans with clients, families and caregivers.
• Provide teaching and training to aides on changes in client condition or care plan.
• Document assessments, visits, communications, and supervisory notes in the EMR within 24 hours.
• Maintain communication with the physician and care team members.
• Report changes in client condition and arrange follow-up actions.
• Monitor infection control protocols and safety standards.
• Participate in care conferences, audits, and QA activities.
• Coach/train direct reports.
• Assist onboarding of new home health aides.

Skills

Nursing experience

Supervising Home Health Aides

Medicaid waiver knowledge

EVV experience

Non-skilled/personal care knowledge

Mobility and endurance

Lifting patients

Lifting supplies

Physical risk awareness

Vision and hearing in nursing

Education

Ohio RN license

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Driver's license

Job description

Job Details

Job Type: PRN/As Needed

Location: Columbus, Ohio (Franklin County & Surrounding Counties)

Pay Rate (up to): $65.00 per Hour (Based on Visit Type)

Travel: Required for In-Home Visits

Responsibilities

• Perform non-skilled home health RN duties such as supervisory visits, client assessments, and care plan development in accordance with ODH regulations.
• Conduct initial start of care and assessments for new clients.
• Supervisory visits for aides (as needed to meet 60-day regulations).
• Ensure compliance and high-quality care across our personal care clients.
• Develop or update individualized service plans in collaboration with clients, family members, and caregivers.
• Provide teaching and training to aides as needed, particularly for changes in client condition or care plan.
• Document all assessments, visits, communications, and supervisory notes accurately and within 24 hours in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Maintain communication with the physician and other care team members as necessary.
• Report changes in client condition to appropriate parties promptly and take necessary follow-up actions.
• Monitor compliance with infection control protocols and safety standards.
• Participate in care conferences, audits, and QA activities as required.
• Conduct consistent coaching/training sessions with direct reports.
• Assist with onboarding or training new home health aides as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Administrator.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing school.
• Current licensure in the state of Ohio.
• Must have current CPR and First-Aid certifications.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation.

Skills & Abilities

• 1-2 years of nursing experience in a non-skilled home health care setting is preferred.
• Experience supervising Home Health Aides in a management capacity preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicaid waiver programs and ODA or PASSPORT programs.
• Experience with electronic visit verification (EVV) systems.
• Familiarity with non-skilled services and personal care support.
• Prolonged or considerable walking or standing.
• Able to lift, position or transfer patients.
• Able to lift supplies and equipment.
• A considerable amount of reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching may be required.
• Visual acuity and hearing are required to perform nursing skills.