Registered Nurse / RN | Home Health

Interim HealthCare of Northern Indiana; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

1:1 patient ratio

Flexible assignments

Electronic Medical Records

Online training & CEUs

Tuition discounts

PTO & Holiday Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k)

Job summary

Interim HealthCare of Northern Indiana is seeking a Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in patients' homes in Merrillville, IN and surrounding areas. You will coordinate with physicians, supervise LPNs and CNAs, and educate families on plans of care, medications and safety, ensuring smooth transitions after hospital discharges.

This role emphasizes autonomy with a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, flexible assignments, and strong growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and active RN license in Indiana.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, ideally in home healthcare.
• CPR certification.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
• Clinical proficiency, strong communication skills and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries and chronic diseases—often after discharge from a hospital, rehab or nursing facility.
• Oversee LPNs, CNAs and aides providing patient care as part of the team.
• Assess patients, document progress and report changes to the physician.
• Educate patients on plan of care, medications, therapy, diet and exercise; coach family members.
• Coordinate discharge from services and ensure goals are met.

Skills

Nursing

CPR

Home health knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Indiana RN license

Job description

Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)in Merrillville, IN and the Surrounding AreaDiscover a new lane in nursing and earn top pay doing what you are made to do. The last few years have put unbearable pressure on nurses. The long hours, relentless demands and sacrifices have become too much—but there is another option. One that will reignite the passion that led you to nursing. It’s a path that leads home, where one-on-one care is the norm and you can direct your own day.Interim HealthCare, the nation’s first home care company, is hiring Home Health RNs who want to experience nursing on a whole new level, where care is personal and the perks are exceptional.Our Home Health Registered Nurses enjoy some notable benefits:$75,000 - 88,000 base salaryPotential to bonus EACH pay period!Mileage Reimbursement1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomesFlexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balanceClinician Friendly EMR!Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUsTuition discounts through Rasmussen UniversityPTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) BenefitsAs a Home Health Registered Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:Provide home-based care to patients with illnesses, injuries and chronic diseases—often after discharge from a hospital, rehab or nursing facilityWork with a team of physicians and oversee LPNs, CNAs and aides providing patient careExamine patients, do assessments, document progress and report changes to their physicianEducate patients on their plan of care, prescribed medication, therapy, diet and exerciseCoach family members on the patient’s plan of care, medication and home safetyEnsure goals are met and coordinate discharge from servicesA few must-haves for Home Health Registered Nurses:Graduate of an accredited nursing program and active RN license in IndianaMinimum of 1 year of nursing experience, ideally in home healthcareCPR certificationKnowledge of state and federal home health regulationsClinical proficiency in nursing specialty, strong communication skills and compassionWhy Work for Interim HealthCare?Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Registered Nurses (RNs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses; and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of nurses who have rediscovered the passion that led them to nursing.Interim Healthcare, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.