RN - Home Health

Cynet HealthStaff; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in Home Health to join our Kalamazoo program for a 13-week assignment. The role focuses on delivering direct nursing care to elderly participants in their homes, with on-call/holiday rotations and a standard Monday to Friday schedule.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience with frail or long-term care populations, a valid RN license, CPR certification, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in good standing required.
• Experience with frail/elderly or long-term care preferred.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct home health nursing care to participants.
• Assess and monitor acute and chronic conditions.
• Administer treatments, medications as prescribed.
• Perform wound care and nurse assessments as ordered.
• Triages emergency situations and coordinates with PCPs.
• Make regular home visits and maintain care plans.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Patient assessment

Time management

Education

RN Nursing Diploma or Degree

Associate's degree required

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

RN - Home Health

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Home Health, Geriatric

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Monday to Friday

Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM - On-call/Holiday rotations

Experience: Minimum of one year of experience working with the frail, elderly, or long-term care population.

License: RN Nursing Diploma or Degree from an accredited School of Nursing or University.

Certifications: Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain as offered.

Must-Have:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Science of Nursing; Associate's degree required.
• Minimum of one year of home care experience preferred.
• Minimum of one-year wound care experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation, current valid driver's license, and car insurance.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be fully vaccinated, or willing to be fully vaccinated against communicable diseases.

Description:The Clinical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) role provides direct nursing care to participants.This role works independently in the application of advanced nursing knowledge and skills.The CCRN is able to manage complex clinical situations.This role collaborates with both licensed and non-licensed personnel.Triaging emergent situations and remaining independent in the application of advanced nursing knowledge is essential.Monitoring acute and chronic medical conditions in coordination with Primary Care Providers (PCPs) is necessary.Utilizing care plans independently to provide clinic and home-based direct care is expected.Administering treatments, procedures, and medications as prescribed to participants is a key responsibility.Making home visits regularly to provide care and treatment as ordered by the PCP is required.This may include wound care, lab draws, nurse assessments, and other nursing tasks.The role has a visible presence while working and is subject to frequent interruptions.Communicating with staff, participants, caregivers, and other organizations as necessary is important.The CCRN may be required to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays.The candidate should demonstrate core values of compassion, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.