RN - Indianapolis, IN (10765)

Summit Home Care & Hospice; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI-assisted charting

Mileage reimbursement

CEUs paid by company

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Summit Home Care & Hospice in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing home health team. The role includes AI-assisted charting and a comprehensive benefits package.

The nurse will perform assessments, develop and revise care plans, coordinate patient care, and participate in on-call duties. A valid RN license and nursing degree are required; home health or acute care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have RN license (active).
• Degree in nursing from an accredited school.
• Experience in home health or acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
• Develops care plans and revises them as patient status changes.
• Coordinates patient care and acts as Case Manager when assigned.

Skills

Observation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Nursing skills

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing

RN license (active)

Job description

Job Location: Indianapolis, IN
Job Category: Registered Nurse (RN)

Summit Home Care is searching for an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our fast‑growing, innovative post‑acute Home Health team committed to supporting both clinicians and patients. At Summit, we offer AI‑Assisted clinical documentation to streamline charting, company‑covered wound care certification and free CEUs.

Job Type

Hours: Monday - Friday; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (40 Hours/Week)
Travel Location/Territory: Nora, IN & Surrounding Areas (Mileage Reimbursed at $0.48/Mile)
Base Salary: $100,000/Year*
Sign on Bonus: $10,000**
Additional Earnings: $50 per Point Over 45 Points Weekly (visits are weighted 1-3 points/visit)

Responsibilities

• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
• Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Regularly re‑evaluates patient nursing needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.
• Counsel the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per the assessment and plan of care.
• Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinic Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Communication

• Prepare clinical notes and update the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days.
• Communicate with the physician regarding the patient's needs and report any changes in the patient's condition; obtain/receive physician's orders as required.
• Communicate with community health related people to coordinate the care plan.

Additional Duties

• Participate in on‑call duties as defined by the on‑call policy.
• Ensure that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• Instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• A valid/active RN license.
• Prior home health care or acute care experience preferred.
• Management experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem‑solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Requires prolonged or considerable walking or standing and considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching.
• Must be able to lift, position or transfer patients and lift supplies and equipment.
• Must have visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

Why Summit?

We offer a well‑rounded benefits package to support you both at work and at home. Full‑time team members have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with extras like life and disability insurance, FSAs/HSAs, telehealth services, and a 401(k) with company match. Part‑time employees are also eligible for many of these great benefits. We also offer paid time off, six standard holidays each year plus a bonus day to celebrate your birthday, paid sick time, and free continuing education (CEUs) for full‑time and part‑time staff. Because our roles involve travel, we provide mileage reimbursement based on current fuel costs. To make your day‑to‑day easier, we also provide AI‑assisted clinical documentation to help streamline charting and reduce administrative time.