Per Diem Medicare RN Lancaster OH
About the role
Join a team that values compassionate care, clinical excellence, and work-life flexibility. At Triad Home Health Services, we are dedicated to providing the highest level of in-home care services. We believe that home care is not just about meeting the needs of our clients; it's about exceeding them. We place the needs and well-being of our clients at the heart of everything we do. We are not just a home care provider; we are your trusted partner in ensuring the best possible quality of life for you or your loved ones. The Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled nursing services to Medicare home health patients in their homes. The RN performs patient assessments, implements physician-ordered care plans, provides patient and caregiver education, coordinates care with healthcare providers, and maintains timely clinical documentation.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and reassessments
- Regularly evaluate patient nursing needs and response to treatment
- Implement and update the established plan of care
- Provide skilled nursing services in accordance with physician orders
- Deliver preventive, restorative, and therapeutic nursing interventions
- Identify changes in patient condition and take appropriate clinical action
- Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, medications, and self-care techniques
- Participate in discharge planning and transition of care activities
- Communicate patient status changes to physicians and obtain orders as needed
- Coordinate care with therapists, aides, social workers, and other healthcare professionals
- Collaborate with community resources to support patient goals and outcomes
- Advocate for patient needs and quality care
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Maintain compliance with Medicare regulations and agency policies
- Follow HIPAA and patient confidentiality requirements
- Participate in agency quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation with current automobile insurance
- Strong assessment, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
- Preferred: Home Health experience, OASIS experience, Case Management experience
Skills
- Frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching
- Ability to lift, transfer, or assist patients as necessary
- Ability to travel throughout the Lancaster and surrounding service area