Per Diem Medicare RN Nurse

About the role

Join our team of per diem Medicare RN nurses for home health Medicare clients and make a positive impact on patients’ lives. Enjoy independence, a supportive network, and flexible scheduling with a focus on patient care. We are an employee-first, family-owned business with a reputation for professionalism and a well-established presence in the community. Our agency provides committed, compassionate, and caring services in the comfort of our clients’ residences and/or community settings.

A per diem Medicare RN nurse organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

Responsibilities

• Regularly re-evaluate patient nursing needs.
• Implement established care plan.
• Initiate appropriate preventive care and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsel the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provide health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
• Identify discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implement prior to discharge of the patient.
• Document and 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 persons to coordinate the care plan.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure in Ohio and CPR certification.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills.
• Prolonged or considerable walking or standing.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/organization requirements and is in good working order.

Benefits

• Competitive per-visit wage.
• Employee discount program.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
• Work clothing allowance.
• Referral bonuses.