Registered Nurse (RN) (10591)

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.
• Counsels 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.
• Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as required.
• Communicates with community health related people to coordinate the care plan.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Valid/active nursing license.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.
• Valid CPR certification, required.
• Recent TB test, required.
• 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.

Annual Salary

$75,000 - $85,000 per Year (Overtime Eligible)

Location/Territory

Lancaster, OH & Surrounding Areas

Travel

Required + Mileage Reimbursed

Benefits

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.