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Firefly Home Care

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health & Geriatric Care Management

Merrillville, Indiana Part Time Posted Yesterday
Compensation $93.6k per year
Specialty Home Health and Geriatric Care
Experience Experienced
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Qualifications

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Licenses

  • Active, unrestricted Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license

Preferred

  • Geriatric Care Manager certification
  • Aging Life Care Manager certification
The opportunity

Job Description

Firefly Home Health and First Call Care Management are seeking a Registered Nurse to provide in-home nursing services and geriatric care management to clients throughout Lake and Porter Counties in Indiana. This dual-employment opportunity combines hands-on home health nursing with care coordination and management for older adults and their families.

Clinical Setting

You will work with two organizations providing complementary services:

  • Firefly Home Health: In-home nursing visits and direct client care throughout Lake and Porter Counties
  • First Call Care Management: Comprehensive assessments, care planning, and care coordination for older adults

Responsibilities

Firefly Home Health:

  • Provide in-home nursing visits throughout Lake and Porter Counties
  • Perform nursing assessments and identify clients' healthcare needs
  • Observe, monitor, and document changes in clients' health conditions
  • Deliver nursing care in accordance with individualized plans of care
  • Collaborate with clients, families, physicians, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals
  • Educate clients and families about treatments, medications, care needs, and safety practices
  • Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation
  • Comply with applicable home health regulations, company policies, and professional nursing standards

First Call Care Management:

  • Complete comprehensive assessments of clients' medical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs
  • Create, implement, and oversee individualized care plans
  • Coordinate healthcare providers, home-care services, and community-based resources
  • Act as a point of contact between clients, families, healthcare providers, and other care team members
  • Advocate for clients' preferences, safety, independence, needs, and overall quality of life
  • Guide and support families as they navigate healthcare systems and make care-related decisions
  • Monitor clients' changing needs and update care plans as appropriate
  • Maintain accurate and current client records
  • Follow all applicable laws, regulations, ethical guidelines, and organizational policies

Required Qualifications

  • Active, unrestricted Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • At least two years of experience in home health, geriatric care, case management, or a related healthcare setting
  • Strong understanding of healthcare systems and resources available to older adults
  • Excellent clinical assessment, communication, documentation, and care-planning abilities
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple clients and responsibilities
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with families and healthcare professionals
  • Valid driver's license and dependable transportation
  • Willingness and ability to travel throughout Lake and Porter Counties

Note: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) applicants will not be considered. This opportunity is open to Registered Nurses only.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Geriatric Care Manager or Aging Life Care Manager certification

Compensation

  • $40–$50 per nursing visit
  • $45 per hour for care management

Schedule

This role begins with a flexible part-time or PRN schedule. Hours will vary depending on home health visit requirements, care management assignments, and individual client needs. The position has the potential for increased hours as the client base expands.

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