Heartland Home Health is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes throughout the Ft. Wayne, IN area. As a home health RN, you will serve as the primary nurse for assigned patients, managing individualized plans of care while helping them maintain safety and independence at home.
Responsibilities
- Provide and document skilled nursing care, including medication administration, wound care, and patient education
- Complete comprehensive assessments and ongoing reassessments to monitor patient progress and adjust care plans accordingly
- Serve as the main liaison between physicians, patients, families, and the home health team
- Coordinate care with physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, home health aides, and other team members
- Educate patients and families on health management, safety precautions, and self-care techniques
- Communicate important updates in patient condition and needs to the care team and physicians to ensure timely, appropriate interventions
- Support the organization's quality initiatives and maintain accurate, compliant clinical documentation
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license in Indiana
- Minimum 1 year of high acuity nursing experience
- Valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
- Current CPR certification
- Ability to provide care in a variety of home and community settings
- Strong organizational, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 or more years of experience in home health, hospice, ICU, geriatrics, medical-surgical, emergency department, PACU, telemetry, or cardiac nursing
- Experience as an admissions RN, in wound care, float pool, or travel nursing
Schedule
- 1 to 3 days per week
- Weekdays only
- PRN (as-needed) position
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive per-visit pay model
- 401(k) with 50% company match option
- Career advancement opportunities
- National and local recognition programs
- Teammate assistance fund
Additional Information
- This is a safety-sensitive position
- You must maintain a drug-free workplace compliance
- Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program available for full-time positions