Home Health Visit Nurse (LPN or RN)

Company: Suburban Home Health
Location: Noblesville
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSuburban Home Health is a jointly owned venture between Hancock Health, Riverview Health, Witham Health Services, Margaret Mary Health and Major Health Partners. At Suburban Home Health we consider our people to be our most important asset and are seeking dedicated nurses to utilize their skills and talents to meet the needs of our patients in Boone county and surrounding areas. With self-scheduling and one-on-one patient care, this is the place to be!

Job DescriptionThe Visit Nurse provides direct patient care in the home to adult and/or geriatric patients.

• Assesses the patient to identify physical, psycho-social and environmental needs
• Communicates with the multidisciplinary team of physical therapist, occupational therapist and speech therapist regarding patient progress
• Works under the direction of an RN Case Manager while demonstrating knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive and age-specific patient care.
• Provides nursing care within the parameters set forth by the physician's orders and RN Case Manager assessment to ensure positive patient care outcomes.
• Documents patient progress and reports any significant changes in a timely manner to the supervising RN Case Manager.
• Educates patients concerning procedures, treatments and needs, and ensures medical orders are carried out accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provides patients with the knowledge and assistance to learn appropriate self-care techniques.
• Assist in the administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
• Assures completeness of ordered procedures and treatments
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies and procedures
• Participates in on-call duties for assigned regionQualifications
  • Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and holder of a current permanent or temporary license from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board. LPN or RN licensure required.
  • Possess good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
  • Must possess an Indiana Driver's license and automobile liability coverage as required by the State of Indiana.
  • Must have the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodationSuburban Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Suburban Home Health is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and workplace violence. All employment decisions at Suburban Home Health are made based on job requirements, individual qualifications, or business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristics under applicable law. Suburban Home Health creates a culture with zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment and seeks an environment of inclusion and respect at work.

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