What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) position at Altra Home Health, LLC?
Job Title: Registered Nurse (Home Health) Private Duty
Agency: Altra Home Health Location: Rochester, IN Position Type: Full-time/Part-time/PRN Reports To: Clinical Supervisor
Job Summary
Altra Home Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our team. In this rewarding role, you’ll provide personalized care to pediatric and adult patients in their homes — many of whom have complex medical conditions, including gastrostomy tubes (G-tubes), cerebral palsy, chronic diseases, and occasionally require tracheostomy or ventilator support. You’ll play a vital role in helping them live safely and comfortably in their home, where they thrive the most.
Responsibilities
- Perform thorough head-to-toe assessments and follow individualized plans of care
- Provide care which may include G-tube feedings, medication administration, wound care, trach care and ventilator support.
- Care for patients with professionalism and empathy.
- Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, emergency procedures, and therapeutic techniques
- Collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, and other team members to optimize care
- Document all care activities accurately and promptly in compliance with agency and state requirements
- Maintain rigorous safety, infection control, and privacy standards
Shift Information
- Shift durations range from 4 to 12 hours, depending on patient needs and nurse availability
- Flexible scheduling options available for daytime, evening, and weekend shifts
- Opportunities for consistent long-term cases or variable schedules
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Indiana or an active compact RN license
- At least [1–2] years of clinical nursing experience (home health and pediatric experience strongly preferred)
- Experience with G-tube, trach, or vent care preferred (but training will be offered)
- Current CPR certification
- Strong critical thinking and independent decision-making abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
Why Join Altra Home Health
- Make a meaningful impact in the lives of medically complex patients
- Join a collaborative and supportive care team
- Enjoy flexible scheduling and competitive compensation
- Receive ongoing training
- Be part of a mission-driven agency that values compassionate individualized care