What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health RN position at Altra Homecare Group?
POSITION: Home Healthcare Nurse
Altra Homecare Group
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Job Details
Full Time
Salaried Position
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor
Description:
Altra Homecare Group is actively searching for a RN - Home Healthcare Nurse. The RN will provide direct care for a team of clients in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act and Agency policy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of practice. Baccalaureate degree preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience. Home care / Oasis experience preferred.
- Ability to supervise and direct members of client care team.
- Demonstrated strong and effective written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deal tactfully with clients and the community.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
- Knowledge of home health regulatory and reimbursement requirements.
- Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
- Reviews client referral information and responds to requests and inquiries as appropriate.
- Performs initial and ongoing client assessments based on Agency policy and standards of practice to ensure effective and appropriate home care services.
- Directs, plans, and initiates appropriate action independently and responsively in
home care situations.
- Manages/supervises a team of Home Health Aides, and Personal Care Aides to provide effective and quality home care services.
- Participates in human resource management to achieve quality service delivery and positive employee relations.
- Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
- Performs job duties in accordance with Agency policies, procedures, and professional and community standards.
- Performs other job duties as assigned.
Benefits:
Altra Homecare Group sees our employees as our strongest resource. By joining the Altra family, you are eligible for:
- Medical plans
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- Competitive pay
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- 401k savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Direct Deposit payment
About us:
Altra Homecare Group is fully invested in a collaborative approach to provide care that meets every client’s individual needs. We are a community based, full-service home healthcare agency. Our team is relentless in our approach to coordinate care in conjunction with a patient's family, physician, or insurance company. By taking our relationship based - patient first approach, we aim to meet the needs of every patient from the comfort of their home.