Nurse – PRN, Part-Time, Greater Indianapolis

POSITION SUMMARY: Amada Senior Care of Greater Indianapolis is seeking a compassionate, competent PRN, Part-time Nurse (RN or LPN) who is a team player with outstanding clinical, analytical and customer service skills. Our mission is to Enrich the Lives of our Clients and Caregivers. Amada Senior Care is America's premier provider of in-home care and long-term care claims advocacy. We provide in-home care to seniors to keep them living safely and independently with dignity wherever they call home.

The PRN Nurse will conduct nursing assessments for clients to evaluate their evolving clinical conditions and needs to ensure they are receiving the care needed to enhance their quality of life. The Nurse will serve a key role in the creation and revision of comprehensive client care plans that address the specific individual needs of each client. We are looking for an individual who is confident in his/her ability to thoroughly and accurately assess client needs, has the highest standards of integrity and can communicate compassionately and effectively to ensure our Personal Care Attendants are delivering exceptional service to meet client needs. Candidates applying for this position must be highly organized, work well independently and maintain a friendly, positive, and professional outlook.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate support for Amada Senior Care’s mission statement to promote high quality, efficient and comprehensive in-home care service
• Demonstrate competence and provide superb customer service, follow-through and accountability to clients, Personal Care Attendants and the business
• Serve as a leader and mentor to the Care Coordinator and Personal Care Attendants in their continuing education and service delivery
• Serve as a mentor to the Care Coordinator for the creation and maintenance of individualized client care plans
• Conduct nursing assessments for new clients and create individualized care plans
• Conduct nursing assessments every 90 days with existing clients and families in their homes and update care plans to reflect current needs of clients; if appropriate, recommend increased hours of care to payers (Veteran’s Administration, long-term care insurance agencies, etc.) and coach caregivers to ensure they are delivering exceptional service to meet client needs
• Document and communicate client needs and care plan updates to payers and Amada Senior Care team; own timely follow-up/responses with payers to negotiate service hours that meet client needs; and follow up with client/family requests until resolved
• Ensure compliance with Amada Senior Care policies, procedures and documentation requirements
• Achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for role (meet goals for tracking, recording and fulfilling responsibilities)
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and business trade practices

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
• Ability to train Personal Care Attendants and provide continued education re: relevant in-home care topics (proper transferring techniques, preventing falls, dementia, hospice, etc.)
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Exceptional customer service skills to create positive customer experiences and successful relationship management with clients, families, and staff
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and their families, payer agencies, and colleagues
• Exceptional self-motivation, self-direction, flexibility and teamwork skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in the use of computers and software programs including MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and a high aptitude for learning additional home care software programs
• Must be able to pass a background check including employment history, SSN verification, criminal history, etc.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle

JOB TYPE: PRN/part-time

SALARY: $80 per 2-hour nursing assessment

REQUIRED EDUCATION: LPN or RN

About us

Amada Senior Care of Greater Indianapolis is the premier provider of in-home care for seniors in the Greater Indianapolis area. We are committed to enriching lives by providing nurturing, compassionate private duty in-home care to keep seniors living safely and independently with dignity wherever they call home. We go beyond providing typical services of medication reminders, bathing, dressing, toileting, transportation, meal preparation, mobility/exercise, companionship, etc. Our goal is to walk with seniors & provide the care they need through every step of their senior care journey.

If you are highly motivated, compassionate and want to truly make a difference in the lives of seniors, join the team at Amada Senior Care!