Local Contract Nurse RN - Home Health

MedCadre is seeking a local contract nurse RN Home Health for a local contract nursing job in Portage, Indiana.

• Specialty: Home Health
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 52 weeks
• 28 hours per week
• Shift: 7 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Portage, Indiana
Pay rate : $44/hr - $48/hr
Schedule: Monday – Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 28 Hours/Week
Job Description:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing comprehensive patient-centered care through clinical assessments, care coordination, patient education, and ongoing monitoring of patient conditions. This role works collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and caregivers to ensure high-quality care and positive patient outcomes in the home health setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans based on patient needs and physician recommendations.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients’ physical, emotional, and overall health status
• Educate patients and caregivers on chronic disease management, medications, side effects, and self-care techniques
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition to the appropriate care team members
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation including assessments, interventions, and patient progress notes
• Supervise Structured Family Caregivers, Home Care Aides, and other caregiving staff to ensure quality care delivery
• Ensure compliance with care plans, agency policies, and healthcare regulations

Requirements:

• Active RN License – Indiana Compact License required
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or RN to BSN) required
• Strong clinical assessment and patient education skills.
• Knowledge of EMR documentation and care coordination processes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Previous home health or case management experience preferred

• 401k retirement plan
• Health Care FSA
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Retention bonus
• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus
• Sick pay
• Weekly pay