Home Care RN - Part-time

Registered Nurse Home Health Care

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community.  With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital.  Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors.  You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community.  Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion.  Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Position Summary

Candidate must be a clinically competent registered nurse who works autonomously in the patient's place of residence. Responsible for overseeing the care of the patient. Utilizes and delivers care through the nursing process of assessment planning, implementation and evaluation. Makes initial and scheduled visits, regularly re-evaluates the patient's nursing needs, initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions. Coordinates the multiple disciplines and resources necessary to meet the patient's needs at home. Arranges case conferences, and documents appropriately, with other disciplines involved in patient care. Prepares clinical and progress notes, reviews all documentation. Responsible for completion of Home Health Certification and Plan of Care and re-certification forms, summary reports to physicians and insurance companies. Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's condition and needs. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs, participates in in-service programs, supervises and teaches other nursing personnel. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing currently licensed in the State of Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and safe home health care services.
• Patient assessment for appropriateness of admission and continuing services.
• Develop, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Complete documentation accurately and timely.
• Supervise home health aides.
• Coordinate patient care with appropriate disciplines.
• Knowledge of home health care regulatory guidelines.
• Physician consultation for changes in patients' condition.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in delivering nursing care
• Experience with wound care, negative pressure wound therapy, ostomy, chest tubes, PICC lines, feeding tubes and drains is preferred, but will teach appropriate skills to candidate if necessary
• Weekly on call responsibilities 
• Analytical abilities and sound nursing knowledge.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures.
• CPR certification.
• Reliable transportation, current driver's license and automobile insurance.
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.  Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.