Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) Flexible Per Diem Shifts

Job Summary Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) working flexible per diem shifts! In this vital role, you will deliver personalized, high-quality nursing care directly in patients' homes, promoting independence and well-being. Your expertise will help bridge the gap between acute and community-based care, ensuring patients receive compassionate support tailored to their unique needs. This position offers the flexibility to choose shifts that fit your lifestyle while making a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day. Responsibilities Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medication reconciliation to develop individualized care plans. Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and other treatments following strict aseptic techniques and safety protocols. Provide wound care, suturing assistance, ostomy management, and tube feeding to support recovery and comfort. Educate patients and families on disease management, medication usage, and health coaching to empower self-care at home. Monitor patient progress through regular documentation in electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner; communicate updates with the broader healthcare team. Manage complex cases involving acute pain, infectious disease care, hospice & palliative medicine needs, or behavioral health issues with sensitivity and professionalism. Coordinate discharge planning and collaborate with case management to ensure seamless transitions across care settings like nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Requirements Valid RN license in good standing with current state certification. Proven experience in home health nursing or related fields such as medical-surgical, ICU, emergency medicine, or long-term care. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9), and diagnostic evaluation techniques. Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks for accurate medical documentation. Ability to perform invasive procedures such as IV insertion, phlebotomy, catheterization, and specimen collection with precision. Excellent patient assessment skills combined with critical thinking for triage and urgent care situations. Familiarity with infection control practices and HIPAA regulations to ensure patient privacy and safety. Experience working with diverse populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, individuals with disabilities or developmental delays. Certifications in basic life support (BLS), advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS), or specialized training such as ostomy care or dialysis is preferred but not required. Embark on a rewarding career where your skills directly impact patient lives! We value energetic professionals committed to delivering compassionate home-based nursing care while enjoying the flexibility of per diem scheduling—perfect for balancing work with your personal life.

Pay:

$35.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person