Full-Time Contract, Hospice Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)-Valparaiso, IN

Job Details

Job Description

Sunbelt Staffing, a nationwide healthcare staffing agency, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week contract position in Valparaiso, IN. The successful candidate will join our client, a leading nationwide home health agency, and provide quality patient care in a home-based setting.

Contract Details: 

• Location: Valparaiso, IN
• Company: Sunbelt Staffing
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks (with possible extension upon successful start and completion)
• Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, with occasional weekends and on-call duty (typically one weekend per month on-call)
• Compensation: Negotiable, based on experience and territory budget
• Mileage Reimbursement: from patient home to home
• Blended Pay Packages: Available for travelers
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k match after 90 days

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments using OASIS, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with agency standards.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, coordinating with physicians, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and provide skilled nursing care, including wound care, IV therapy, and catheter care.
• Educate patients and their families about care plans, medication management, and other health-related topics.
• Maintain accurate patient records in Homecare Homebase (HCHB), ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Travel to patient homes within the Beckley, WV area, using reliable transportation.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Adhere to Joint Commission standards and other regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana. 
• Minimum of 1 year of home health experience.
• Minimum of 6 months of hospice experience. 
• Proficiency in OASIS and Homecare Homebase (HCHB).
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver's license.
• Ability to meet Joint Commission onboarding standards upon offer.

Valparaiso, Indiana, is a lively city situated in the northwest part of the state. Often referred to as "Valpo," it boasts a charming downtown area with a variety of local shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Residents and visitors enjoy the well-maintained parks, community events, and close-knit neighborhoods. With its mix of small-town warmth and easy access to Chicago, Valparaiso offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity, making it an appealing place to live, work, and explore.

Important Note Due to this being a contract opportunity with limited training and orientation time, only candidates with prior home health experience and proficiency in OASIS and Homecare Homebase will be considered. We appreciate your understanding.

If you meet the requirements and are excited about this contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your resume or reach out directly to [email protected] 

Lindsay Schuman
Senior National Healthcare Consultant
[email protected]
813-343-2217