Full-Time or Part-Time Registered Nurse

Always Best Care of Greater Cleveland Medina, OH 44256, US

$45 / visit

Full-Time or Part-Time Registered Nurse (RN)

Bring Your Nursing Expertise Where It Matters Most

Always Best Care Grafton is looking for a dependable, compassionate, and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team on a full-time or part-time basis.

If you're an RN who enjoys providing quality care, working independently, completing comprehensive assessments, and building meaningful relationships with clients and families, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As an RN with Always Best Care Grafton, you will provide professional nursing care and clinical oversight to clients in their homes.

Your responsibilities may include:

Providing skilled nursing care based on each client's individualized care plan
Completing comprehensive nursing assessments and reassessments
Performing OASIS assessments and required documentation
Completing Start of Care, Resumption of Care, Recertification, and Discharge assessments
Monitoring clients' conditions and identifying changes in their health status
Developing, updating, and evaluating individualized plans of care
Coordinating care with physicians, therapists, caregivers, clients, and families
Providing education and support to clients and their families
Performing wound care and other nursing procedures within your scope of practice
Administering medications and treatments as ordered
Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
Helping clients maintain their comfort, dignity, safety, and independence
Following applicable nursing standards, Medicare requirements, and agency policies

What We Offer

Competitive Point-Based Compensation

$45 per point
$50 per day for on-call rotations
$0.43 per mile for eligible mileage. Mileage is not paid for travel to the first visit or from the last visit of your workday

Point Structure

OASIS Start of Care: 2.5 points per visit
OASIS Resumption of Care: 2 points per visit
OASIS Recertification: 1.56 points per visit
OASIS Discharge: 1.56 points per visit
OASIS Non-Billable Discharge: 0.45 points per assessment
Non-Medical Client Assessment: 1.56 points per visit
Regular Skilled Patient Visit: 1 point per visit

What We're Looking For

Must-Haves

Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license
Home Health Care experience preferred
Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills
Experience with or knowledge of OASIS assessments
Dependable transportation and ability to travel to clients' homes
Dependable, responsible, and professional work ethic
Ability to work independently in a home-care setting
Willingness to participate in on-call weekend coverage every 3rd week

Preferred Experience

Previous Home Health Care (HHC) experience
OASIS Start of Care experience
OASIS Recertification experience
OASIS Resumption of Care experience
OASIS Discharge experience
Experience with Medicare-certified home health
Wound care experience
Experience caring for elderly or medically complex clients
Experience coordinating care with physicians and other healthcare professionals

Additional Certifications That Add Value

The following certifications or specialized training are a plus:

Current BLS/CPR certification
Wound Care Certification
OASIS/Home Health training
IV Therapy/Infusion Certification
Dementia/Alzheimer's Care Training
Other relevant nursing certifications or specialized training

Why Join Always Best Care Grafton?

At Always Best Care Grafton, you'll have the opportunity to provide meaningful one-on-one care while helping clients remain safe and comfortable in their own homes.

You'll be part of a team that values professional nursing expertise, compassionate care, reliability, and strong relationships with clients and their families.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're an experienced RN who is passionate about home health and wants an opportunity where your clinical expertise is valued, we want to hear from you.

Join Always Best Care Grafton and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the clients and families we serve.

Apply today!

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