Head Nurse - Nursing Home jobs in Benton Harbor, MI

ABOUT US

Michiana Home Care is a skilled home health care agency that is locally owned and operated in southwest Michigan and northern Indiana. We provide a coordinated team approach to rehabilitative, therapeutic, and supportive home health care services. We employ excellent professionals and provide them with a working environment in which they are valued and appreciated.

Michiana Home Care is proudly accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Currently, Michiana Home Care has been rated by CMS as a 4.5 star agency based on the quality of care (see www.medicare.gov). This rating which is updated quarterly has long been a 4.5 to 5 star rating for our agencies! Come join our team of professionals!

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Care
JOB SUMMARY

Michiana Home Care is looking for qualified, experienced home health Registered Nurses (RNs) of the highest ethical and professional standards for Full-time or Part Time employment in primarily southwest Michigan and occasionally in northern Indiana. You will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of assigned patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Performs initial and ongoing client assessments, including OASIS-E data set, based on Agency policy and standards of practice to ensure effective and appropriate health care services
• Develop and establish individualized patient treatment plans, making necessary revisions as needed
• Provides skilled interventions with a focus on achieving realistic outcomes within a specified time period
• Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior
• Communicate with collaborating healthcare professionals, physicians, or specialists regarding patient care
• Educate patients about health maintenance and disease prevention
• Maintain accurate patient medical records
• Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences
• Participates in ongoing, professional self-development
• Performs other job duties, as applicable, and completes assigned tasks within established guidelines and time frames

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of practice; baccalaureate degree preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience; home care experience greatly preferred
• Ability to supervise and direct members of client care team
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Ability to build rapport with patients and their family members
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated strong and effective written and verbal communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements

BENEFITS

We also offer competitive per-visit wages, business mileage reimbursement or possible eligibility for company vehicle option, health and retirement benefits, and flexible scheduling; all interested candidates must have a valid Michigan and/or Indiana RN license as well as meet other pre-employment requirements.

We are a skilled home health care agency, proudly accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), serving southwest Michigan since 2009 and northern Indiana since 2015.

Our companies are located in Niles, Michigan serving the local southwest Michigan community (predominately Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Stevensville, Niles, Buchanan, Bridgman, New Buffalo, Coloma, Watervliet, Dowagiac, and Cassopolis) and Granger, Indiana serving the local northern Indiana community (predominately New Carlisle, South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, and Elkhart) . We provide skilled home care services, which include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, and home health aides.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Registered Nursing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS (CPR, AED, First Aid) Certification (Preferred)
• Indiana RN license (Preferred)
• Michigan RN license (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Home health: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Joseph, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person