RN - Newark, OH (9468)
Company: Summit Home Care & Hospice
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 1, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Description Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an
experienced and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Home
Health team. We’re committed to providing comprehensive healthcare
services in the comfort of our patients' homes to positively impact
quality of life by redefining the delivery of care. Full-Time
Registered Nurse (RN): Shift: Dayshift, Monday – Friday (40
Hours/Week) Annual Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 (Overtime Eligible)
Location/Territory: Newark, OH & surrounding areas Expected Travel:
30 Mile Radius (Mileage Reimbursement, $0.48/Mile)
Responsibilities: The Registered Nurse (RN) plans, organizes and
directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with
emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional
nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct
services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their
homes and communities. Patient Care Completes an initial assessment
of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a
complete physical assessment and history of current and previous
illness(es). Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient
status and needs change. Uses health assessment data to determine
nursing diagnosis. Develops a care plan, which establishes goals
based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic,
preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the
patient and the family in the planning process. Initiates
appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the
physician. Provides direct patient care as defined in the State
Nurse Practice Act. Counsels the patient and family in meeting
nursing and related needs. Provides health care instructions to the
patient as appropriate per the assessment and plan of care.
Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan
development and implements prior to discharge of the patient. Acts
as Case Manager when assigned by Clinic Manager and assumes
responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
Communication Prepare clinical notes and updates the primary
physician when necessary and at least every 60 days. Communicate
with the physician regarding the patient's needs and report any
changes in the patient's condition; obtain/receive physician's
orders as required. Communicate with community health related
people to coordinate the care plan. Additional Duties Participate
in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy. Ensure that
arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services
are available. Instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide
care provided every two (2) weeks. Qualifications Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, associate or
bachelor’s degree. Valid/active nursing license. Must be a licensed
driver with an automobile in good working order and insured in
accordance with the organization requirements. Valid CPR
certification, required. Recent TB test, required. Prior home
health care or acute care experience preferred. Management
experience preferred but not required. Excellent observation,
verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills,
basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
Requires prolonged or considerable walking or standing and
considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching.
Must be able to lift, position or transfer patients and lift
supplies and equipment. Must have visual acuity and hearing to
perform required nursing skills. Benefits: Health Insurance Dental
Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) 401(k) Matching Flexible Spending
Account Paid Time Off Paid Sick Time Mileage Reimbursement
($0.48/Mile) Referral Program Flexible Schedule
Keywords: Summit Home Care & Hospice, Canton , RN - Newark, OH (9468), Healthcare , Newark, Ohio
