Registered Nurse (RN) (10686)
Summit Home Care & Hospice·Middletown, Ohio
Summit Home Care & Hospice·Middletown, Ohio
The RN plans and directs home care services, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments to develop personalized care plans. They administer treatments, coordinate with physicians, and manage a caseload of patients within their homes.
Patient Care Complete an initial assessment of patients and family to determine home care needs. Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). Regularly re-evaluate patient nursing needs. Initiate the plan of care and make necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Develop a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions; include the patient and the family in the planning process. Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Provide direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act. Counsel the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. Provide health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per the assessment and plan of care. Identify discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implement prior to discharge of the patient. Act as the Case Manager when assigned by Clinic Manager and assume responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload. Communication Prepare clinical notes and update 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 needed and 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. QualificationsQualifications: Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing from as accredited school of nursing. A valid/active RN license. 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. Why Summit? We offer a well-rounded benefits package to support you both at work and at home. Full-time team members have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with extras like life and disability insurance, FSAs/HSAs, telehealth services, and a 401(k) with company match. Part-time employees are also eligible for many of these great benefits. We also offer paid time off, six standard holidays each year plus a bonus day to celebrate your birthday, paid sick time, and free continuing education (CEUs) for full-time and part-time staff. Because our roles involve travel, we provide mileage reimbursement based on current fuel costs. To make your day-to-day easier, we also provide AI-assisted clinical documentation to help streamline charting and reduce administrative time.
Candidates must hold an active RN license and an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing. Prior experience in home health or acute care is preferred, along with the physical ability to lift and transfer patients.
Market context
In Ohio, nursing roles like LPN positions are typically supported by steady demand across clinics, long-term care, and other care settings. Competition often centers on active state licensure, relevant bedside experience, and readiness to work within team-based care environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your LPN credential and tailor your application to the settings where you have the strongest experience.
