Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health - job 1 of 2

As a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse at AdvisaCare, your responsibilities include providing skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, performing wound care, managing catheters and other medical equipment, and delivering patient education. You'll coordinate with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care tailored to each patient’s individual needs.

To qualify as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse with AdvisaCare, you need to have a current Michigan RN or LPN license, a minimum of one year of home health nursing experience, and current CPR certification. Having OASIS experience is preferable but not mandatory.

AdvisaCare offers a range of benefits for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses, including paid time off, 401K retirement plans, medical benefits after 60 days of employment, and competitive pay. Additionally, you’ll receive advanced skills training to enhance your nursing practice.

AdvisaCare prioritizes the professional development of Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses by providing paid general and field orientation, as well as advanced skills training tailored to your needs. Our mentorship and support ensure that you can continue to grow in your nursing career.

Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses at AdvisaCare can expect a rewarding and supportive work environment. The focus is on patient-centered care, collaboration with a dedicated healthcare team, and the flexibility that allows you to build lasting relationships with patients and their families in their own homes.

When answering this question, reflect on your passion for helping others and how your experiences have shaped your nursing approach. Emphasize the joy you find in making a difference in patients' lives.

Discuss your hands-on experience, focusing on specific skills you’ve developed in home health situations, such as patient assessments, care management, and your ability to work independently while providing comprehensive care.

Share examples of past experiences where you effectively managed stress and maintained a clear focus. Highlight your critical thinking and problem-solving skills, emphasizing how they help you prioritize patient care.

Research AdvisaCare's mission and values prior to your interview. Be prepared to discuss how these align with your own nursing practice and why you’re drawn to their personalized, patient-driven approach to healthcare.

Illustrate your educational strategies by discussing how you simplify complex medical information and engage patients through practical demonstrations, written materials, and open communication.

Detail your familiarity with various wound care techniques, any specialized training received, and how you tailor wound care to individual patient needs for optimal recovery outcomes.

Explain your approach to maintaining comprehensive and accurate documentation, mentioning the importance of timely record-keeping to reflect patient progress and ensure continuity of care.

Discuss your collaborative mindset, emphasizing how you communicate effectively with other team members and the role you play in ensuring the best outcomes for patients.

Share the resources and strategies you use to keep your knowledge up-to-date, such as attending workshops, participating in webinars, or engaging with professional nursing organizations.

Outline your conflict resolution skills, noting the importance of active listening, empathy, and finding common ground to address concerns while maintaining a focus on the patient’s well-being.