Full Time or Part Time Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse -Home Health

As a Full Time or Part Time Registered Nurse at AdvisaCare, your main responsibilities include providing personalized nursing care to your patients in their homes, administering medications, performing wound care, and educating patients and their caregivers. You'll also coordinate with other healthcare professionals to deliver holistic, patient-driven care, making sure to respect each individual's choices and preferences.

To work as a Full Time or Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse at AdvisaCare, you need to hold a current Michigan LPN license and ideally have at least one year of Home Health experience. Additionally, you should have an updated Tuberculin (TB) test, a current CPR certification, and the ability to travel within a 30-mile radius of your home. A compassionate demeanor and strong critical thinking skills are also essential.

While having experience in Home Health nursing is preferred for Full Time and Part Time nursing positions at AdvisaCare, it is not mandatory. We value your nursing knowledge and skills, and we are willing to provide training, including OASIS training, to help exceptional candidates meet our standards for home health care.

Full Time Registered Nurses at AdvisaCare enjoy a range of benefits, including paid time off (PTO), a 401K retirement plan, paid holidays after 90 days, and medical benefits starting the first of the month after your 60th day of employment. You will also receive competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, and paid general and field orientation, as well as opportunities for advanced skills training.

AdvisaCare is committed to the professional growth of its nurses by offering various training opportunities, including advanced skills training tailored to your specific needs. If you need to strengthen certain skills, we will make sure you have the resources and guidance to enable your ongoing education and enhance your capabilities in the field.

In answering this question, emphasize your ability to assess individual patient needs, communicate effectively with the healthcare team, and manage your time efficiently. Discuss specific tools or methods you've used to prioritize tasks and ensure that patient care remains the focus, highlighting your adaptability in a home health setting.

When discussing a challenging situation, highlight your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Share a specific scenario where you assessed a patient's needs, consulted with the healthcare team, and implemented a solution. Conclude with the positive outcome that benefited the patient and reinforced your commitment to compassionate care.

To answer this, reflect on the importance of building trust and effective communication. Mention techniques such as active listening, showing empathy, and taking the time to understand patient preferences and backgrounds, which are especially vital in a home health environment.

A strong answer will include your knowledge of healthcare regulations relevant to home health care and your commitment to following them. Discuss how you stay informed about updates, participate in training sessions, and review care plans to ensure best practices are met and the safety of your patients is prioritized.

If you have OASIS experience, share your understanding of its significance in home health care and discuss how you’ve used it to evaluate patient needs and formulate care plans. If you lack this experience, emphasize your willingness to learn and adapt quickly, highlighting your proficiency with similar assessment tools.

In your response, emphasize the importance of open communication and collaboration. Share an example where you navigated conflict through respectful dialogue, actively listening to the other party's perspectives while focusing on patient care as the common goal.

Share your method for making complex health information understandable, using clear language and practical examples. Highlight your patience, ability to adapt your teaching style to different learning preferences, and how you assess understanding to ensure that patients and families feel empowered in their health management.

Select a specific instance that illustrates your dedication to patient-centered care. Describe the situation, your actions, and the impact those actions had on the patient's well-being. Use this opportunity to showcase your compassion and commitment to exceeding patient expectations.

A strong response should detail strategies like creating prioritized task lists, using digital tools for scheduling, and regularly communicating with patients to keep track of their specific needs. Mention your ability to adapt and be flexible to meet any urgent needs that arise.

When answering this question, express your passion for home health care and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. Speak to the rewarding aspects of building personal relationships in a home setting and how AdvisaCare's mission aligns with your own values in providing comprehensive, compassionate care.