Registered Nurse - Home Health - job 3 of 4

To apply for the Registered Nurse role at AdvisaCare, you must possess a current Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license or be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Preferred qualifications include at least one year of home health nursing experience and knowledge of OASIS. It's also necessary to have an updated Tuberculin (TB) test, current CPR certification, and you must pass a criminal history check and drug screen.

As a Registered Nurse at AdvisaCare, your responsibilities will encompass delivering skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. This includes performing assessments, managing complex treatments like wound care, infusions, and more, and providing education to patients and caregivers. You’ll collaborate with fellow healthcare professionals to create a comprehensive care plan tailored to each patient's needs.

AdvisaCare is committed to the ongoing professional development of its Registered Nurses. We offer paid general and field orientation to integrate you into our team smoothly. Additionally, if you need advanced skills training, we will provide it to ensure you feel competent in the crucial tasks you’ll perform daily.

As a full-time Registered Nurse with AdvisaCare, you'll 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. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and mileage reimbursement to support your work.

At AdvisaCare, we understand the importance of work-life balance. The flexibility of home health nursing allows you to maintain a schedule that works for you, while still delivering high-quality care to our patients. Our supportive environment encourages you to take necessary time off, contributing to both your well-being and productivity.

When answering this question, be specific about the types of cases you've managed and the skills you've utilized. Highlight your ability to work independently in a home setting and any specialized training or certifications you possess, especially in areas such as wound care or OASIS.

Discuss your time management strategies and how you assess each patient's needs. Emphasize your ability to remain organized and communicate effectively with both patients and team members to ensure no one falls through the cracks.

Reflect on a specific situation that posed a challenge, explain how you handled it, and what you learned from the experience. This shows your problem-solving abilities and resilience as a caregiver.

Emphasize the importance of building rapport and trust with your patients. Share techniques you use to ensure clarity in your instructions and how you encourage questions from patients or families to foster an open dialogue.

Talk about your self-care practices, such as taking breaks, utilizing support from colleagues, or engaging in activities outside of work that help you unwind. It's important to illustrate that you recognize the demands of the job and take proactive steps to manage stress.

Here, you should detail any specific training or hands-on experience you have had with wound care management. Discuss techniques you utilize and your approach to education on care practices for patients.

Explain your approach to building trust and understanding the reasons behind a patient's non-compliance. Share strategies that have worked for you, such as motivational interviewing or involving caregivers in the discussion.

Detail your familiarity with documentation practices, such as using EMR systems, and the importance of accurate record-keeping. Cite examples of how thorough documentation has impacted patient care in your experience.

Convey your passion for personalized patient care and your desire to make a direct impact in someone's life. Explain how the home health environment aligns with your professional goals and values.

Discuss the collaborative nature of home health care and how communication with the healthcare team is vital in providing comprehensive care to patients. Give examples of how you've successfully worked within a team to deliver positive patient outcomes.