RN Home Health - job 3 of 11

As an RN in the Home Health role at CHI Franciscan Health at Home, your main responsibilities will include delivering compassionate nursing care tailored to individual patient needs, developing and adjusting care plans, collaborating with physicians and healthcare professionals, and educating patients and their families. Additionally, you will supervise LPNs and Home Health Aides, ensuring a supportive team environment.

To apply for the RN Home Health position at CHI Franciscan Health at Home, you must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold an active RN license in the state. Additionally, candidates should have at least one year of nursing experience, preferably in Home Health, along with strong critical thinking skills and a passion for patient care.

At CHI Franciscan Health at Home, RNs have the opportunity to specialize in various areas such as population health, virtual care, and psychiatric nursing. Additionally, the organization promotes continuous professional development, enabling staff to pursue advanced certifications and enhance their nursing skills.

The flexible schedule for the RN Home Health position at CHI Franciscan Health at Home allows you to work three days a week, giving you the freedom to balance your personal life while making a meaningful impact in patient care. This structure is designed to provide both work-life balance and job satisfaction.

The team environment for RNs at CHI Franciscan Health at Home is supportive and collaborative. You will work alongside passionate healthcare professionals who are committed to delivering excellence in patient care and fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect.

In answering this question, highlight your experience directly related to home health care. Discuss specific achievements and the types of patient populations you have worked with. Share examples of how you adapted care plans based on patient needs and how that improved outcomes.

Discuss strategies for building rapport with challenging patients. Talk about communication techniques you’ve used to de-escalate situations, manage resistance, and keep patients engaged in their care plans. Highlight your patience and empathy.

Share specific methodologies you employ for patient education, such as using teach-back techniques, visual aids, or hands-on demonstrations. Emphasize the importance of tailoring your approach based on the patient's understanding and experience.

Explain your method for prioritizing tasks, such as assessing patient needs, urgency, and safety. Discuss how you create a daily workflow that balances providing high-quality care while keeping an efficient schedule.

Share a specific situation where teamwork was essential in delivering patient care. Discuss your role, the contributions of others, and how collaboration led to a better outcome. Emphasize communication and respect for diverse roles.

Articulate your interpretation of compassionate care, linking it to respect, empathy, and treating patients as individuals. Share an example of how you've provided compassionate care in a home health setting.

Detail your process for staying up-to-date with regulations and policies. Discuss how you maintain thorough documentation and adhere to regulatory standards in your day-to-day work.

Talk about specific technologies or software you have used in previous roles, especially for documentation, telehealth, or patient monitoring. Highlight your adaptability to new technologies and their importance in enhancing patient care.

Describe how you assess patient conditions regularly and outline a process for adjusting care plans. Emphasize the importance of collaborative efforts with other healthcare providers when making significant changes.

Discuss your passion for patient-centered care and how the mission of CHI Franciscan Health at Home aligns with your values. Connect personal experiences or drive to contribute positively to patient outcomes in a home setting.