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Avita Health System

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health & Hospice

Avita Health System, Galion, Ohio, United States, 44833

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Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health & Hospice Join Our Team at Avita Health System – Home Health & Hospice. Avita Health System serves the communities of Crawford and Richland counties with three hospitals and numerous clinic locations. Over the past few years, we’ve tripled in size, now employing more than 2,200 team members and over 160 physicians and advanced practitioners. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the people who depend on us.

We’re currently seeking a dedicated

Registered Nurse (RN)

to join our

Home Health & Hospice Department

in

Galion, Ohio .

Position Overview The Home Health and Hospice Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients as prescribed by the Physician and requested by the patient/caregiver within the framework of the plan of treatment/care in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and the policies of the organization.

Responsibilities

Visit patients in their homes for one-on-one visits

Complete initial and ongoing assessments to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of home health patients

Assess patients’ conditions, chart observations, and perform evaluation tasks including vital signs and medication review

Administer medication as prescribed by the patient’s physician

Educate patients and families on proper home health care strategies and procedures, and recommend devices or tools that may improve quality of life

Provide effective communication to patients/clients, families, team members, and other health care professionals

Qualifications Required:

Associate’s Degree (A.D.), Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.), or Master of Science (M.S.) from an approved nursing school

Current State of Ohio Registered Nurse licensure

BLS certification or obtained within 30 days of hire

Preferred:

One year of nursing experience

Previous experience in community, health, home health, hospice, or appropriate specialty area

Benefits

A collaborative and engaged workplace culture

Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits

Generous paid time off (PTO) to support work-life balance

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

403(b) retirement plans with up to 4% employer match

Paid parental leave

Pharmacy discounts for employees

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for professional growth and internal advancement

Recognition programs, including the DAISY Nursing Award for excellence

Avita Health System is an

Equal Opportunity Employer .

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