Registered Nurse (RN

Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health & Geriatric Care Management

Location: Merrillville, IN
Service Area: Lake and Porter Counties
Job Type: Part-Time/PRN

Firefly Home Health and First Call Care Management are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to support clients throughout Lake and Porter Counties.

This is a unique dual-employment opportunity for an RN interested in providing both in-home healthcare services and geriatric care management.

The selected RN will have the opportunity to work with:

• Firefly Home Health
  , conducting in-home healthcare visits.

• First Call Care Management
  , coordinating and managing care for older adults and their families.

This position will begin on a part-time or PRN basis, with the potential for additional hours as the client base grows.

This position is specifically for a Registered Nurse. Licensed Practical Nurse applicants will not be considered.

• Conduct in-home healthcare visits throughout Lake and Porter Counties.

• Complete nursing assessments and evaluate clients’ healthcare needs.

• Monitor and document changes in clients’ conditions.

• Provide nursing services in accordance with individualized plans of care.

• Communicate with clients, families, physicians, caregivers, and other members of the care team.

• Educate clients and families regarding care needs, treatments, medications, and safety.

• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Follow all applicable home-health regulations, policies, and professional nursing standards.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ health, functional abilities, psychosocial needs, and living environments.

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans.

• Coordinate healthcare services, home-care services, and community resources.

• Serve as a liaison between clients, families, healthcare providers, and other members of the care team.

• Advocate for clients’ needs, preferences, safety, independence, and overall well-being.

• Provide support and guidance to families navigating healthcare systems and care decisions.

• Monitor clients’ conditions and adjust care plans as their needs change.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, ethical standards, and company policies.

• Active and unrestricted Indiana Registered Nurse license.

• Registered Nurse applicants only; LPN applicants will not be considered.

• Minimum of two years of experience in home health, geriatric care, case management, or a related healthcare setting.

• Geriatric Care Manager or Aging Life Care Manager certification preferred.

• Strong knowledge of healthcare systems and resources available to older adults.

• Excellent assessment, communication, documentation, and care-planning skills.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple clients and responsibilities.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with families and healthcare professionals.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Ability to travel throughout Lake and Porter Counties.

• Compassionate, dependable, patient, and professional.

This position will begin on a flexible part-time or PRN basis
. Hours may fluctuate based on home-health visits, care-management assignments, and client needs.

The ideal candidate is interested in working with both Firefly Home Health and First Call Care Management and is comfortable balancing responsibilities between the two organizations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an RN seeking flexible part-time or PRN work while making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults and their families.

Apply today to join the Firefly Home Health and First Call Care Management teams.