Home Health / Registered Nurse (RN)
$10,000 Sign On Bonus!*
Nursing doesn’t stop when the patient goes home. If you are a flexible individual that likes to work outside the walls of the hospital then you would love Home Health. Our interdisciplinary team strives to meet our organizations Purpose Statement to preserve Baxter Health by staying comprehensive, independent and community driven while caring for those in our community. Our nursing team works closely with our office staff, physical occupational, and speech therapy. The diversity in this department allows our nurses to use a wide variety of skills as we work with different age groups. We are looking for individuals to join our team that are hardworking, motivated, able to work independently, possess a positive attitude and acts as a team player. We want you to join our team!
Position Highlights:
- Hospital based home health agency serving Baxter and Marion Counties.
- Market Leadership: Growing! With over 2000 employees we provide healthcare services to a population of over 185,000, in Baxter Health's eleven county service area.
- Clinical Leader: Featuring state-of-the-art equipment within a comfortable, family-friendly hospital environment recognized for being in the forefront of medicine and continually setting standards for quality healthcare in the Ozarks Region.
SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse in home health provides one on one skilled nursing care and treatment to patients in their homes using a comprehensive and patient specific care plan. This position will have the opportunity to spend quality time with the patient, in the patient’s home, to promote health and independence; have autonomy in addition to the support and collaboration of a full team of healthcare professionals; maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations and agency policies; and provide accurate documentation and follow-up of patient findings to provide optimal patient outcomes. Adaptability is essential for the home health RN, as work schedule and daily work load change frequently to meet patient needs. Acute medical surgical experience and outstanding critical thinking skills are needed to meet the needs of the patient.
Job Requirements:
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. ADN required, BSN or MSN preferred.
Licensure: Current Arkansas or Compact State RN license in good standing. Valid and clean Driver’s License, reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance to complete home visits. Active personal automobile liability insurance coverage consisting of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident for bodily injury required.
Experience: Minimum of one year acute care nursing experience required. Previous nursing experience in a medical-surgical environment preferred. Must possess clinical knowledge to make independent decisions to provide safe quality care to patients while on call.
Certifications: BLS required
Other: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Basic computer knowledge required. Driving required.
Safety Sensitive Designation:
This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter Health supports a diverse and inclusive culture and is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter Health employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender (including sexual orientation and gender identity), religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other legally protected status.
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Should you have need for a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability, please contact Kim Beavers, HR Recruiter at (870) 508-1070 or by email kbeavers@baxterregional.org and provide the details of your specific request.
Baxter Health offers competitive wages and an extensive benefits package. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- Life / Short Term / Long Term / Accidental Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Credit Union
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance Scholarships / Leadership Development / CMEs
- Employee Discounts
- On-Site Employee Pharmacy & Wellness Center
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tele Health
- Flex Spending Account
- Employee Concierge Service
*Per Sign On Bonus Agreement Requirements.
