Home Health RN – Wound Care
Battle Creek, MI
Host Healthcare
3x16 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Weekend Field RN - Michigan

Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide in-home nursing care and participant assessments on weekends (Saturday/Sunday, 7:00am-11:00pm). Deliver essential nursing services including wound care, IV hydration, lab draws, and health assessments. Coordinate with healthcare providers and support staff to ensure comprehensive, participant-centered care. Document interactions, initiate emergency treatments, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person participant assessments to determine appropriate levels of care.
• Respond promptly to communications from primary care providers and support staff.
• Perform regular home visits for routine, acute, and non-acute nursing care.
• Provide education and support to participants, families, and caregivers.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, suppliers, and other care partners.
• Initiate emergency treatments and document new orders as needed.
• Complete documentation for incidents, falls, medication errors, and quality measures.
• Participate in orientation, ongoing training, staff meetings, and quality improvement activities.
• Adapt to changing workloads and communicate issues to leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license in Michigan.
• Associate degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Nursing diploma or degree from an accredited school or university.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience with frail, elderly, or long-term care populations.
• Preferred: Minimum 1 year of home care experience.
• Preferred: Minimum 1 year of wound care experience.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Reliable transportation, valid Michigan driver’s license, and car insurance.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be fully vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated against Influenza, MMR, Varicella, Tdap/Td, Covid-19, and Hepatitis B.

Work Environment

• Frequent interruptions and visible presence in the care setting.
• Communication with staff, participants, caregivers, and external organizations.
• Work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Additional Notes

• No prior travel experience required.