Home Care RN - Casual
Company: Licking Memorial Hospital
Location: Newark
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Registered Nurse Home Health
Care Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading,
non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to
improving the health and well-being of our community. With a
history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of
healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking
County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum
of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to
the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of
specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health,
maternity, and mental wellness. When you join the LMHS team, you
become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at
LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly
impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and
neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are
personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond
the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our
commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every
member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join
us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing
state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly
trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the
health of the community. Position Summary Candidate must be a
clinically competent registered nurse who works autonomously in the
patient's place of residence. Responsible for overseeing the care
of the patient. Utilizes and delivers care through the nursing
process of assessment planning, implementation and evaluation.
Makes initial and scheduled visits, regularly re-evaluates the
patient's nursing needs, initiates the plan of care and makes
necessary revisions. Coordinates the multiple disciplines and
resources necessary to meet the patient's needs at home. Arranges
case conferences, and documents appropriately, with other
disciplines involved in patient care. Prepares clinical and
progress notes, reviews all documentation. Responsible for
completion of Home Health Certification and Plan of Care and
re-certification forms, summary reports to physicians and insurance
companies. Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in
the patient's condition and needs. Counsels the patient and family
in meeting nursing and related needs, participates in in-service
programs, supervises and teaches other nursing personnel. Graduate
of an accredited school of nursing currently licensed in the State
of Ohio. Responsibilities Ensure quality and safe home health care
services. Patient assessment for appropriateness of admission and
continuing services. Develop, implement and evaluate patient care
plans. Complete documentation accurately and timely. Supervise home
health aides. Coordinate patient care with appropriate disciplines.
Knowledge of home health care regulatory guidelines. Physician
consultation for changes in patients' condition. Requirements Two
years of experience in delivering nursing care Experience with
wound care, negative pressure wound therapy, ostomy, chest tubes,
PICC lines, feeding tubes and drains is preferred, but will teach
appropriate skills to candidate if necessary Weekly on call
responsibilities Analytical abilities and sound nursing knowledge.
Effective communication skills. Knowledge of policies and
procedures. CPR certification. Reliable transportation, current
driver's license and automobile insurance. LMH is accredited by DNV
and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related
to specialty certifications and standards. Licking Memorial Health
Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance
with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial
Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of
race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity,
and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age,
disability, family medical history or genetic information,
political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based
factors protected by law.
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