Home Health and Geriatric Care… at Firefly Home… · Merrillvi…

Home Health & Geriatric Care Management (Registered Nurse)

Pay: $40-$50 per nursing visit | $45 per hour for care management Location: Merrillville, IN Service Area: Lake and Porter Counties Job Type: Part-Time / PRN – Flexible Schedule

Make a Difference on Your Schedule

Are you a compassionate, passionate Registered Nurse who thrives on helping adults and their families navigate healthcare needs, provide quality care, coordinate services, and maintain their independence? Are you looking for a flexible part-time/PRN opportunity that allows you to use your nursing expertise while making a meaningful difference in your community?

Firefly Home Health and First Call Care Management are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our teams!

This unique opportunity combines hands-on in-home nursing care with geriatric care management, allowing you to support clients medically while helping them and their families navigate the often-complex healthcare system.

Pay, Flexibility & Benefits

• Competitive pay: Earn $40-$50 per nursing visit and $45 per hour for geriatric care management services.
• Flexible Part-time/PRN schedule: Start with a manageable, flexible schedule, with the potential for additional hours as our client base grows.
• Variety in your work: Combine clinical nursing visits with care coordination, client advocacy, and family support.
• Meaningful, relationship-based care: Build connections with clients and families while helping older adults remain safe, healthy, and independent.
• Professional independence: Use your clinical judgment and organizational skills while collaborating with families, physicians, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Opportunity for growth: Expand your involvement as client needs and service opportunities increase.

This is an excellent opportunity for an RN seeking flexibility, competitive compensation, and rewarding work without committing to a traditional full-time schedule.

Please note: This is a dual-employment opportunity involving Firefly Home Health and First Call Care Management. Compensation is based on nursing visits and care management hours, as applicable. Additional employment benefits, if any, will be discussed during the hiring process.

About the Opportunity

The selected RN will provide services through two organizations:

Firefly Home Health focuses on providing quality in-home nursing services, conducting clinical assessments, monitoring health conditions, and supporting clients' individualized healthcare needs.

First Call Care Management focuses on comprehensive geriatric care management, coordinating services, developing care plans, advocating for clients, and helping families make informed decisions about care.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, dependable, organized, and passionate about assisting adults and their families. The ideal candidate enjoys working independently, building trusting relationships, and helping clients navigate changing healthcare needs with confidence and dignity.

Important: This position is open to Registered Nurses (RNs) only. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) applicants will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Firefly Home Health– In-Home Nursing

• Provide in-home nursing visits throughout Lake and Porter Counties.
• Perform nursing assessments and identify clients' medical and healthcare needs.
• Monitor clients' conditions and recognize, document, and communicate changes in health status.
• Deliver nursing care in accordance with individualized plans of care and professional nursing standards.
• Educate clients and families regarding medications, treatments, disease management, safety, and ongoing care needs.
• Communicate and collaborate with physicians, family members, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation.
• Follow applicable home health regulations, organizational policies, and professional nursing requirements.

First Call Care Management – Geriatric Care Management

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' medical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Develop, implement, and oversee individualized care plans.
• Coordinate healthcare providers, in-home services, community resources, and other support services.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, families, physicians, caregivers, and other members of the care team.
• Advocate for clients' preferences, safety, independence, dignity, and quality of life.
• Help families understand healthcare options, navigate care transitions, and make informed care-related decisions.
• Monitor changing client needs and adjust care plans as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, current, and confidential client records.
• Follow applicable laws, regulations, ethical guidelines, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• RN applicants only; LPN applicants will not be considered.
• At least 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.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems, aging-related services, and resources available to older adults.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, documentation, and care-planning skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple clients and responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Valid driver's license and dependable transportation.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Lake and Porter Counties.
• Compassionate, patient, dependable, and professional approach to client care.
• A genuine passion for helping adults and families navigate healthcare challenges and improve their quality of life.

Schedule & Work Environment

This is a flexible, part-time/PRN position designed for an RN who values the ability to manage their schedule while providing meaningful care.

Hours will vary based on client needs, nursing visit assignments, and care management responsibilities. The selected candidate should be comfortable coordinating availability across both organizations and traveling to client homes throughout the service area.

As the client base expands, there may be opportunities for additional hours and increased involvement.

Apply Today!

Join Firefly Home Health and First Call Care Management and become part of a team dedicated to supporting older adults and the families who care for them.

If you are a compassionate RN who enjoys combining clinical expertise with personalized care coordination, client advocacy, and family support, we would love to hear from you.