Home Health Registered Nurse - Impactful Patient Care

Elara Caring; Illinois; On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Registered Nurse Home Health to support Chicago and the western Chicago suburbs. You will assess patients, perform initial and ongoing evaluations, and provide nursing care per the plan of care while protecting privacy and maintaining HIPAA standards.

Requirements include an active RN license and 1+ year of clinical nursing experience; Home Health experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Current State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Certificate, Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate).
• 1+ year of nursing experience in a clinical care setting.
• Home Health experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds and assist with patient positioning and equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to determine care needs.
• Complete initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Protect patient and staff privacy per HIPAA.
• Provide nursing care according to care plan and physician orders.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the care team.
• Educate patients and families on care and safety.
• Act promptly when patient conditions change.
• Support quality, safe, and continuous patient care.

Education

RN licensure (State)

Accredited nursing program (Certificate/Diploma/Associate/Baccalaureate)

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Registered Nurse Home Health to support Chicago and the western Chicago suburbs. You will assess patients, perform initial and ongoing evaluations, and provide nursing care per the plan of care while protecting privacy and maintaining HIPAA standards.

Requirements include an active RN license and 1+ year of clinical nursing experience; Home Health experience is preferred but not required.