Home Health RN

Inspiredhomecare; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Inspired Home Care is seeking a Home Care RN to manage a personal caseload delivering intermittent skilled nursing care in patients' homes. This PRN/Part Time role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered service with independent scheduling and strong time management.

The RN will assess conditions, review medications, perform Oasis assessments, wound care, IV therapy, and coordinate with therapists and physicians to optimize care plans. Travel to multiple patients daily is required.

Qualifications

• State RN license required.
• 1 year of experience in in-home care.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Compassionate and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to travel to multiple patients per day.
• Preferred knowledge of WellSky Kinnser.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' condition during every visit and chart observations.
• Perform evaluation tasks including vital signs and medication review, Oasis assessment, wound care and IV therapy.
• Dress or re-dress open wounds and assess the progress of healing.
• Educate patients and their families on proper home health care strategies and procedures.
• Coordinate with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, Physicians and others involved in the care plan.
• Make recommendations for devices or tools that might improve the patient's quality of life.
• Listen to the patient and respond to concerns or requests.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Compassionate demeanor

Travel to patients

Education

State RN license

Tools

WellSky Kinnser

Job description

Home Care RN

Inspired Home Care is rapidly expanding and we are hiring PRN and Part Time effective immediately. We work with patients of all ages and backgrounds who require Intermittent Skilled Care in their home. We hire the most compassionate and thoughtful talent in the field. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, so time management skills and the ability to work independently are essential. However, it is important to provide each patient with the time and attention necessary to meet his or her needs. If you enjoy working one-on-one with patients outside of a clinical setting, please submit your resume.

Home Health Nurse Responsibilities:

• Assess patients' condition during every visit and chart your observations
• Perform evaluation tasks including vital signs and medication review, Oasis assessment, wound care and IV therapy
• Dress or re-dress open wounds and assess the progress of healing
• Educate patients and their families on proper home health care strategies and procedures
• Coordinate with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, Physicians and anyone else involved in the patient's care plan
• Make recommendations for devices or tools that might improve the patient's quality of life
• Listen to the patient and respond to concerns or requests

Qualifications:

• State RN license required
• 1 year of experience in in-home care
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Compassionate and friendly demeanor
• Ability to travel to multiple patients per day
• Preferred knowledge of WellSky Kinnser