Registered Nurse

Healthcare Plus; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Healthcare Plus is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide in-home health care services, perform assessments, develop and revise care plans, administer treatments, and coordinate with physicians. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with a reliable vehicle.

The RN will collaborate with families and care teams to support patient health goals, ensure safety, and manage discharge planning as needed during home visits.

Qualifications

• RN license required in the state where you practice.
• CPR certification required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial patient and family assessment for home care.
• Re-evaluate patient nursing needs regularly.
• Initiate and revise plan of care as Patient status changes.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Counsel patient and family on nursing care needs.
• Coordinate patient care and communicate with physicians.

Skills

Self-directed

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Education

RN license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Complete an initial assessment of the patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
2. Regularly re -evaluates patient nursing needs.
3. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
4. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
5. Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
6. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
7. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
8. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
9. Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
10. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
11. Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and ateast every sixty days.
12. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required.
13. Communicates with the community health-related persons to coordinate the care plan.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Registered Nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State.
2. Maintains a current CPR certification.
3. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order. If not a licensed driver, must have a driver that is licensed that is able to take them on visits.
4. Minimum of two years experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred.
5. Self directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
6. Demonstrate excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
7. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
8. Responsible for supervising home health aides.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Holiday Pay
• License/Certification:
  • CPR Certification (Required)
  • RN License (Required)