Registered Nurse

Nightingale-Home-Healthcare; Illinois; On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

3 weeks PTO per year

Referral bonuses up to $500

401K match after one year

Job summary

Nightingale Home Healthcare is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in patients’ homes across Du Page, Cook, and surrounding areas from our Willowbrook, IL base.

The RN will manage patient care, develop care plans, and coordinate with LPNs and aides. Must have active RN license, CPR, and valid driver's license; willingness to cover multiple counties is required.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with current credentials.
• OASIS and Wellsky (Kinser) experience preferred; training provided.
• Med-surge and wound care experience preferred.
• CPR certification current.
• Valid driver’s license with auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and case management in home setting.
• Admit patients for service and develop plan of care.
• Coordinate and supervise care by LPNs and Home Health Aides.
• Document patient notes and visit records timely.
• Assess patient condition and determine need for additional services.

Skills

Licensed RN

OASIS experience

Wellsky (Kinser) experience

Med-surge experience

Wound care experience

CPR certification

Valid driver’s license

Tools

OASIS

Wellsky Kinser

Job description

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Nightingale Home Healthcare of Illinois Inc - Willowbrook, IL 60527 Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: $55.00 - $55.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: Road Warrior Job Shift: Day Job Category: Health Care Home Health Registered Nurse - part-time needed!

Pay: This is a paid per visit position with routine visit rates starting at $55 per visit.

Must be willing to cover Du Page, Cook, and surrounding areas

Nightingale Home Healthcare provides patients with around the clock care and support. We offer a competitive salary, flexible scheduling, mileage reimbursement, 3 weeks of PTO per year, one-on-one patient care, referral bonuses up to $500, and regular evaluations with annual merit increases. Our full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a 401K match after one year of employment. We offer multiple full-time, part-time and per diem opportunities with the progressive orientation process and competitive salary in AZ, CA, CT, FL, IL, IN, MA, MN, NV, OH.

The RN's overall responsibility is to provide direct patient care and case management to an assigned caseload in the home setting in accordance with physician’s orders. This includes admission of patients for service and determining and developing a plan of care.

Duties

• Obtains medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition, from the patient and/or family member.
• Conducts a brief physical examination of the patient, including vital signs, ambulatory status, mental status, bowel and urinary regularity, appetite and type of diet.
• Interprets nursing services of the agency to patients and families as part of planning of care.
• Provides skilled care and maintains confidentiality of client’s situation, records and services provided according to HIPAA regulations.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of his/her nursing service to the individual and family.
• Submits all patient notes and/or visit records on a timely basis.
• Develops, implements, participates in the nursing care plans and coordinates total patient care.
• Evaluates the patient’s condition and home situation, determine if the services of a LPN, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Attendant will be required and the frequency of this situation.
• Obtains orders for paramedical services and submits referral to the Director of Clinical Services, i.e., physical therapy, medical social services, etc.
• Coordinates and supervises the care given by the LPN, Home Health Aide and/or Personal Care Attendant assigned to provide care to the patient.

QualificationsQualifications Include:

• Licensed RN
• OASIS and Wellsky (Kinser) experience preferred, we provide training.
• Med-surge and wound care experience preferred.
• Physical within the last year
• Current TB results (within last 12 months) and CPR Certification.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of liability insurance on automobile, driving history report.
• Ability to attend orientation at our Willowbrook office for 1-3 days