Registered Nurse Lake County

One Home Health; Illinois; On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Sick Time

Competitive compensation

Supportive clinical leadership

Professional growth and advancement

Job summary

One Home Health seeks an experienced Home Health RN to manage caseloads across Lake County and surrounding communities. The role emphasizes skilled nursing visits, independent clinical judgment, and high-quality patient outcomes in home settings.

You will coordinate with physicians and caregivers, perform admissions and discharges, and ensure Medicare and state compliance while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Illinois RN license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• 1–2 years of RN experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize a full caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of home health patients, performing skilled nursing visits, assessments, and care plan updates.
• Perform admissions, recertifications, resumptions of care, and discharges.
• Complete accurate and timely OASIS assessments and documentation.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Educate patients and family members on disease management, medications, treatment plans, and home safety.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes in health status.
• Administer medications, treatments, and skilled nursing interventions as ordered.
• Maintain documentation that meets Medicare, State of Illinois, and agency compliance standards.
• Promote quality patient care and positive health outcomes in the home setting.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication

Independent prioritization

Education

Illinois RN license

Tools

Axxess software

Job description

Experienced Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)

One Home Health is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and independent Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing team serving the Lake County and surrounding communities.

We are looking for a nurse who is comfortable managing a caseload, providing skilled care in patients' homes, and making sound clinical decisions independently while delivering exceptional patient outcomes

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Job Type:

Full-time, Part-Time, PRN/Per Diem (Opportunities for growth)
Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour (based on experience)
Service Area: Location may include Lake County, Mundelein, Libertyville, Vernon Hills, Waukegan, Wauconda, Grayslake, North Chicago and surrounding areas

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid Sick Time
• Competitive compensation
• Supportive clinical leadership
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of home health patients, performing skilled nursing visits, assessments, and care plan updates.
• Perform admissions, recertifications, resumptions of care, and discharges.
• Complete accurate and timely OASIS assessments and documentation.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Educate patients and family members on disease management, medications, treatment plans, and home safety.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes in health status.
• Administer medications, treatments, and skilled nursing interventions as ordered.
• Maintain documentation that meets Medicare, State of Illinois, and agency compliance standards.
• Promote quality patient care and positive health outcomes in the home setting.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of RN experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize a full caseload.

Preferred

• Home health experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of OASIS documentation and Medicare home health regulations.
• Skilled nursing experience.
• Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) background.
• Experience with Axxess software.
• Wound care, oncology, or chronic disease management certification.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Why Join One Home Health?

At One Home Health, we empower our nurses to practice at the highest level while providing the support, leadership, and resources needed for success. If you're passionate about delivering one-on-one patient care and making a meaningful difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.