Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Manager-Far South Suburban East

Advocate Health; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Home Health Case Management in the Far Southeast Suburbs. This role involves developing patient relationships, ensuring quality care, and providing education. Candidates should have an Illinois RN license and experience in medical-surgical nursing. Flexibility in hours is required, including on-call duties. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available for new hires.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of medical-surgical experience.
• 10+ hours of continuing education annually.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Facilitates quality, cost-effective care and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrates teamwork and ongoing education.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Current Illinois RN license

Tools

Patient care equipment

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Manager-Far South Suburban East

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Position Overview

LOCATION: Far Southeast Suburbs, including Calumet City, Lynwood, Dolton, Glenwood, Lansing, Posen, South Holland, Thornton, Burnham, Riverdale

HOURS: Days; must be able to work one summer and one winter holiday, and rotate on an on-call schedule.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, payable when employed in this role at the time of payout. Internal team members are not eligible.

Major Responsibilities

• Nurse/Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships, demonstrating adaptive communication, providing individualized care, and involving patients and families in planning.
• Assuring/Improving Quality Care: Facilitates quality, cost-effective care, mobilizes resources, participates in quality initiatives, and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Patient/Staff Education: Meets learning needs, utilizes resources, and promotes educational growth among staff.
• Nursing Process: Uses nursing problem-solving, recognizes clinical changes, makes decisions, prioritizes care, and coordinates referrals and discharge planning.
• Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development: Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, ongoing education, and maintains required certifications.

Licensure & Education

• Current Illinois RN license
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program
• 10+ hours of continuing education annually
• Minimum 1 year of medical-surgical experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effective communication and documentation skills
• Computer proficiency
• Time management and organizational skills
• Familiarity with patient care equipment

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and on-call
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, transport patients and equipment, and respond quickly to patient needs
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance, with patient handling equipment used for heavier lifts

This description provides a general overview of the role; other duties may be assigned as necessary.