RN HH Case Manager @ CH Home South Metro B - Nursing

HireTalent; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Home Health RN to provide exceptional care in a field-based role. This position requires traveling to patients' homes, offering personalized care, education on medications, and disease management. You'll utilize your nursing skills to perform wound care, IV administration, and assist patients in their self-care routines. With a focus on patient-centered care, this role offers a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a flexible setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year Home Health RN experience is required.
• Active BLS and state RN license are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide home health care to patients with various comorbidities.
• Perform wound care, IV administration, and patient education.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Wound Care

IV Administration

Computer Documentation

Transportation Reliability

Education

Active RN License (IL)

BLS Certification

Tools

EPIC

Sapphire IV Pumps

Advocate Laptop

Job description

Must Have:

2 years RN home health preferred.

JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is 100% in the field, with nurse driving from one patient to the next. There is no "office" to report to; all meetings are held virtually, and nursing supplies are delivered. Initial training is required on-site in Oakbrook for 2-3 days. Case Manager can expect to see 20-30 patients per week, with an expectation of 6 routine visits per day. Patients typically have multiple comorbidities and can include (but are not limited to): CHF, COPD, pneumonia, cancer, dementia, kidney disease, hypertension, fall, fracture, infections, cellulitis, post-surgical, wound care, ostomy care, labs, IV infusion, etc. Care consists of education on medications, disease management, and self-care, along with performing skills such as wound care, infusion, line maintenance, ostomy care, etc., and teaching patients how to perform care for these as well. EPIC/Computer charting is utilized, and Sapphire IV pumps are used. The traveler will be provided an Advocate laptop for charting. Any solid color scrubs are acceptable. The candidate MUST provide their own transportation to/from all patient visits.

South Metro B Coverage area: 60401, 60411, 60412, 60417, 60422, 60426, 60428, 60429, 60430, 60443, 60449, 60466, 60471, 60475, 60478, 60484, 60486.

Candidate MUST HAVE:

1. 1 year Home Health RN experience
2. Active BLS (AHA) and state RN license (IL)
3. Wound care experience (wound vacs, pleural drains, and ostomy care)
4. Able to complete peripheral blood draws, central line care, and IV administration through multiple devices (elastomeric, IV pumps)
5. Excellent assessment skills
6. Experience with computer documentation
7. Reliable transportation, active driver’s license, and insurance