RN (Home Care)

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care in home health services in Illinois. The role requires data collection, care planning, and collaboration with physicians and the health team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while delivering patient and family education and supervising support staff as needed, in accordance with state regulations and agency policies.

Qualifications

• ADN required.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• RN license with Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• Driver's license - State of Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient data and health status.
• Coordinate and implement the plan of care.
• Identify diagnoses and care needs.
• Evaluate patient progress and outcomes.
• Provide nursing care and supervise staff.
• Document assessments and care plans.
• Educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians and health team.

Education

ADN

Job description

RN (Home Care)**Job Description**Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care in accordance with state licensure status and in compliance with policies and procedures, applicable health care standards and governmental laws and regulations.**Responsibilities**Assessment- Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient's health or the situation. Recognizes normal and abnormal findings when gathering data., Coordination of Care- Plans and evaluates care in collaboration with appropriate disciplines for assigned patients., Diagnosis - Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnosis, problems, and issues., Evaluation- Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. Reports data and outcomes to as appropriate to physician and/or other disciplines., Implementation - Implements care and supervises care delivered by other team members in alignment with the plan of care and approved safety and infection control standards., Knowledge - In collaboration with Leader/Director, actively pursues required knowledge and skills through orientation activities specific to the unit, unit based in-service programs, reading current literature and seeking new clinical learning opportunities., Other duties as assigned to assist with overall operations of the agency., Outcomes Identification - Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation., Participates as a member of Health System committees, community organizations and professional associations as requested., Participates in regular utilization reviews as required., Performs therapeutic procedures and treatments as ordered by the physician., Planning - Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes., Prepares and submits documentation of client assessments, summaries, CPSA, case conferences, and progress notes according to policy., Provides skills assessments of patient/family needs, physical and emotional conditions, and responses to the POC and CP., Provides supervision for LPN, Aide staff as required by job duties in accordance to state and federal regulations., Relationships - Establishes effective working relationships with peers, physicians, and other members of the health care team. Identifies and confers with appropriate resources regarding patient care decisions., Teaching - Employs teaching strategies to promote health and a safe environment.**Requirements**ADN (Required)Automobile Insurance - Sarah Bush Lincoln, BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, Driver's License - State of Illinois, RN-Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation**Compensation**Estimated Compensation Range$39.12 - $60.64Pay based on experience