RN – Respiratory Med/Surg (Weekend)

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC in Peoria, IL seeks a professional RN to provide nursing care within an interdisciplinary team using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care at home. You will coordinate with patients and families to develop individualized care plans, implement interventions, document care accurately, and promote safety and quality in a home-based setting.

This full-time role requires strong clinical judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of employment.
• Current BLS certification.
• Diploma in Nursing required; clinical practice experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies and solve clinical problems efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status through interviews, observations and exams.
• Develop individualized care plans with patients, families and team.
• Implement interventions and evaluate patient progress.
• Document patient information accurately and timely.
• Ensure safe use of equipment and perform bedside lab testing per protocols.
• Prioritize tasks based on patient needs and collaborate with team members.
• Educate patients considering cultural, age and developmental factors.
• Promote patient safety and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Advocate for patients and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
• Contribute to patient and family satisfaction through excellent service and teamwork.

Skills

Assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Teaching / patient education

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Position Overview:

This role involves providing professional nursing care within an interdisciplinary team, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patient status through interviews, observations, and physical exams.


• Develop individualized care plans collaboratively with patients, families, and healthcare team.


• Implement interventions to achieve expected outcomes and evaluate patient progress.


• Document patient information accurately and timely.


• Ensure safe use of equipment and perform bedside lab testing per protocols.


• Prioritize tasks based on patient needs and collaborate effectively with team members.


• Educate patients considering cultural, age, and developmental factors.


• Promote patient safety, adhere to standards of care, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.


• Advocate for patients and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.


• Contribute to patient and family satisfaction through excellent service and team collaboration.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the relevant state.


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.


• Diploma in Nursing required; experience in clinical practice preferred.


• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.


• Ability to adapt teaching strategies and solve clinical problems efficiently.