RN Weekender - Medical Pulmonary Unit - Days

Live Well Homecare; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Shift differentials

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking an RN Weekender for the Medical Pulmonary Unit to provide comprehensive patient care, conduct assessments, and develop care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree or BSN, an active Illinois RN license, and CPR certification. Strong communication and coordination skills are essential, with opportunities for incentives and a supportive environment supporting professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associate or BSN from an accredited program.
• Current Illinois RN license.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association).
• Strong communication, assessment and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and collect health data.
• Coordinate care plans and ensure safe interventions.
• Communicate effectively with all healthcare stakeholders.
• Provide personalized patient and family education based on assessment.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Maintain up-to-date nursing knowledge of practices, laws, and standards.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Effective communication

Illinois RN license

CPR certification

Education

Associate's degree

BSN

Job description

Role Overview:

The RN Weekender in the Medical Pulmonary Unit provides comprehensive patient care, including assessment, data collection, and care planning. They effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare teams, ensuring individualized education and safe, timely interventions. The role involves participating in quality improvement initiatives and maintaining current nursing standards, laws, and regulations.

Role Overview:

The RN Weekender in the Medical Pulmonary Unit provides comprehensive patient care, including assessment, data collection, and care planning. They effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare teams, ensuring individualized education and safe, timely interventions. The role involves participating in quality improvement initiatives and maintaining current nursing standards, laws, and regulations.

Qualifications & Skills:

Candidates must have an Associate's degree or BSN from an accredited institution, current Illinois nursing licensure, and CPR certification from the American Heart Association. Strong communication, assessment, and coordination skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting patient assessments and collecting health data
• Coordinating care plans and ensuring interventions are appropriate and safe
• Communicating effectively with all healthcare stakeholders
• Providing personalized patient and family education based on assessment
• Participating in quality improvement activities
• Maintaining professional knowledge of nursing practices, laws, and standards

Benefits:

Full-time and part-time staff are eligible for incentives, shift differentials, tuition reimbursement, health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, and wellness programs. The organization promotes professional growth and community involvement, fostering a culture of connection and belonging.