1-2 years of nursing experience, preferably in home care, hospice, ER, or Med-Surg
Current CPR certification
Responsibilities
Conduct initial assessments of patients and families to identify home care needs
Regularly re-evaluate nursing needs of patients
Initiate and revise care plans based on patient status
Utilize health assessment data for nursing diagnoses
Develop comprehensive care plans with patient and family involvement
Implement preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
Benefits
Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance options (HMO, BA, PPO, HSA)
Wellness Program that lowers medical premiums for participants
Guardian Dental and Vision Insurance
403b retirement plan with up to 4% employer match
Student Loan Repayment assistance
On Demand Payment option
Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 paid holidays
Longevity, Employee Referral, and Perfect Attendance bonuses
Full Job Description
Schedule Available: Monday - Friday during normal business hours. On-call duties receive additional compensation. Home Health Visits happen in a 25 mile radius within Palos Heights, IL. Mileage reimbursement is $0.76/mile.
Benefits:
Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance (choice of HMO, BA, PPO, and HSA)
Right way Healthcare Management
Wellness Program (reduces medical premiums for enrolled employees and spouse)
Guardian Dental Insurance (HMO or PPO) and Guardian Vision Insurance
Retirement 403b with up to 4% employer match
Student Loan Repayment
On Demand Payment
Paid Time Off (PTO)
(8) Paid Holidays
Longevity Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Perfect Attendance Bonus
Summary of essential job functions:
Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(s).
Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Requirements
Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) for the State of IL.
Minimum of 1-2 years' experience, at least one of which in the area of home care nursing, hospice, ER or Med surg.
