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Job ID: 888894
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,973.17
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health
Location
New Lenox, IL | Home Health
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Onsite / Field-Based
Key Responsibilities
- Prescribe, coordinate, and deliver patient care through the nursing process in accordance with professional nursing standards
- Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments addressing physical, psychosocial, environmental, and community resource needs across the lifespan
- Initiate, evaluate, and modify Plans of Care as needed; establish discharge plans in collaboration with patients, physicians, other disciplines, and caregivers
- Complete OASIS documentation and all clinical documentation in accordance with Federal, State, and agency regulatory guidelines
- Assess and implement educational strategies for patients, families, and caregivers; perform home visits as well as some telehealth/virtual visits
- Supervise CNAs and coordinate care with other healthcare team members while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality standards
Required Qualifications
- Home Health nursing experience required
- Active Illinois RN license (must be active at time of submission)
- Active BLS certification or willingness to obtain prior to start
- Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance required
- COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations required — declinations will not be approved
- Local candidates preferred; candidates located outside the service territory may not be considered
Preferred Experience / Skills
- OASIS and start-of-care experience strongly preferred
- Strong Med/Surg background with some Home Health experience may be considered
- Familiarity with chronic disease management, wound/ostomy care, or infusion management
Why Join Us
- Work with a home health program recognized among the top Medicare-certified agencies for quality of care, patient experience, and best practice implementation
- Mileage reimbursed at the standard IRS rate; iPad and EMR access provided for seamless documentation in the field