RN HOME HEALTH START OF CARE NURSE

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Apply today for IMMEDIATE HIRE PRN ONLY

IMMEDIATE HIRE! Fast-growing 4.5 STAR rated home health company has immediate opening for skilled visiting RN's in Cook, DuPage, Will, Kane, and Lake Counties to be a part of our experienced clinical team.

QUALIFICATIONS of Registered Nurse :

· RN nurse license required

· Must have Home Health SOC experience

· Current CPR Certification

· Valid Driver's license

· Valid Car Insurance

· Familiar with Axxess EMR Software

· Excellent communication and time-management skills

RESPONSIBILITIES of Registered Nurse:

• Completes 3-4 Start of Cares daily and generate the Plan of Care.
• Ability to drive to Cook, DuPage, Will, Kane and Lake Counties.
• Provides friendly and professional service in person, over the phone and through written communications.
• Provides infusion and other skilled nursing care to patients including, but not limited to; patient assessments, patient/caregiver teaching, development and revision of the plan of care, implementation of physician orders, monitoring patient response, response to emergency patient needs and psychosocial support.
• Safely and accurately administers medications, without errors, including oral, IM, SQ, and IV products, when necessary.
• Dress or redress open wounds and assess progress of healing.
• Completes all required patient care documentation and reports accurately.
• Submits all required patient care documentation and reports in a timely manner.
• Communicates to Agency Supervisor, physicians and other health care providers, as appropriate.
• Takes on call responsibility as assigned to provide 24-hour availability and provides these services in accordance with established protocols, when necessary.
• Takes professional responsibility for self-protection during required work in potentially hazardous situations (e.g. handling of blood and body fluids).
• Uses technology to thoroughly document all patient care activities and interventions according to organizational policy and procedure.
• Accurately performs necessary nursing responsibilities including, but not limited to obtaining lab specimens, performing vital signs, and administering oxygen therapy.
• Demonstrates appropriate storage and handling of drug products as well as human specimens.
• Counsels/advises patients regarding symptom/side effect management during therapy and within the scope of practice.
• Teaches patients and family members regarding the treatment care plan and what to expect and thoroughly documents the teaching and response to teaching.
• Collects and records all patient data as required per the care plan and/or other protocol and analyzes patient trends and outcomes.
• Maintains a current knowledge of all equipment utilized and performs calibration, and quality assurance of all equipment.
• Actively participates with organizational quality and performance improvement efforts.
• Supports the account executives and clinical liaisons by providing educational programs or visits to referrals sources, as requested.
• Positions available for Cook, DuPage, Will, Kane, and Lake Counties.
• Per Diem: $50 - $110.

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Contract Length:

• More than 1 year

Environment:

• Outpatient

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Nurse Patient Ratio:

• 1:1

Employer type:

• Home care

Specialty :

• Home health

Patient Type:

• Adults
• Geriatric

PRN:

• Yes

Work Remotely

• Yes

Job Types: PRN Only

Salary: $50.00 - $110.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you familiar with Axxess EMR Software?

Education:

• Bachelors (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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Pay: $50.00 - $110.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Hourly bonus

Weekly schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Remote