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PAY: $60.00 - $100 per visit PRN rates, mileage reimbursement, iPads with company paid cellular data, opportunities for full-time positions with benefits
Flexibility: Flexible scheduling is offered for nurses seeking better work-life balance. You may choose the days, number of cases, locations, and times you work, and you can work full-time or part-time.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The registered nurse plans, organizes, and directs home care services emphasizing health education/experience. The RN Case Manager travels to a patient’s home to administer the services dictated by their physician and by At Home Quality Care while helping patients maintain their independence and quality of life.
Responsibilities
Patient Care: Assess and chart observations of the patient's condition and needs at each home visit.
Complete evaluation tasks, including medication reviews and vital signs.
Initiate the Plan of Care and make necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
Provide education to patients and family members on proper home health procedures and strategies.
Develop a care plan, establishing goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
Provide health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
Identify discharge planning needs as part of the care plan. Prepare patient and family for discharge.
Act as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and coordinate patient care for the assigned caseload.
Coordinate with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, MSWs and other individuals in the patient care plan. Perform a supervisory visit with CNA (when part of the care plan) once every two weeks.
Communication: Prepare clinical notes and update the primary physician when necessary.
Communicate with the physician and office regarding the patient's needs and report any changes in the patient's condition; obtain/receive physician's orders as required.
Communicate with community health-related persons to coordinate the care plan.
Report to home office on any updates, concerns and issues regarding the patient.
Position Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current licensure in state of Illinois and current CPR certification.
Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides.
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, basic math skills, nursing skills per competency checklist.
Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile insured under the state of IL. Automobile is in good working order.