Home Health Float RN

American Addiction Centers•Arlington Heights, IL

3d•$36 - $53•Remote

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to support both the Home Health and Hospital at Home teams. This role will cover the Lake Zurich, Palatine, Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, and Park Ridge areas. It is a full-time position with four 10-hour shifts per week, ideally from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Every third weekend coverage is required. The organization is willing to train, but strong clinical inpatient and/or home health skills are desired. This position offers Float Premium Pay and a Sign-On Bonus for external hires.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing.
Active RN license in state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
3-4 years clinical experience (Med Surg, ICU or ER)
1-2 years in home health.
Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.
Cultural competence and respect for patient diversity.
Good organization, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Complete scheduled patient visits and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and update plans of care as needed.
Communicate treatment changes with physicians and the primary registered nurse.
Monitor patient response to care and revise interventions accordingly.
Coordinate scheduling and case conferences with primary nurse when appropriate.
Assists with the discharge planning process according to agency standards and utilizes interagency/system and community resources to ensure continuity of care after discharge.
Communicates problems to physicians and primary Registered Nurse, and clearly states plans, actions and goals so that changes are reflected as they occur.
Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with all regulations.
Follow agency policies and safely perform required patient care activities.
Provide age-appropriate care based on patient needs and developmental stage.