Part-Time Per Diem PRN Home Health Nurse

KPH Healthcare Services • Hoffman Estates, IL

114d • $36 - $38

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing services utilizing a comprehensive base of nursing theory and nursing process, and communicates/documents observations and assessments. This position involves providing services to clients in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, Agency policy, and accepted professional standards of practice.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements.

Nice To Haves

• BSN or PHN preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience in an acute care setting or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act and standards for home health.
• Performs comprehensive assessments of client status, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental.
• Completes comprehensive assessments including OASIS data set within forty-eight (48) hours of referral for speech therapy unless other arrangements are made.
• Develops and/or follows an individualized Plan of Care that incorporates analysis of data and current scientific evidence.
• Provides skilled interventions with a focus for achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time.
• Reports changes and information necessary to modify and update the care plan to reflect progress towards goals (outcomes).
• Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice.
• Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual values.
• Communicates effectively and in accordance with Agency policies.
• Reports significant changes in client status to physician and other members of the team in a timely manner consistent with client needs.
• Maintains client records showing systematic assessment, planning intervention, and evaluation.
• Participates in team meetings and clarifies individualized reporting responsibilities with all new team members.
• Documents legibly and according to Agency documentation guidelines.
• Follows Agency guidelines for completion of forms, reflecting the orders and care plan.
• Submits forms weekly including all communication and documentation.
• Initiates actions to improve the quality of patient care.
• Takes appropriate actions independently and responsively in-home care situations.
• Initiates referrals as needed to other health team members when delegated by the Case Manager.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to potentially unsafe situations.
• Assesses environmental safety and takes initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety.
• Notifies supervisor of need for review and/or training related to equipment, procedures, or safety/infection control.
• Participates in ongoing, professional self-development.
• Participates in all mandatory education per Agency requirements.
• Identifies needs for personal professional development.
• Demonstrates competency in areas of assignment or identifies the need for additional training.
• Supervises applicable home care team members as delegated by RN Case Manager.
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $36.00-38.91 per hour compensation.
• Final offer determined after consideration of skills, experience, and education.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees