Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse (RN/LPN)

Elite Care Management, Inc. • Riverwoods, IL

1d • $35 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Elite Care Management is seeking a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to provide one-on-one home health care to a patient in Riverwoods. The nurse works with one patient for the full shift, getting to know the patient and family and addressing the patient’s needs at home. The role includes planning, organizing, and assisting with home health care services, as well as supporting daily living, comfort, and overall well-being to enhance quality of life. The listed part-time schedule is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Requirements

• Current RN or LPN state license.
• Current CPR card.
• Driver’s license.
• Social Security card.
• Auto insurance card.
• TB test results: a two-step test or chest X-ray within the last 12 months, or QuantiFERON Gold blood work within the last five years.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage and direct care according to a patient care plan.

Responsibilities

• Observe the patient, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify a supervisor or physician about the patient’s condition, reactions to drugs or treatments, and significant incidents.
• Follow organizational and nursing policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively in spoken and written form.
• Manage and direct patient care according to the patient care plan and update the plan as needed.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, and monitor and document the effectiveness of interventions.
• Respond as appropriate to changes in the patient’s condition and report changes to the appropriate physician or supervisor.
• Assist patients with daily living activities and support their comfort and overall well-being.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Paid orientation and patient training.
• Weekly pay with direct deposit.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Additional supplemental benefits through AFLAC.
• 24/7 on-call support.
• Hands-on training lab.
• Employee assistance program.
• Referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed