RN (Home Care)

Sarah Bush Lincoln • Mattoon, IL

4d • $39 - $61

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in accordance with state licensure status and in compliance with organizational policies and procedures, applicable health care standards, and governmental laws and regulations. The role involves assessing patient health and situations, planning and coordinating individualized care, implementing and evaluating care, performing ordered therapeutic procedures, and documenting patient assessments and progress. The nurse also provides patient and family education and supervises LPN and aide staff as required.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Illinois.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Automobile insurance.
• Illinois driver’s license.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect pertinent patient health and situation data and recognize normal and abnormal findings.
• Plan and evaluate care in collaboration with appropriate disciplines for assigned patients.
• Analyze assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues.
• Evaluate progress toward goals and outcomes and report data and outcomes to physicians and other disciplines as appropriate.
• Implement care and supervise care delivered by other team members in accordance with the plan of care and approved safety and infection control standards.
• Pursue required knowledge and skills through unit orientation, in-service programs, current literature, and clinical learning opportunities, in collaboration with the Leader/Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned to assist with overall agency operations.
• Identify expected outcomes for an individualized plan of care.
• Participate in Health System committees, community organizations, and professional associations as requested.
• Participate in regular utilization reviews as required.
• Perform therapeutic procedures and treatments as ordered by the physician.
• Develop plans prescribing strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes.
• Prepare and submit documentation of client assessments, summaries, CPSA, case conferences, and progress notes according to policy.
• Assess patient and family needs, physical and emotional conditions, and responses to the plan of care and CP.
• Supervise LPN and aide staff as required by job duties and in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Establish effective working relationships with peers, physicians, and other health care team members, and consult appropriate resources regarding patient care decisions.
• Use teaching strategies to promote health and a safe environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree