RN-Home Health Part time

SSM Health • Mount Vernon, IL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

SSM Health at Home Mount Vernon is seeking a Registered Nurse for a part-time Home Health position. This role offers the autonomy to schedule patient visits flexibly and provides the opportunity for 1:1 patient care. As a Home Health RN, you will collaborate with a team on treatment plans, utilize resources available in patients' homes, educate patients and their families, and adapt care plans to evolving patient needs. The position involves coordinating, facilitating, and performing interdisciplinary plans of care through assessment and evaluation of patient conditions and care effectiveness, under the direction of an attending physician. This includes traveling to patient homes, Community-Based Residential Facilities (CBRF), assisted living locations, hospitals, or other sites to meet patients and families/caregivers, assess patient care needs, and ensure care aligns with home care and/or hospice policies, procedures, and regulations. Territories covered include Clinton, Washington, Perry, Marion, Jefferson, Franklin, Wayne, Hamilton, and Edwards Counties in Illinois.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
• No experience required
• Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) (for Illinois)
• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Driver License – State Issued
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration (for Missouri)
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) (for Oklahoma)
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (for Wisconsin)

Responsibilities

• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Collaborates, consults and communicates with physician regarding the plan of care and changes to patient status.
• Provides physician with regular updates on progress and recommends revision of plan care, documents status and communication in adherence with regulations.
• Coordinates and communicates with multi-disciplinary team members and outside agencies as appropriate to achieve expected outcomes for patient care and education through end of life or discharge, ensuring accurate and complete documentation and coordination of unique care plan.
• Completes admission paperwork and verifies insurance information.
• Completes a comprehensive medical assessment by entering data into the clinical computer program.
• Ensures that patient assessment is completed in a timely manner.
• Provides skilled nursing care within the established plan of care, including performance of tasks such as taking vitals, performing wound care, IV care, ostomy care, blood draws, injections, and the physical assessment of the overall patient’s medical condition.
• Documents visit notes, treatments, and care.
• Follows visit pattern according to physicians orders and ensures required visits are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensures all documentation is timely, accurate and complete in adherence to regulations.
• Collaborates with the patient, patient’s family and healthcare team to develop a comprehensive plan of care based on the unique needs of the patient.
• Responds to calls from patients, family members and others, completes follow-up to address needs, issues, or concerns.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees