RN (Home Care) - PRN

Sarah Bush Lincoln•Mattoon, IL

1d•$39 - $61

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in accordance with state licensure status and complies with organizational policies and procedures, applicable health care standards, and governmental laws and regulations. This is a PRN home care role.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Automobile insurance.
BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
State of Illinois driver's license.
Registered Nurse license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Responsibilities

Collect pertinent patient health or situation data and recognize normal and abnormal findings.
Plan and evaluate care for assigned patients in collaboration with appropriate disciplines.
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 in collaboration with the Leader/Director through unit orientation, in-service programs, current literature, and other clinical learning opportunities.
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 client assessments, summaries, CPSA, case conferences, and progress notes according to policy.
Assess patient and family skills and 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 healthcare team members, and consult appropriate resources regarding patient-care decisions.
Use teaching strategies to promote health and a safe environment.