Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Freeport, IL, USA

55-75 per visit Pay is per visit depending on type of service provided

Other

Part Time / Full Time

401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Flexible schedule, Health insurance, Paid time off, Referral program, Vision insurance, Holiday Pay

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Complete an initial assessment of the patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
• Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
• Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required.
• Communicates with the community health-related persons to coordinate the care plan.

Position Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State.
• Maintains a current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order. If not a licensed driver, must have a driver that is licensed that is able to take them on visits.
• Minimum of two years experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred.
• Self directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
• Responsible for supervising home health aides.