Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

Home Health RNSign-on Bonuses up to $10,000.00. The Home Health RN provides nursing care to assigned patients through the use of nursing process in accordance with standard nursing practice and established nursing policies and procedures. Assumes full responsibility and accountability for coordination of patient care; services, referrals and resources for assigned caseload. Supervises care rendered by Home Health Aides. Adheres to MHS Mission, Vision and Values and the Illinois Nursing Act.Education: BSN is preferred.Licensure/Certification/Registry: RN license required. Current CPR certification required. Must possess valid Illinois drivers license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (five year MVR will be required). Must have availability of personal vehicle with proof of insurance.Meets credit range for Clinical Ladder Levels as follows:Clinical Nurse I: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 0-9 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid.Clinical Nurse II: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 10-19 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least two categories of the Grid.Clinical Nurse III: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 20-29 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least three categories of the Grid.Minimum BSN, enrollment in a BSN or MSN program, or national certification required.Experience: A minimum of two (2) years acute care clinical experience is preferred. Home health experience preferred.Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform patient care tasks as required. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids/tissue, contagious diseases, animals, etc.