Registered nurse care health hospital

Home Health RN
Sign-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; Supervises care rendered by Home Health Aides. Adheres to MHS Mission, Vision and Values and the Illinois Nursing Act.
RN license required.
Will accept a MHSvc car for business purposes only as deemed necessary by geography/mileage. 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.
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. A minimum of two (2) years acute care clinical experience is preferred. Home health experience preferred.

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.
Professional Nursing Care
Provide after hours care on a rotation basis.
Develop and revise an individualized Plan Of Care in partnership with patient/caregiver based on Identification of patient problems/need.
Communicate/collaborate with other disciplines to provide optimal patient care and services.
Supervision and Delegation
Appropriately supervise performance of LPN.
Appropriately supervise performance of HHA and provide documentation to support such.
Document patient care according to MHSvc policies/procedures.
Ensure appropriate implementation of MD orders.
Precept nursing students.
Quality and Safety
Identify and resolve patient safety risks.
Participate in continuous quality improvement (Quality Initiative measures) including efforts to improve patient outcomes.
Responsibly manages all equipment, supplies in his/her possession, including, but not limited to, laptop computer, FAX machine, cell phone, patient care supplies, etc.
~ Decatur Memorial Hospital