Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Manager - South East City

REGISTERED NURSE – HOME HEALTH Location

• 60620 Auburn, Gresham, Brainerd, Princeton Park, Beverly View
• 60628 Washington Heights, Roseland, Cottage Grove Heights, Pullman
• 60643 East Beverly, Beverly, Morgan Park

Normal office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Position includes weekend rotation availability every 4th weekend and 2 holidays per year for coverage. Rotating after‑hours on‑call coverage for PRN patient concerns equitably distributed across area nursing team.

This position is eligible for up to a $10,000 sign‑on bonus. You must be actively working in this same position at the time of payout. Current internal team members are not eligible at this time.

• Nurse/Patient Relationship
  • Demonstrates adaptive communication styles based on individual patient needs
  • Provides individualized care to promote physical and psychosocial comfort
  • Assesses patient and family readiness and involves them in planning and implementing care. Seeks consultation as needed.
  • Incorporates an individualized, holistic approach in the plan of care
• Assuring/Improving Quality Care
  • Mobilizes appropriate resources in response to situations that have the potential to negatively impact patient and family outcomes
  • Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence‑based literature.
  • Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives
  • Participates in efforts to reduce risk and improve patient safety
  • Meets regulatory and mandatory requirements on the unit
• Patient/Staff Education
  • Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes. Assists in creating an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for nursing peers and colleagues.
  • Assesses patient and family readiness to learn, and modifies approach as necessary
  • Seeks out opportunities to enhance knowledge, skill, and competence of department members
• Nursing Process
  • Recognizes changes in clinical situations. Evaluates and implements changes to the plan of care
  • Consistently makes sound clinical decisions, demonstrating the ability to care for patients with complex problems
  • Prioritizes and organizes patient care and ensures follow through with planned care
  • Initiates referrals and discharge planning for assigned patients and actively coordinates utilizing the interdisciplinary approach.
  • Applies ethical decision making.
  • Monitors for confidentiality and assures appropriate business conduct.
  • Delegates correctly to unlicensed assistive personnel.
  • Seeks resources for disruptive behavior that impedes care delivery.
• Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development
  • Participates in unit meetings and activities that improve patient care or administrative systems Utilizes available resources to maintain current knowledge base relevant to practice
  • Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills, promoting collaboration among healthcare team members
  • Demonstrates ability to critique own nursing practice and achieves required certifications or Bachelor’s Degree
  • Earns a minimum of 10 contact hours per year

• Nurse, Registered (RN)
• A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Earn 10 continuing education credits annually
• One year of medical surgical experience
• Has as demonstrated proficiency for the requirements for RN role

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good documentation skills.
• Computer skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Familiarity with patient care equipment
• Current Illinois RN license
• Current CPR

• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing
• Ability to take “on call” assignments.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete work within short time frames.
• Ability to transport objects, patients, and equipment
• Ability to respond quickly to patient needs and work at fast pace
• Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or…