RN - HOME Health, W​/Weekend call Rotation

General Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performs accurate and complete assessment of patients; performs initial admission assessment; coordinates and ensures completion of interdisciplinary screenings and assessments; assesses and reassesses pain; assessments are age, culture and psychosocial appropriate; recommends appropriate referrals to other disciplines/community resources.
• Formulates a plan of care based on patient needs, modifies the plan of care based on patient outcomes; formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates the effectiveness of learning to include: educating the patient/family regarding treatment plan and providing discharge planning/instructions.
• Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluation of patient outcomes; participates in care conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, new problems; utilizes time management skills, able to complete care for full load of patients within scheduled work hours; utilizes pain management techniques; communicate with physician to obtain/renew/update orders to reflect changes in patient condition.
• Prepares and administers medications based on age / clinical condition of the patient; starts intravenous lines for medications and fluids; maintains PICC / Central parenteral lines per protocol.
• Assesses the effectiveness of pain medications; revises plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment as appropriate.
• Submits updated nursing care plan for the weekend/holiday RN; maintains personal safety while providing care.
• Ensures documentation is complete, accurate and timely; communicates documented information for evaluation; completes daily visit sheets.
• Performs all aspects of the position in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors; utilizes established hand-off communication protocols.
• Complies with all established safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Current Professional Licensure Required

• Current IL RN License Required
• BLS Required
• Valid Driver's license and proof of personal auto insurance Required

• Acute Care Nursing minimum 1 year Preferred
• Home Health Nursing minimum 1 year Preferred

• Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate EMR programs

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Knowledge of state, federal, accreditation and regulatory agency laws and requirements governing home healthcare