RN​/LPN

Location:

• Shorewood, IL Pay Range: $35 – $45 per hour
  
  Schedule:
  
  Day Shift – 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Signing Bonus + Benefits Available Required Skills & Experience G-tube Trach The ideal candidate will display compassion, education, proficiency and experience while assisting the patient.
• This critical role assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and will participate in the evaluation of current and future medical needs of the patient.

• Observe, assess, and provide nursing diagnoses for patients.
• Counsel patients and families, deliver health teaching, and focus on health maintenance and illness prevention.
• Maintain a comprehensive clinical record for each patient under care, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• Provide progress notes to the patient’s physician or podiatrist when the patient’s condition changes, deviates from the plan of care, or every 90 days (home nursing agency).
• Assign tasks to home health aides, prepare written instructions, and supervise their activities in the home setting.
• Direct and oversee the activities of LPNs to ensure adherence to the care plan and quality standards.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the patient’s physician or podiatrist, following all safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Act as the coordinator of the health care team to maintain seamless care across the continuum, ensuring effective communication and linkages between all care providers.

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Previous experience in home health care or a similar setting is preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to work effectively with patients, families, and health care teams.
• Compassionate approach to patient care with a commitment to health maintenance and illness prevention.