Carle Health Olney , IL 62450
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Details
RN Home Care
Department: Home Care
Usual Schedule: as needed M-F 8a-430p
Regions:
On Call Requirements: infrequent
Job Category: Nursing
Work Location: Richland Memorial Hospital
Employment Type: PRN - As Needed
Nursing Specialty: Home Health and Hospice
Job Post ID: 30020
Secondary Job Category:
Experience Requirements: None
Weekend Requirements: as needed rotation
Education Requirements: Associates Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Olney, IL
Holiday Requirements: ocasional
Other Posting Information:
This position will work to help cover for vacation and illness and will work as needed.
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Position Hightlights
Olney Region (13 surrounding counties)
Will work with all ages and all diagnosis
Nurse to Patient ratio: 5-6 patients daily. Pending miles driven for patient care.
Works closely with a variety of departments.
Will work with patients that need wound vacs, various IV pumps, pleural drains, etc
We are looking for a compassionate, skilled and responsible home care nurse to join our team. As a home care nurse you will travel to patient's homes and provide healthcare services. Your responsibilities will include the coordination and provision of direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process to meet the physical, psychosocial, environmental, and spiritual needs of Carle Home Services specific patient populations and families throughout the geographical area. To be successful in the role you will need strong interpersonal skills, be efficient in time management, have the ability to connect with your patients, and provide high-quality healthcare with minimal supervision.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Associate's Degree in Nursing
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days and Driver's License upon hire and Proof of Auto Insurance upon hire.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
One (1) Healthcare/Medical - Nursing General
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Ability to work as a member of interdisciplinary team. Drives reliable transportation and maintains state required insurance and Illinois Drivers license in good standing. Current CPR.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Demonstrates understanding of Medicare Home Care benefits including covered services, recertifications, transfers, and non-recertifications. Follows regulatory requirements regarding documentation standards.
Comprehends department specific indicators.
Performs case management activities of assessment, coordination, planning, monitoring, implementation, and evaluation. Interacts with clients, caregivers and families to assess, plan care, arrange services, monitor, and provide support and education.
Consistently completes all admission documentation within policy guidelines.
Returns admission documents to office complete and in a timely manner (according to policy).
Completes required OASIS/485 changes within 24 hours of receiving them.
Completes visits notes and telephone conversations records and transmitted timely according to policy (includes physician orders, admission, routine, supervisory, telephone and discharge notes.)
Ensures Physician Orders are written timely, corrections to care plans are entered and transmitted according to time line.
Reviews verbal orders with MD office, written and evidenced as read-back, completed immediately and transmitted within time frame established by policy. Once documented and transmitted orders are never changed. Ensures patient visit string(s) are added to the record to make sure visits are not missed.
Ensures proper acronym is evident on all physician orders.
Completes Home Health Aide supervisory visits.
Acts as the coordinator of the health care team in order to maintain the proper linkages within the continuum of care.
Collaboratively communicates and initiates case conferencing as necessary and documents interacts (other disciplines, MD, care coordinator, insurers, etc.). Communicates pertinent information for patient care conferences on all admits done by him/her.
Practices in a manner sensitive to the needs of patients and families. Provides care according to plan of care and orders.
Directs the activities of the licensed practical nurse.
Makes home health aide assignments, prepare written instructions for the aide and supervises the aide in the patient home.
Demonstrates adequate knowledge of State and Federal regulatory and accreditation guidelines which is evidenced by daily performance.
Perform OASIS assessments for admissions, recertifications, resumptions and discharges.
Performs complex wound care including wound vacs, packing, removal of staples or sutures.
Monitors central lines including PICC and Hickman catheters and performs dressing changes per agency protocol.
Accesses mediports for IV infusion and/or blood draws and flushes per agency protocol.
Performs case management for patients assigned to her/his case load.
Communicates with MD per phone or electronically regarding patient updates and condition changes.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.
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