Job Posting for Home Health RN Staff Nurse at Castor Home Nursing Inc
Position Available:Home Health RN Staff Nurse. Location(s): Rockford, Rochelle
Part-Time (or) Per Need Basis (PRN) opportunities.
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The Home Health Staff Nurse is a professional nurse who coordinates and directs the home care patient’s care based on
individual patient needs. The Staff Nurse is responsible for independent management of the Home Health patient
population requiring the use of advanced assessment, teaching and decision-making skills. The nurse is responsible for
ensuring that appropriate referrals to other services are made, interdisciplinary conferencing takes place regularly, and
appropriate documentation is completed. Relevant knowledge and experience is consistently applied to new patient
populations.
The Home Health Staff Nurse cares for a caseload of home health patients by evaluating the patient for appropriateness of
home health and developing the home care plan in conjunction with the physician. The nurse educates patients, families,
caregivers and community providers to safely perform care. The staff nurse provides follow up by evaluating effectiveness of the home
care plan, and monitoring patient/family’s response to the plan.
Responsibilities:
Conducts admission of the client to the Agency.
Provides skilled nursing care as outlined in the nursing care plan.
Is responsible for the care given by the Home Health Aide to clients. Prepares the care plan for the Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide.
Consults with the attending physician concerning the alteration of the Plan of Care in consultation with the supervisor.
Participates in case conferences.
Coordinates total client care.
Participates in the planning, operation, and evaluation of the nursing service.
Participates in the development and periodic revision of the physician's Plan of Care and processes change orders as needed.
Supervises the LPN.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
Licensed Registered Nurse in the applicable state.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Professional Nurse.
A Baccalaureate degree is preferred, but may not be required.
Employee Benefits:
Free CPR Training.
Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability.
Hourly Wage Estimation for Home Health RN Staff Nurse in Rockford, IL
$33.97 to $43.66
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