Travel Nurse RN - Home Health
New Lenox, IL
Med Ninjas
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Summary (List Format):

- Deliver and coordinate patient care using the nursing process while maintaining professional nursing standards
- Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments for clients, covering physical, psychosocial, environmental, and community resource needs
- Initiate and update individualized Plans of Care; collaborate on discharge planning with patients, physicians, interdisciplinary team, and caregivers
- Complete required OASIS data and documentation in compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Provide care in accordance with federal, state, and agency regulations
- Assess and address the educational needs of patients, families, and caregivers; implement appropriate teaching strategies
- Supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and coordinate care with other healthcare workers as assigned
- Promote and maintain a clean, safe, and confidential care environment following error prevention protocols and privacy standards
- Utilize EMR (Matrix) and perform documentation and care planning via provided iPad
- Perform both in-person home visits and some telehealth/virtual visits for patient care
- Participate in ongoing orientation and training, including both office and field components
- Manage a patient case load within a defined territory, with mileage reimbursement for travel
- Provide skilled nursing services including catheter care, chronic disease management, diabetes management, infusion and tube feeding management, wound/ostomy care, laboratory testing, and more
- Work collaboratively with the Home Health team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and satisfaction

Requirements Summary:
- Home Health experience (required)
- OASIS and start of care experience (strongly preferred)
- Active Illinois RN license, BLS certification, valid driver’s license, and car insurance (all required)
- Med Surg experience with some Home Health experience considered
- COVID and Flu vaccination required (no declinations allowed)
- Submission of resume, recent skills checklist, two supervisory references, certifications, license, and COVID vaccination proof required

Facility & Position Highlights:
- Silver Cross Home Health: Top 25% of Home Health Providers, Medicare-certified
- Territory: Within 15 miles, census of 24-26 patients
- Orientation: 2 days (office and field)
- Services: Comprehensive skilled nursing, therapy, telemonitoring, and more
- Interview process includes phone and in-person/virtual interview with clinical manager
- Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate