Registered Nurse, Home Health - Full Time Opportunity in Chicago, IL

Join our compassionate team at CenterWell Home Health as a Registered Nurse, Home Health, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients! We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in the comfort of their own homes. As a valued member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive group of healthcare professionals who share your passion for delivering exceptional patient care.

In this rewarding role, you will provide admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients, administer on-going care and case management, and confer with physicians to develop personalized plans of treatment. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with other healthcare professionals, including Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Home Health Aides, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide admission, case management, and follow-up skilled nursing visits for home health patients
• Administer on-going care and case management for each patient, providing necessary follow-up as directed by the Clinical Manager
• Confer with physicians to develop personalized plans of treatment based on initial patient assessments and physician orders
• Provide hands-on care, management, and evaluation of the care plan, teaching patients and their families in accordance with physician orders
• Revise care plans in consultation with physicians based on ongoing assessments and as required by policy/regulation
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals, including Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Home Health Aides
• Report patient care, condition, and progress to physicians and Clinical Managers on a continuous basis
• Implement patient care plans in conjunction with patients and their families to assist them in achieving optimal resolution of needs and problems
• Coordinate, oversee, and supervise the work of Home Health Aides, Certified Home Health Aides, and Personal Care Workers, providing written personal care instructions and care plans
• Monitor the completion of documentation by home health aides and personal care workers as part of supervisory and leadership responsibilities
• Discharge patients after consultation with physicians and Clinical Managers, preparing and completing necessary clinical documentation
• Prepare medical documentation, including case conferences, patient contacts, medication order changes, re-certifications, progress updates, and care plan changes

Requirements:

• Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience preferred, with strong med-surg, ICU, ER, or acute experience
• Home Health experience is a plus
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure
• Current CPR certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation required

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 50% matching 401(k) contributions up to 6%
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Advanced Continuing Education (CE) accredited training
• World-class employee benefits
• Healthy work-life balance

Join Our Team: If you are a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply. Please contact our local recruiter, Wendy Whetstone, at 573-934-1144 (call/text) or 855-563-2846 (toll-free) to learn more about this exciting opportunity.