RN Triage - Home Care

Overview

Responsibilities 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. Telephonically triages incoming home care and hospice calls using the nursing process. RN will assess, evaluate, prioritize, and manage patients' symptoms, treatments and health concerns based on level of urgency and follow established home services guidelines for symptom management. Call the assigned home services staff when a home visit is necessary and provide report of care. Provide home visits as necessary.

Qualifications

Certifications :

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA);

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR),

Drivers License

Proof of Auto Insurance

Education :

H.S. Diploma / GED; Associate's Degree Nursing,

Work Experience :

3yrs of nursing experience

Responsibilities

Establishes nursing standards, assesses health needs, and plans and evaluates care with patients who have complex health problems.Uses specialized knowledge and skills for patient care supervision.Serves as resource within the organization and / or community.Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.Primarily provides telehealth triage for acute needs of home care and hospice patient populations for the Carle organization.Documents all patient / family care clearly, concisely and timely in accordance with established policies and procedures, state and federal regulations and Accrediting Organization accreditation standards.Meets with leadership team on a regular basis to report trends and to further develop program.Establishes nursing standards, assesses health needs, and plans and evaluates care with patients who have complex health problems. Uses specialized knowledge and skills for patient care supervision. Serves as resource within the organization and / or community. Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice. Primarily provides telehealth triage for acute needs of home care and hospice patient populations for the Carle organization Follows established protocols for symptom management Documents all patient / family care clearly, concisely and timely in accordance with established policies and procedures, state and federal regulations and Accrediting Organization accreditation standards. Participates in the QA / QI process for Carle Home Health / Hospice as assigned and as appropriate. Collaborates with both home care and hospice staff either by phone or email regarding patient care issues.

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 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.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $33.62per hour - $57.83per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org / benefits.