Registered Nurse or LPN

Job Description

Job Description

JourneyCare Home Health is looking for nurses to join our rapidly growing home health care team in the city of Chicago. Opportunities available throughout Des Plaines, IL.

RN - Earn up to $110k / yr, i mmediate openings, flexible schedule, mileage reimbursement!

New Grads Welcome!

We offer :

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work / life balance

RN What You’ll Do :

• Cover the Des Plaines, IL territory including zip code 60016 and surrounding areas.
• Provide visits as assigned by the Clinical Services Manager, including the assessment, determination of eligibility, admissions processing, planning, implementation and evaluation phases of the nursing process.

Assignments will vary depending on licensure.

• Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may impact patient and family's needs and coordinate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, interdisciplinary team and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care
• Provide visits to assess the patient's needs and update the plan of care
• Perform therapeutic, preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as directed by the attending physician
• Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to family, as applicable to licensure.
• Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports and prepare care plans timely

LPN What You’ll Do :

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Assesses and provides patient and family / caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the registered nurse and / or Clinical Supervisor.
• Uses and / or prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently adhering to aseptic technique.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.

Qualifications :

• Registered Nurse
• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program and licensed in the state
• At least one (1) year clinical practical nursing experience preferably in intensive care, rehabilitation or medical surgical nursing (preferred)
• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Has three (3) years of nursing experience. Community / home health or medical / surgical experience is preferred.
• Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
• Home health experience preferred
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance

To apply via text, text 6772 to (847) 416-8078

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