RN Call Weekend - Home Care

Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, IL, United States
Full-time

RN Call Weekend - Home CareDepartment : Home Care - SN - CMHEntity : Peoria Service AreaJob Category : NursingEmployment Type : Full - TimeJob ID : 45995Experience Required : 1 - 3 YearsEducation Required : Not IndicatedShift : WeekendLocation : Peoria, ILUsual Schedule : 4 : 30p Friday - 8a MondayOn Call Requirements : every weekendWork Location : Glen Oak Medical PlazaNursing Specialty : Home Health and HospiceSecondary Job Category : NursingWeekend Requirements : every weekendOther Posting Information : 50% vacancy for on call100% vacancy for weekend callHoliday Requirements : noEmail a Friend Save Save Apply NowPosition Summary : To triage patient calls during non-business hours providing outstanding nursing, palliative care, and bereavement support.

Position requires independent critical thinking skills to determine if / when visits must be made and completes those visits as necessary.

Performs admissions as assigned. This position is eligible for a per visit monetary stipend in addition to base hourly rate.

Qualifications : CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Current licensure in good standing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License in the State of Illinois. Proof of valid Auto Insurance upon hire. BLS within 30 days of hire.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 1-3 years of experience in / with recent hospice / home health care nursing background. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSUse of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Work may occasionally require travel to other facilities / hospitals.requireduired to drive your own vehicle for business purposes.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Required English Skills Advanced reading skillsAdvanced writing skillsAdvanced oral skillsCommunication Skills Ability to respond appropriately to customer / co-workerInteraction with a wide variety of peopleMaintain confidential informationAbility to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal informationAbility to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanorComputer Skills Basic computer knowledge : Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser.

Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new applications.Essential Functions : Triages patient calls during non-business hours demonstrating flexibility in meeting the needs of the patient and / or caregiver / family.

  • Answers calls professionally with approved department greeting* Uses video technology as appropriate to enhance communications and decision making* Interviews the patient or family member utilizing language that is easy to understand (layman's terminology)* Independently utilizes critical thinking skills to determine priority of patient needs - determining if a home visit is necessary or the phone or video communication can adequately meet the needs.
  • Attends all deaths to provide emotional support to all caregivers and make required notificationsCompletes accurate and timely documentation in patient's electronic medical record* Documents all calls in patient's EMR* Provides clinical records that will comply with Home Care policies and procedures, state and federal laws, and adheres to the stands of other regulatory agencies.
  • Submits all clinical documentation per Home Care policies / procedures.Ensures quality care management by providing appropriate documentation, communication, collaboration and other follow up and by using time, supplies and resources productively.
  • Ensures quality and the safe delivery of home health care services* Reviews patient symptoms and advises family / caregiver of medication changes per hospice physician signed protocol.
  • Calls physician for change orders as necessary.* Assumes screening / admission responsibility of clients that are referred.
  • Evaluates, formulates and communicates education with the client, caregivers and families based on their changing needs.
  • Ensures quality and safe delivery of care.* Respects client confidentiality in all communication.* Communicates to the physician changes in the client's condition or status.
  • Obtains, interprets, clarifies and implements physician orders.* Communication and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team as client needs changeWe 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 : [email protected] September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members.

Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.

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