Overview
The ILRN Home Health Care is a critical role within our organization that provides an exceptional level of healthcare to patients in their homes. These are adults facing various health challenges. You will be trained extensively to provide a comprehensive suite of services designed to be done in the comfort of patients home.
Patient Conditions:
- Spinal Cord
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Ventilator & Trach Care
- Wound Care
Counties:
- Cook
- DeKalb
- DuPage
- Grundy
- Kane
- Kankakee
- Kendall
- Lake
- McHenry
- Ogle
- Will
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and evaluations.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
- Perform wound care and other therapeutic treatments.
- Educate patients and family members on health management and disease prevention.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
- Maintain accurate and uptodate patient records and documentation.
- Monitor vital signs and report any significant changes in condition.
- Assist in patient mobility and daily living activities.
- Provide emotional support and counseling for patients and families.
- Participate in staff meetings and contribute to care team discussions.
- Assist in the training and orientation of new staff members.
- Ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards in patient care.
- Promote a positive and inclusive environment for patients and coworkers.
Required Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
- NCLEX Review Support provided by the AuffantReview.Com
- Available to speak read and write in both Spanish and English.
- Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Recent Graduates are Welcome.
- Certification in BLS (Basic Life Support).
- Willingness to travel to patients homes as required.
- Ability to lift and assist patients as needed.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.
You can ask about our Transitional Programs for New Graduate Nurses.
This is a great organization with 25 plus years of experience.
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