Home Health RN Baylor - Melrose Park, IL Interim HealthCare of Chicagoland - 5.0 Melrose Park, IL Job Details Full-time | Per diem $60 - $200 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Nursing IV piggyback Catheter care Hospital medicine RN License Tube feeding Wound care Emergency medicine Full Job Description Overview We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) Baylor to provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients in and around the Melrose Park, Bellwood, Maywood, and North Chicago areas. This vital role involves delivering comprehensive nursing services within patients' homes, supporting their health and well-being through personalized care plans. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background, excellent assessment skills, and a commitment to enhancing patient outcomes across diverse populations. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community by delivering patient-centered care in a home setting. Territory based on your zip code Baylors work every other Saturday & Sunday - Teams work either 1st and 3rd or 2nd and 4th weekends. Mileage is paid door-to-door at federal rate Per Diem rates are paid bonuses from $10 - $50 per visit Main focus is to conduct 3 SOC visits on Saturday and 3 on Sunday (up to $1200 per weekend) This is home health, not hospice Responsibilities Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history reviews, to develop individualized care plans. Administer medications via various routes, including injections and IV infusions, ensuring proper aseptic technique and adherence to safety protocols. Perform complex wound care procedures such as suturing, ostomy care, and dressing changes with precision and attention to infection control standards. Manage acute and chronic conditions, including pain management, infectious disease care, and memory or dementia care. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate discharge planning, case management, and collaboration with physicians for optimal patient outcomes. Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner for accurate documentation of patient care activities. Provide education to patients and families on disease management, medication administration, nutrition, and self-care techniques. Monitor patients' responses to treatments, adjusting care plans as necessary while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations. Support patients with complex needs such as dialysis management, ventilator use, or telemetry monitoring in the home environment. Engage in ongoing professional development related to home health standards, trauma medicine, occupational health, or other specialized areas. Experience Candidates should possess a valid RN license with significant clinical experience in diverse settings such as home health (highly preferred), hospital medicine, critical care (ICU/Trauma Center), emergency medicine, or long-term care environments. Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges is highly valued. Demonstrated proficiency in using EMR/EHR systems like Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks is preferred. A background in specialized procedures such as ortho, catheterization (urinary or vascular), laboratory specimen collection/processing, or infection control enhances candidacy.

Additional desirable experience includes:

Critical care transport or post-acute care settings Geriatrics and senior care expertise Experience managing complex medication regimens including botulinum toxin treatments Familiarity with ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10) for accurate documentation Knowledge of Workers' Compensation law and hospice/palliative medicine practices Skills in triage assessments for urgent situations within the home environment Experience working with EMR systems like Epic or Cerner for comprehensive documentation Ability to perform advanced procedures such as NG tube feeding or spinal taps when required If you are committed to delivering exceptional home health nursing services with professionalism and compassion across diverse patient populations, we encourage you to apply today. Join our team dedicated to improving lives through expert community-based healthcare. Kimberly Cameron, PHR - Recruiter #

INDRN Pay:

$60.00 - $200.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you solid SOC experience conducting assessments and completing documentation? Can you fully dedicate either the 1st and 3rd or 2nd and 4th weekends of each month? Are you willing to work a slightly larger territory to ensure number of visits are met?

License/Certification:

RN (Required)

Work Location:

On the road