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Home Visiting Nurse (RN)
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Ascendant Home Health
Rockford, IL (In Person)
$104,000 Salary, Part-Time
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Home Visiting Nurse (RN) Ascendant Home Health Rockford, IL Job Details Part-time | Contract From $50 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Utilization review Hospital medicine RN License HIPAA Care documentation Patient service Managing patients as a nurse case manager Transitional care planning in clinical case management Case management Utilization management Clinical assessment documentation Resource utilization in healthcare Health information regulatory compliance Health record tracking Managing patient records Medical terminology Full Job Description Overview Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Home Visiting Nurse, where you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality nursing care directly to patients in their homes. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to assess, educate, and support individuals across diverse populations, ensuring they receive personalized care that promotes health, safety, and independence. As a Home Visiting Nurse, you will be empowered to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while working in a flexible and rewarding environment. Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health histories to develop tailored care plans. Provide skilled nursing interventions such as wound care, medication management, and infection control following best practices and clinical guidelines. Educate patients and their families on disease management, medication usage, lifestyle modifications, and post-discharge care instructions. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate discharge planning, case management, and utilization management for optimal patient outcomes. Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in compliance with HIPAA regulations and organizational policies. Monitor patient progress through ongoing evaluation and adjust care plans accordingly to meet evolving needs. Ensure safety protocols are followed during home visits, including infection prevention measures and emergency response procedures. Qualifications Valid nursing license (RN) with current registration in the state of practice. Critical care experience preferred, with background in hospital medicine or emergency medicine environments such as ICU or Level I Trauma Centers. Experience in post-acute care settings including outpatient clinics or home health services is highly desirable. Knowledge of physiology, medical terminology, and diagnostic evaluation techniques essential for accurate patient assessment. Strong skills in patient service, discharge planning, case management, and utilization management required. Familiarity with infectious disease care, behavioral health considerations, geriatrics, pediatrics (PICU experience a plus), and hospital experience enhances effectiveness in this role. Ability to work independently while maintaining excellent communication skills; proficiency in medical records documentation is necessary. Commitment to patient privacy standards under HIPAA regulations and adherence to safety protocols during all home visits. Embark on a fulfilling career that combines clinical expertise with compassionate patient-centered care—apply today to become an integral part of our healthcare community!