Job description
Independence Plus is rapidly expanding our skilled home health division in all of our service areas. We are now hiring a full-time Home Health Visit Registered Nurse to do Home Health Visits in the Chicago area.
The RN in this position plans, organizes, and directs home care services, and is experienced in nursing, with an emphasis on community health nursing. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities. Complete 8 Continuing Education Hours with our PAID training and Ventilator Certification! JOB DESCRIPTION:
If you have any questions, contact our Recruiting Department at (800) 366-7696, Option 5, or recruiting@independenceplus.com. For more information about the work we do, and the difference you could make in the life of a patient, check us out on our website at www.independenceplus.com or view a video about our company at https://bit.ly/2JDrqcc. About Independence Plus: Since 1987, Independence Plus has been a leading provider of in-home nursing, rehabilitation, and high-tech medical equipment and supplies. We specialize in treating adult and pediatric patients with complex medical and respiratory needs, offering the highest quality one-on-one care (with 24/7 on-call support) so our patients are able to live at home and lead meaningful lives. We are headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois and are certified by Medicare, accredited by CHAP, and state-licensed. Our coverage area includes most of northern Illinois, including Chicagoland and the Rockford area. We also provide services in northwestern Indiana, southern Texas and southeastern Wisconsin.
The RN in this position plans, organizes, and directs home care services, and is experienced in nursing, with an emphasis on community health nursing. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities. Complete 8 Continuing Education Hours with our PAID training and Ventilator Certification! JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Completes initial and on-going comprehensive assessments, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) at appropriate time levels
- Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis and interventions
- Follows and updates the plan of care, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing actions, including the patient and the family in the planning process
- Initiates and follows through on rehabilitative nursing procedures, including but not limited to administering medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
- Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs
- Communicates with community health related individuals to coordinate the care plan
- Provides patient care in a manner that satisfies patients and families, meets or exceeds current standards of practice, state, federal and CHAP guidelines, and follows the policies and procedures of Independence Plus, Inc.
- Regularly lifting up to 50 pounds; repeated and sometimes continuous pulling, bending, twisting, pushing, kneeling, stooping, sitting, standing, and walking
- Full-time salaried
- Full benefits including PTO, medical, dental, vision coverage and 401(k) company match
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of two years of recent nursing experience
- Minimum one year Home Health experience
- Current CPR certification (AHA Healthcare Provider)
- Possesses a valid driver’s license, maintains a good driving record
- Experience working with medically complex (ventilator, tracheotomy) patients helpful
If you have any questions, contact our Recruiting Department at (800) 366-7696, Option 5, or recruiting@independenceplus.com. For more information about the work we do, and the difference you could make in the life of a patient, check us out on our website at www.independenceplus.com or view a video about our company at https://bit.ly/2JDrqcc. About Independence Plus: Since 1987, Independence Plus has been a leading provider of in-home nursing, rehabilitation, and high-tech medical equipment and supplies. We specialize in treating adult and pediatric patients with complex medical and respiratory needs, offering the highest quality one-on-one care (with 24/7 on-call support) so our patients are able to live at home and lead meaningful lives. We are headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois and are certified by Medicare, accredited by CHAP, and state-licensed. Our coverage area includes most of northern Illinois, including Chicagoland and the Rockford area. We also provide services in northwestern Indiana, southern Texas and southeastern Wisconsin.
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