Home Health, RN

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Description

Making a difference in the lives of others that’s what working at CovenantCare Home Health & Hospice is all about. Our healthcare professionals have the opportunity each and every day to make a difference in the lives of older adults.

From improving quality of life, to creating peace of mind for them and their families, our team members know that as a part of our community, they are changing lives.

CovenantCare is seeking qualified candidates for a Home Health Registered Nurse to help in fulfilling our common purpose : to create joy and peace of mind for our clients and their families by creating a better way of life.

Join our organization, where teamwork, respect, and service is part of our everyday environment and build your health care career in a supportive, faith-based community.

Full Time : Monday- Friday with occasional on-call weekends / after hours

Locations Serviced : Dupage and Kane Counties

Job Description :

• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions.

Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.

• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
• Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Job Requirements :

• A current unrestricted RN license in state for which care is being provided.
• Preferred : Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Must have graduated from a National League of Nursing accredited program.
• A current CPR certification.
• 1 year of home health care experience preferred.
• A valid Drivers License with an automobile that is insured in accordance with organizational requirements and is in good working order.
• Must be in compliance with state and federal vaccination mandates.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes :

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits : Life, AD&DTuition assistance and scholarshipsEmployee assistance programLegal services, home / auto insurance, discount purchasing programPet Insurance
30+ days ago