About this opportunity
American Traveler lists this Travel RN - Home Health opportunity in new lenox, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Home Health RN for a Days position requiring home health experience and an active IL RN license.
Requirements
Active IL RN license required
Compact license not accepted
Home health experience required
Active BLS certification or willingness to obtain
Valid driver's license and car insurance required
Strong Med Surg experience with some home health experience will be considered
OASIS and start of care experience strongly preferred
COVID and flu vaccination required with no declinations approved
Mileage reimbursed at the standard IRS rate
Responsibilities
Home Health setting providing comprehensive skilled services to patients recovering at home
Services include catheter care, chronic disease management, telemonitoring, diabetes management, home health aide services, infusion management, laboratory testing, medical social service, nutrition instruction, PT/OT/speech therapy, tube feeding, and wound/ostomy care
Caseload of approximately 24-26 patients
Territory within a 15-mile radius, which may increase if census is low
Uses Matrix EMR and will be provided an iPad for documentation
Performs some telehealth/virtual visits in addition to in-home visits
Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, 40 hours guaranteed
No weekend requirements
No on-call requirements
2-day orientation, with the first day in the office and second day in the field
Prescribe, coordinate, and deliver patient care through the nursing process while maintaining professional nursing standards
Supervise CNAs and coordinate care with other healthcare workers
Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments covering physical, psychosocial, and environmental factors
Initiate, re-evaluate, and modify the Plan of Care as needed, including discharge planning with patients, physicians, and caregivers
Complete OASIS data and documentation in accordance with regulatory guidelines
Assess educational needs of patients and families and implement appropriate teaching strategies
Promote a clean and safe care environment using error prevention practices
Maintain high standards of privacy and confidentiality
Local candidates are preferred; candidates too far from the territory may not be considered
No more than 5 days of RTO can be requested during the assignment
Benefits
High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll DepositFree Online CEUs
Generous Housing Allowance
Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
Traveler Rewards and Discounts
Job ID: P-
Open Positions: 1
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Worksite address
new lenox, IL, 60451, US
Who can apply
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