Home Health Visiting RN/LPN South Chicago

Position Overview

Our company is an established home healthcare provider servicing patients in Illinois. We are seeking a high-energy, self-initiating, and caring RN/LPN to work as a field nurse in Chicago areas including the North side (60619, 60620, 60628, 60643) and various southeast suburbs. Candidates with strong organizational skills, a robust understanding of home health and geriatric care, and previous home health experience are highly valued and will be very well compensated. This is a full-time position, although part-time or PRN applications are welcome.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Implement the nursing care plan for each patient.
• Provide nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic/preventive procedures as assigned.
• Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures when appropriate.
• Observe and report signs, symptoms, treatment reactions, and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
• Teach and counsel patients and their families regarding home nursing care needs and related issues.
• Collaborate with the registered nurse to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing services.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of observations, treatments, and patient care.
• Participate in medical record audits as assigned.
• Attend staff meetings, patient care conferences, and in-service training as scheduled.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a state-approved school of practical (vocational) nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) of practice.
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience (preferred).
• Acceptance of the agency’s philosophy and goals.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.