Home Health Nurse

Company Description

Ascension Illinois is part of Ascension, a national faith-based, not-for-profit health system committed to delivering compassionate, person-centered care. Across Illinois, the organization provides a broad range of services, including hospital, outpatient, and home health care, with a focus on clinical quality and community health. Team members are supported with ongoing education, collaboration, and access to leading clinical resources and technologies. Ascension Illinois encourages professional growth, values diverse perspectives, and promotes an inclusive work environment where everyone contributes to improving health outcomes.

Role Description

The Home Health Nurse provides skilled nursing care to patients in their homes through remote coordination and virtual care activities, ensuring that each patient receives appropriate, individualized support. This full-time remote role includes assessing patient conditions, developing and updating care plans, educating patients and caregivers on treatments and disease management, and coordinating services with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams. The Home Health Nurse monitors patient progress, manages medications, and provides guidance on symptom management and preventive care, leveraging telehealth tools and electronic health records. This role also involves documenting all care accurately, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and maintaining regular communication with patients, families, and colleagues to promote safety and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Clinical nursing skills in areas such as Nursing and Medicine, with the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Home-based care competencies, including Home Care and Patient Care skills focused on supporting individuals in a non-hospital setting.
• Specialized hands-on expertise in Wound Care and related procedures to manage and monitor complex conditions safely.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois (or ability to obtain), with current BLS certification.
• Experience in home health, community nursing, or a similar setting, preferably using telehealth or remote patient monitoring tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills, with proficiency in electronic health record systems.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, exercise sound clinical judgment, and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; additional certifications in home health or wound care are beneficial.