RN

JourneyCare Home Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team. This field-based position is responsible for case management, providing skilled nursing services, and supporting patients on their road to recovery in the comfort of their homes.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Coverage Area: Forest Park/Oak Park/River Forest/Westside CHGO (Cook County)

Salary: $80,000 - $105,000

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Medical, dental, vision, and Rx effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Marketplace
• Flexibility in schedule for a work/life balance

What You’ll Do:

• Provide visits as assigned by the Clinical Services Manager, including the assessment, determination of eligibility, admissions processing, planning, implementation and evaluation phases of the nursing process.
• Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may impact patient and family's needs and coordinate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, interdisciplinary team and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care
• Provide visits to assess the patient's needs and update the plan of care
• Perform therapeutic, preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as directed by the attending physician
• Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to family, as applicable to licensure.
• Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports and prepare care plans timely

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program and licensed in the state
• At least one (1) year clinical practical nursing experience preferably in intensive care, rehabilitation or medical surgical nursing (preferred)
• Home health experience preferred
• Possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance