Springfield Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health for a nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.

• Specialty: Home Health
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

The Home Health Registered Nurse is responsible for traveling to a patient's home to provide skilled nursing service in accordance with the orders of the patient's health care professional, under a plan of treatment established by the healthcare team.

Principal Responsibilities

Be responsible for the observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, council, care and health teaching for patients, and health maintenance and illness prevention.
Provide progress notes to the patient's provider when the patient's conditions change or there are deviations from the plan of care, or at least every 60 days.
Direct the activities of the licensed practical nurse and supervise the aide in the home.
Administer medications and treatment as prescribed by the patient's provider.
Act as the coordinator of the healthcare team to maintain the proper linkages within a continuum of care.
Perform acts in accordance with the IL Nurse Practice Act.
Maintains patient and staff privacy and confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA Privacy Final Rule.
Attends all training and educational requirements for role.
Education/Experience

1+ year experience in a clinical care setting as a nurse
Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred
Previous Home Health or Hospice Experience is preferred
Licenses/Certificates

Current, unrestricted state RN licensee
CPR certification with American Heart Association
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area.
Must have a dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
Working Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA1

Springfield Clinic Job ID.

Springfield Clinic has been recognized as on of the top 100 workplaces to work for 2 years running. We are proud to deliver exceptional care to our community and strive to be the best healthcare organization in the Midwest and the country. As an employee of Springfield Clinic you would be joining a team of talented individuals that strive to be the best in the industry, every day.

• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Discount program
• Medical benefits
• Holiday Pay
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Life insurance