Job Description
It's more than a career, it's a callingIL-SSM Health at Home Mount VernonWorker Type:PRNJob Highlights:If you are looking for a nursing job that offers the autonomy to schedule your patient visits according to what works best with your schedule and also value 1:1 care to your patients, then Home Health is the position for you!As a Home Health RN, you will not only collaborate with the team on treatment plans for the patient but also be able to think creatively on the resources provided in their home, provide education to your patients and their families and learn ways to adapt care and adjust treatment plans for patients' evolving needs.Territories covered:Clinton, Washington, Perry, Marion, Jefferson, Franklin, Wayne, Hamilton and Edwards Counties in Illinois.PRN requirements:3shiftsmonth, one weekend and one Holiday/year.BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, LifeTuition ReimbursementIncome based medical insurance premium discounts.HSA/FSA optionsShort and Long-Term DisabilityGenerous PTO403b/401k retirement plansDaily Pay: Access your pay when you need it!Employee Relief Fund to help with life's unexpected financial emergencies.Commitment to caring through philanthropy, volunteer opportunities, and PTO donation program.Our CultureAt SSM Health, we bring together and cultivate exceptional people. When our employees thrive, so does our healing Mission.We are committed to creating a partnership with employees. We ask our employees to actively engage and participate in decisions that impact theirwork. We celebrate together and recognize those people who help us deliver an exceptional experience.At SSM Health, you can expect a work environment where:Employees feel valued, respected, and free to express themselves.Each employee finds meaning in work, leveraging skills and talents toward a greater purpose.Teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, while management is supportive.Apply today!Pay Range:$32.77 - $52.43Pay Rate Type:HourlySSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.Job Summary:Coordinates, facilitates and performs interdisciplinary plan of care through assessment and evaluation of patient condition and effectiveness of care under the direction of the attending physician by traveling to patient homes, Community-Based Residential Facilities (CBRF), assisted living locations, hospitals or other to meet patient and family/caregivers, assess patient care needs, acuity in relation to policies, procedures and regulations of home care and/or hospice services.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures. Collaborates, consults and communicates with physician regarding the plan of care and changes to patient status. Provides physician with regular updates on progress and recommends revision of plan care, documents status and communication in adherence with regulations. Coordinates and communicates with multi-disciplinary team members and outside agencies as appropriate to achieve expected outcomes for patient care and education through end of life or discharge, ensuring accurate and complete documentation and coordination of unique care plan. Completes admission paperwork and verifies insurance information. Completes a comprehensive medical assessment by entering data into the clinical computer program. Ensures that patient assessment is completed in a timely manner. Provides skilled nursing care within the established plan of care, including performance of tasks such as taking vitals, performing wound care, IV care, ostomy care, blood draws, injections, and the physical assessment of the overall patient's medical condition. Documents visit notes, treatments, and care. Follows visit pattern according to physicians orders and ensures required visits are completed in a timely manner. Ensures all documentation is timely, accurate and complete in adherence to regulations. Collaborates with the patient, patient's family and healthcare team to develop a comprehensive plan of care based on the unique needs of the patient. Responds to calls from patients, family members and others, completes follow-up to address needs, issues, or concerns. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensingEXPERIENCE No experience requiredADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Proof o