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RN Home Health

SSM Health, Mount Vernon, Illinois, United States, 62864

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Job 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 values 1:1 care to your patients, then Home Health is the position for you.

IL-SSM Health at Home, Mount Vernon.

Worker Type PRN (Per Diem).

Territories Covered Clinton, Washington, Perry, Marion, Jefferson, Franklin, Wayne, Hamilton, and Edwards Counties in Illinois.

Pay Hourly: $32.77 – $52.43 per hour.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Tuition Reimbursement

Income‑based medical insurance premium discounts

HSA/FSA options

Short and Long‑Term Disability

Generous PTO

403(b)/401(k) retirement plans

Daily Pay through DailyPay

Employee Relief Fund

Volunteer opportunities and PTO donation program

Paid Parental Leave: one week for eligible team members

Flexible Payment Options: instant access to earned pay

Upfront Tuition Coverage through FlexPath Funded

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, assisted living locations, hospitals, or other settings to meet patient and family/caregivers, assess patient care needs, and acutely manage care in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations of home care and/or hospice services.

Primary Responsibilities

Assesses and coordinates patient discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Performs point‑of‑care testing in accordance with policies and procedures.

Collaborates, consults, and communicates with physician regarding the plan of care and changes to patient status; provides updates and recommends plan revisions; documents status and communication in adherence with regulations.

Coordinates and communicates with multidisciplinary team members and outside agencies to achieve expected patient outcomes and education through end of life or discharge; ensures accurate and complete documentation and coordination of care plans.

Completes admission paperwork and verifies insurance information; completes comprehensive medical assessment and enters data into the clinical computer program.

Provides skilled nursing care within the established plan of care, including vitals, wound care, IV care, ostomy care, blood draws, injections, and physical assessment.

Documents visit notes, treatments, and care; follows visit pattern according to physician orders and ensures required visits are completed timely and accurately.

Collaborates with patient, patient’s family, and healthcare team to develop comprehensive care plans based on unique needs; responds to calls and completes follow‑up to address needs, issues, or concerns.

Maintains a constant state of alertness and works safely.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or equivalent education for licensing.

No prior experience required.

Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request.

State licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in Illinois; or applicable compact RN license in Missouri, Oklahoma, or Wisconsin.

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from the American Heart Association.

Valid driver license and driving record (MVR) acceptable.

Physical requirements for standing, walking, lifting up to 25 lbs, use of speech and vision, frequent driving, and data entry.

Working Conditions

PRN / Per Diem shift with variable weekly hours (0 - variable).

Employee status; scheduled weekly hours may vary.

Equal Opportunity Employer SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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