Conducts the initial physical assessment of the patients and coordinates the preparation of patient care plans. Conducts periodic home visits to the patients based on level of need. Coordinates and oversees the delivery of service provided by Home Health Aides. Prepares patient care notes and ensures medical charts are current. Contacts attending physicians with requests for orders or changes in orders. Acts as an on-call Home Care Nurse. Responds to patient and family requests in emergency and crisis visit situations. Coordinates the delivery of occupational, speech and physical therapies to Home Care patients. Current Illinois RN licensure and 1- 2 years progressively more responsible work experience within a home care, hospice, medical/surgical or oncology setting are required. |