Registered Nurse Home Health
Your future role at a glance
Location: Elk Grove, IL
Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center
Department/Specialty: Therapeutic Services Home Health
Schedule: Days | PRN
Salary: $39.75- $56.11 per hour
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Benefits that help you thrive
- Retirement: 403(b) plan
- Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
How you’ll make an impact in this role
Provide direct patient care, including assessments, acute triage, blood draws, wound care, and implementation of individualized care plans in accordance with established clinical standards.
Coordinate and communicate patient care across the interdisciplinary team, monitor patient status, carry out physician orders, and support discharge planning for seamless care transitions.
Participate in care plan development, team meetings, and patient/caregiver education to promote positive health outcomes and continuity of care.
Support patient care coverage and staffing needs as a PRN Field Nurse, including weekday/weekend shifts, after-hours on-call rotation, and travel to participants' homes, long-term care, and assisted living facilities; minimum 4 hours per scheduled shift with additional hours based on census and operational needs.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Drivers License credentialed from the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles (IL-DMV) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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