Registered Nurse, Home Care

Company: Memorial Health
Location: Decatur
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Job Description:

OverviewHome health is currently the largest growing industry in healthcare, and the Memorial Home Care team reflects that continued growth. Our team has a continually high census, which allows for a consistent work schedule.Our home care nurses are incentivized to see a certain patient load per day. If they see more than that in a week, they are compensated financially. The home care nurse will travel within a 60 mile radius of Springfield. Memorial utilizes an intake department that ensures the case loads are evenly distributed.Our Home Care Team supports all of our hospitals in Springfield, Decatur, Jacksonville, Lincoln and Taylorville. These include two Magnet designated facilities, a Level 1 Trauma Center and teaching hospitals with a strong partnership with Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.QualificationsEducation:

• ADN required, BSN preferredLicensure/Certifications:
  • License to practice professional nursing in Illinois required
  • Current CPR certification requiredExperience:
    • A minimum of two (2) years acute care clinical experience is required.Additional Qualifications:
      • Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform patient care tasks as required
      • Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids/tissue, contagious diseases, animals, etc.
      • Will accept an Memorial Health System vehicle for business purposes only as deemed necessary by geography/mileage
      • Must possess valid Illinois driver's license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (five year MVR will be required)
      • Must have availability of personal vehicle with proof of insurance

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