Registered Nurse, Home Health

Company: Memorial Health System
Location: Decatur
Posted on: October 16, 2020

Job Description:

Home health is currently the largest growing industry in healthcare, and the Memorial Home Health team reflects that continued growth. Our team has a continually high census, which allows for a consistent work schedule.

Our home health 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 health 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 Health Team supports all of our affiliate hospitals in Decatur, Jacksonville, Lincoln and Taylorville including two Magnet designated facilities, a Level 1 Trauma Center and teaching hospital with a strong partnership with Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

Qualifications

Education:

ADN required, BSN preferred

Licensure/Certifications:

License to practice professional nursing in Illinois required

Current CPR certification required

Experience:

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

One of the leading healthcare organizations in Illinois, Memorial Health System of Springfield is a community-based, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to patient care, education and research.

Our more than 6,700 staff members, partnering physicians and hundreds of volunteers are dedicated to improving the health of the communities we have served since 1897. In a year, we serve an average of more than 40,000 inpatients, more than 667,000 outpatients and more than 125,000 patients in our four Emergency Departments. Our highly skilled team has a passion for excellence and is dedicated to providing a great patient experience for every patient every time.

In support of our commitment to community responsibility, all Memorial Health System affiliates participate in health screenings and educational events to further provide for the healthcare needs of our community.  Learn more  about our community benefit initiatives.

Mission

To improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Vision

To be the health system people choose over all others.

Values

SAFETY

We put safety first.

We speak up, without fear, on matters of patient and colleague safety.

We take action to create an environment of zero harm.

INTEGRITY

We respect others and show compassion.

We behave honestly and ethically.

We are accountable for our attitude, actions and health.

QUALITY

We advance our knowledge and skills.

We seek continuous improvement.

We deliver evidence-based care that leads to excellence in outcomes.

STEWARDSHIP

We use resources wisely and maintain financial stability.

We work together to coordinate care and services across the health system.

We promote healthier communities.

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