What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse, Home Health Care, Caregiving position at Caring Hands Home Nursing Care, INC?
Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health
Pay:
$45 – $55 per hour (Note: Lower rates apply for pediatric/DSCC cases)
Job Types:
Full-Time · Part-Time · Contract · Travel Nursing
Location:
Serving clients across Chicago’s Northshore, including Evanston, Skokie, Niles, Glenview, and Northbrook
(Travel required – must have reliable transportation)
About Us:
Caring Hands Home Nursing Care is a trusted home health provider located in Skokie, IL, dedicated to enriching lives through compassionate, skilled nursing care in the home setting. We specialize in supporting clients who desire to live independently with dignity and comfort.
Job Description:
We are seeking experienced and compassionate Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide high-quality clinical care to patients in their homes. This role includes skilled nursing visits, patient education, care coordination, and supervision of support staff. If you're a motivated RN who thrives in a flexible, patient-centered environment and values meaningful work, we invite you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform initial patient assessments and home care visits
- Monitor, observe, and document patient symptoms and progress
- Supervise HHA field staff as appropriate
- Document using OASIS and ensure timely completion of care notes
- Coordinate interdisciplinary care in compliance with Medicare guidelines
- Educate patients and caregivers on medications, treatment plans, and disease processes
- Notify physicians of any significant changes in patient conditions
- Provide wound care, IV-line care, and other skilled nursing services
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
- Demonstrate teamwork and professionalism in all interactions
Qualifications:
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois (Required)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (Home Health preferred)
- Experience with OASIS documentation (Preferred)
- Strong organizational, assessment, and communication skills
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel between client homes
Medical Specialties:
- Home Health
- Wound Care
- Geriatrics
- Pediatrics (DSCC)
- Emergency Medicine
Physical Setting:
- In-home care (outpatient setting)
- Travel required within assigned territory
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Flexible schedule
- Work-life balance
- Supportive, team-oriented culture
Important Note:
For pediatric cases under the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) program, lower hourly rates apply for both RNs and LPNs.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Travel nursing, Contract
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty:
- Emergency Medicine
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Pediatrics
- Wound Care
Physical Setting:
- Outpatient
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $45 - $55