Nursing Jobs in Itasca, IL
$105,000 - $110,000 / year
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Supervisor specializing in Pediatric Home Health Nursing to lead and coordinate care for our pediatric patients. This leadership role involves overseeing nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, and maintaining compliance with healthcare standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive clinical expertise in pediatrics, critical care, and home health settings, along with strong management skills to foster a collaborative and efficient team environment. Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, and Athenahealth is essential. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with complex medical needs while supporting their families through comprehensive home-based care. Duties Supervise and manage a team of pediatric home health nurses, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and quality standards Coordinate patient care plans including assessments, medication administration, IV infusions, tube feeding, catheter care, and ventilator management Oversee patient evaluations such as vital signs, physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and medical documentation Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain accurate medical records using EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth Conduct staff training on sterile techniques, aseptic procedures, infection control, and specialized care such as neonatal ventilator management or dementia care Facilitate discharge planning, case management, and utilization review to optimize patient outcomes Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians specializing in pediatrics, neonatal intensive care (NICU), PICU, or neonatal ventilator support Monitor clinical performance through patient assessment data and quality audits; implement improvements as needed Provide leadership during emergency situations such as airway management or acute pain episodes; ensure staff are trained in basic life support (BLS) and advanced skills like suturing or spinal tap procedures Maintain compliance with all regulatory standards including NCQA standards and Workers' Compensation Law Experience Extensive clinical background in pediatrics with experience in neonatal intensive care (NICU), PICU, or pediatric acute care settings Proven supervisory or nurse management experience leading multidisciplinary teams in home health or hospital environments Familiarity with medical terminology related to pediatric conditions such as developmental disabilities, behavioral health issues, or chronic illnesses like Geriatrics or Alzheimer’s/dementia care Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth; experience with ICD-9/10 coding and CPT coding is highly desirable Knowledge of infection control practices, sterile processing techniques, specimen collection/processing, and laboratory experience Ability to perform physical assessments including vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), phlebotomy, medication administration (including injections), and use of specialized equipment like Hoyer lifts or neonatal ventilators Strong understanding of healthcare regulations including HIPAA compliance and NCQA standards Excellent communication skills for triage situations and family education on health coaching and discharge planning This role is ideal for a dedicated nurse leader committed to delivering exceptional pediatric home health services through compassionate patient care and effective team supervision. Job Type: Full-time Pay range : $105,000 - $110,000 Benefits: Bereavement leave Health insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid holidays Paid sick time Paid time off Work Location: In person Reliance Home Health Caregivers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for Reliance Home Health Caregivers to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either Reliance Home Health Caregivers or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of Reliance Home Health Caregivers has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary. I also understand that no guarantee will be given for the number of hours of work. Upon my termination, I authorize the release of reference information to potential employers. I understand that if an offer of employment is made, the following must be successfully completed as a condition of employment: A background check that will include: information from previous employers, whether contained in written records or not, all public/private records, including criminal, civil, driving, credit, and education, and any other pertinent information relating to my ability to successfully perform the job for which I have been offered employment. Pre-employment drug screening. Pre-employment physical. Proof of citizenship or authorization for employment in the United States is required in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. I attest that I have given to Reliance Home Health Caregivers true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize Reliance Home Health Caregivers to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided in untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal. 
$79,222 - $118,833 / year
Explore opportunities with Illinois Home Health, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Registered Nurse in Home Health you will provide and direct provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. You will also coordinate total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in care and helps to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, and community resources. Primary Responsibilities: Clinical Competence Initiates, develops, implements, and revises the plan of care in collaboration with the physician and other health care professionals Supervises care provided by home health aides and licensed practical/vocational nurses, provides instruction, and assigns tasks according to State and federal regulations Provides required supervisory visits Documentation and Care Delivery Provides high-quality clinical services within the scope of practice and infection control standards, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other health care team members Completes comprehensive assessments (OASIS) including medication reconciliation accurately and timely Documents patient visits per policy and payer requirements, and syncs timely per LHC policy Quality Makes initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visits, ensures patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines, determines primary focus of care, develops the plan of care within State guidelines with the physician, and submits accurate documentation Communicates relevant information timely and effectively with appropriate agency staff, including patient care issues, visit assignments, schedule changes, orders, OASIS data sets, coding requests, and coordination with other clinicians Communicates timely and effectively with physicians, patients, and family members to ensure quality care and service excellence Teamwork Takes direction from Clinical Director and Executive Director professionally and completes assigned tasks timely, including required learning Assists in the orientation of new agency personnel and serves as a preceptor to other staff and students Actively participates in survey/survey readiness activities and performance improvement plans, works to reduce unnecessary patient hospitalizations, improve patient safety, and implements processes and best practices to ensure positive patient outcomes Participates in on-call and weekend rotation as needed to meet patient needs Adheres to and participates in the agency's utilization management model Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Current and unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation Preferred Qualifications: Current CPR Certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire 1+ years of Home Health experience Ability to work independently Solid communication, writing, and organizational skills Pay Range $79,222 - $118,833 annual total cash target pay $45.71 - $68.56 per visit point $38.09 - $57.13 hourly rate Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of 'direct' and 'indirect' patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. 
Position Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse works under direct supervision using the state-specific Nurse Practice Act, Practice Guidelines and nursing judgment. Responsibilites: • delivering nursing care to patients • collecting patient data • making observations Charting behavior changes distributing Medications • reporting pertinent information to the care of patients • direct and supervise other nursing staff members as needed • As this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, the employee will be expected to perform other essential functions and duties as assigned Qualifications: • Ideal candidate must be a caring individual dedicated to providing high quality care to residents in our care • Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN in Illinois Current CPR certification • Able to react to emergency situations appropriately when required • Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition Assistant Director of Nursing Needed Located in Chicago, IL Salary: up to $95K annually (Based on Experience) Qualifications : Must have Illinois RN license Must have CURRENT eprience as an Assistant Director of Nursing in a nursing home setting Must have long term care experience Must have strong leadership skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Responsibilities : Assist in supervising all nursing staff in the facility Development and implementation of nursing policy and procedure Overseeing the hiring and continued employment of nursing staff Ensuring there is adequate nursing staff, and that the staff's skills remain current Overseeing nursing employee conduct Being knowledgeable of incidents at the facility Assessing the health needs of each resident #4613 
