Nursing Jobs in West Chicago, IL
$83,580 - $125,370 / year
Explore opportunities with Caretenders Hospice, 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 Case Manager, you will assume full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient. Continuously evaluating personal and professional performance and making necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered. You'll also develop the patient's Plan of care in collaboration with other professionals and implement treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theory that promotes physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Familiar with the concepts and needs of patients/families who are facing death and dying. We are now offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time! Primary Responsibilities Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during visit within forty-eight (48) hours of referral Identifies the patient's/family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re-assesses as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days Initiates and coordinates the plan of care Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care daily Instructs and supervises the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition 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 the state of practice Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation Preferred Qualifications 1+ years of clinical experience Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and 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. The salary for this role will range from $83,580 to $125,370 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is 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 is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #LHCJobs 
Requirements: LPN (current and active) BLS certificate Able to stand for hours at a time Able to lift up to 50 lbs Prefer: Experience with LTC Experience with PCC and eMAR Excellent communication skills and customer service skills Tasks for this position include, but not limited to: Able to work day shift 0600 to 1800 Safely administer medications Perform assessments on patients for charting and when notify MD/CNP Work with CNAs to provide good quality care to all residents Entering orders in PCC and carrying out MD/CNP orders Able to perform standard nursing care as learned in nursing school Benefits: Be part of a new and upcoming community. Work in a facility that cares as much about its staff as much as it cares about its residents. (Having the supplies needed to do the job: printer, fax, oxygen, ect.) Join a team attempting to make a difference for residents and staff. 
$73,179.07 - $129,306.76 / year
Our promise to you: Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 120 N OAK ST City: HINSDALE State: Illinois Postal Code: 60521 Job Description: Shift : Full-Time Days Hours : Monday- Friday 8am-5pm. Rotation Call Required. Location : Hinsdale Hospice Office with support to Field Staff and supervisory visits of Admissions Staff. Oversees the recovery process, including follow-up with patients who are non-admitted, discharged, or have revoked the Hospice Medicare Benefit, and ensures tracking and monitoring of changes for future hospice needs. Maintains knowledge and communicates policies and procedures required to comply with federal, state, and local guidelines, as well as Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance reimbursement requirements. Provides overall direction of operations related to admissions and referrals. Develops, revises, and implements schedules for admission nurses to ensure staff availability. Reviews nursing documentation and charting to ensure it is timely, accurate, and complete, and communicates with the Health Information Management Department to update incomplete documentation. Accompanies staff periodically to evaluate performance and knowledge, providing expertise and guidance to improve skills. Participates in staff meetings, department meetings, in-services, and other related activities. Recommends and implements the fiscal budget for the assigned department, monitors budget variances, and reports findings. Other duties as assigned. Communicates with healthcare providers regarding referrals, including doctors, hospitals, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. Interprets requirements to determine eligibility for unique or questionable cases. Communicates with PCM teams to determine and coordinate staffing levels. Oversees the referral process to ensure patient referral calls for hospice services are appropriately answered and processed. Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Hospice COPs [Required] Clinical assessment [Required] End-of-Life care issues [Required] Critical nursing skills [Required] Leadership skills [Required] Time management [Required] Long-term care [Preferred] Hospice criteria and eligibility [Preferred] Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing and typing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements. [Required] Knowledge of nursing skills in the performance of duties in compliance with the legal and ethical parameters established and based on the level of education and certification attained by the employee. [Required] Knowledge of documenting within an electronic medical record. [Required] Knowledge of basic to intermediate application of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook as well as internet software. [Required] Knowledge of third party reimbursement and cost containment. [Required] Knowledge of basic supervisory practices and procedures. [Required] Ability to conduct interviews of prospective employees. [Required] Ability to follow standard precaution guidelines for infection control, including when providing patient care. [Required] Education: Associate's of Nursing [Required] Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred] Field of Study: N/A Work Experience: 1+ supervisory experience [Required] 2+ years related experience [Preferred] Additional Information: N/A Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) [Required] Basic Life Support (BLS) [Required] Driver's License (DL) [Required] Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2 Pay Range: $73,179.07 - $129,306.76 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. 
