Are you looking for a home care job where you can make a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that genuinely cares about you? That’s where you can shine. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition and helps you need. Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care of BrightStar Care of Chicago and La Grange (“BrightStar Care”) employees uphold A Higher Standard.

Responsibilities

• Provides care as needed as defined within the scope of the state’s nurse practice act.
• Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the client’s nursing needs.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes and summaries of care.
• Assists in the development of organization goals. Develops, recommends, and administers agency policies and procedures.
• Supervises, educates and coaches other nursing personnel/care-giving staff.
• Plans and implements in-service and training programs.
• Oversees the maintenance of client clinical records, statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.
• Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
• Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing and home health care. Shares information with appropriate organization personnel.
• Promotes home health referrals in the health care community.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted RN license in state for which care is being provided
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Must have graduated from a National League of Nursing accredited program
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience with one (1) year experience in a home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, preferred.
• Reliable car/auto insurance
• Clean background and criminal record
• Understands regulatory compliance with state and federal regulations
• Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct staff.
• Possess exceptional nursing assessment skills
• Comply with accepted professional standards of practice.
• Proven ability to build quality and implement improvements within the operation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Analytic/Critical thinker.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to deal tactfully with clients, staff and community.
• Treat clients, staff and the public with courtesy, respect and presents a positive public image.
• Case management skills are a plus
• Policy development is a plus
• Ability to travel on a daily basis including weekends, nights and holidays

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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