REGISTERED NURSE – HOME HEALTH

Location: Southeast City,

60620 Auburn, Gresham, Brainerd, Princeton Park, Beverly View

60628 Washington Heights, Roseland, Cottage Grove Heights, Pullman

60643 East Beverly, Beverly, Morgan Park

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with every 4th weekend rotation, shared after‑hours call, and two holidays per year.

💰 Sign-On Bonus Available – Up to $10,000!
This position is eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus. You must be actively working in this same position at the time of payout. Current internal team members are not eligible at this time.

JOB AND UNIT SUMMARY:

The Home Health division of Advocate Health Care is the largest home health and hospice services in Illinois and the RN will provide home care services to the homebound population and establish strong relationships with patients and caregivers in order to assist the patient in reaching their maximum potential. Advocate Home Health Services helps patients return home to continue the care that began in the hospital. Our team helps patients and caregivers become independent when managing their condition. The delivery of high level nursing care is critical to allowing the patient to remain at home and to preventing rehospitalization. All medical needs will be coordinated by the RN who is case managing the patient and utilizing the resources of the team, (i.e. social worker, CNA, MD, etc.)

Document and connect with the care team thru point of care documentation.
Required to make visits to private residences which may not be accessible to people with disabilities.

THE ADVOCATE HOME HEALTH NURSE

As a Home Health RN, you will deliver compassionate, high-quality nursing care directly in patients’ homes while serving as a key coordinator of their care.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Assumes primary responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients in their homesEstablishes patient-centered goals using a holistic approach that supports patients and familiesProvides leadership at the unit level and serves as a clinical resourceDemonstrates strong clinical judgment and mastery of nursing skillsCore Competencies

Nurse/Patient Relationship
Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients and caregivers throughout the healthcare continuum.

Assuring/Improving Quality Care
Promotes the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care while advocating for patient and family rights.

Patient and Staff Education
Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the educational needs of patients, families, and colleagues. Utilizes appropriate resources to support learning and positive patient outcomes. Contributes to an environment that fosters professional growth.

Nursing Process
Applies the nursing process as a systematic, problem-solving approach to patient care.

Leadership, Collaboration, and Professional Development
Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to provide integrated care. Demonstrates leadership behaviors and a commitment to personal and professional development.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSGraduate from an accredited school of nursingOne year of medical surgical experience in an acute or subacute care facilityCurrent Illinois RN licenseCurrent CPREarn 10.0 continuing education credits annuallyAbility to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Ability to assist with ambulation including turning and transferring patients up to 200 poundsCOMPENSATION

$74,672.00 – $112,112.00 annual base salary
💡 Incentive pay opportunities available

Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS & PERKS

At Advocate Health Care, we support our teammates and their families in living well. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Sign-on bonus eligibility (external candidates)Competitive payIncentive pay opportunitiesReferral bonus programsStudent loan supportTuition assistanceMileage reimbursement