Registered Nurse (RN), Home Health and Hospice, PRN

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN), Home Health and Hospice, PRN role is onsite in Vandalia, IL, and is part-time PRN. Compensation is not specified. The role supports the Fayette County Health Department’s home health and hospice nursing services. The nurse provides physician-ordered care during home visits, assesses patient needs, administers treatments, maintains clinical records, and teaches patients and families. The work helps coordinate continuity of care while following professional nursing standards and department policies.

What you'll do

• Provide nursing services according to physician orders
• assess patients and revise care plans as needed
• administer prescribed medications and treatments
• document home visits within 48 hours
• teach patients and families self-care and follow ordered instructions
• coordinate continuity of care
• participate in an on-call rotation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

prn

part-time

home health

hospice

registered nurse

vandalia il

fayette county health department

home visits

patient assessment

medication administration

on-call rotation

illinois nursing license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an Illinois RN license or Illinois LPN license, current CPR certification, and yearly Alzheimer’s dementia training. One year of home care agency or hospital experience is preferred.

About the employer

Fayette County Health Department is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.