Long-Term Care Assessment Nurse
Des Plaines, Illinois
RN · Home Health
Posted Jun 24
- Unit
- Long-Term Care
What the listing says
Role
- On the floor
- No charge shifts · No precepting
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
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About this role
The LTC Nurse provides a one-time thorough (hands-off) assessment to establish qualification for in-home services through their respective insurance carrier. The assessment includes but is not limited to documenting the clients medical history and medications, assess cognitive and mental status, assess the home environment for safety, observe ADL/IADLs, determine current service plan availability.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Baccalaureate degree preferred Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois. Minimum of two years of nursing in an acute care or home care setting preferred. CPR certification preferred, not required.
Current Illinois driver’s license with proof of automobile insurance on personal vehicle for business use or a l t e r n a t e reliable transportation. Must be empathetic, non-judgmental, tactful, responsible, adaptable, organized, and committed to the purpose and objectives of the organization. Must have excellent communications skills Must have emotional and mental maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining good working relationships with patients, patient’s families, and Agency personnel.
Must understand the team approach and be a supportive team member.
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Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Baccalaureate degree preferred
- Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
- Minimum of two years of nursing in an acute care or home care setting preferred.
- CPR certification preferred, not required.
- Current Illinois driver’s license with proof of automobile insurance on personal vehicle for business use or a l t e r n a t e reliable transportation.
- Must be empathetic, non-judgmental, tactful, responsible, adaptable, organized, and committed to the purpose and objectives of the organization.
- Must have excellent communications skills
- Must have emotional and mental maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining good working relationships with patients, patient’s families, and Agency personnel.
- Must understand the team approach and be a supportive team member.
Place
- City
- Des Plaines, Illinois
- Median rent
- $1,606/mo
- Local household income
- $97,875/yr
- State price level
- about the national average
- Address
- 1, 1645 S River Rd Unit 24, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Illinois index 100.0, where 100 is the national average.
A northwest suburb of Chicago, Des Plaines blends residential calm with metro access via the Metra rail. The Des Plaines River winds through the city, offering trails and green space, while downtown serves up locally owned eateries and seasonal festivals—a grounded, community-oriented lifestyle just a commute from major hospital systems.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Soul Care Service is a home health care organization based in Des Plaines, Illinois, providing coordinated nursing care to patients in their place of residence. The organization employs registered nurses for both home health nursing and long-term care (LTC) assessment…
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