Employment

Job Description: Director of Field Clinical Operations, RN
Location: Chicagoland, IL Remote (In Field)
ChoiceCare Home Health

Position Summary

Are you ready to lead with excellence, innovation, and compassion? ChoiceCare Home Health is seeking a dynamic Director of Field Clinical Operations to join our team. This role is 100% travel across the Chicagoland area, wherever ChoiceCare has a home health patients. If you're a multidisciplinary professional with flexible skill sets, and you're passionate about driving positive patient outcomes, we want you on our team!

About ChoiceCare Home Health

ChoiceCare Home Health has been a trusted provider since 2003, committed to delivering high-quality care with a focus on improving patient lives, in Cook, Dupage, and Will Counties. As we continue to grow, we offer a fun and innovative working environment that values collaboration and excellence. Join us in reinventing home health with a value-based approach that puts patient care at the forefront.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Scheduling: Choose your hours and locations.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary with performance bonuses.
• 401K: Employer match to help you plan for your future.
• Top-tier Training and Support: Access to industry-leading resources and ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the collaborative process among members of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Ensure home health services are available 24/7 and act as the agency Administrator when needed.
• Manage IDT members, including scheduling, productivity, mentoring, performance reviews, and support.
• Collaborate on QAPI activities and provide input into Performance Improvement.
• Uphold a philosophy of integrity and commitment; communicate proactively about schedule changes.
• Participate in patient care as needed, including admissions, recertification visits, routine visits, and discharges.
• Manage patient caseloads to support census changes.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for new team members, covering clinical protocols, operational procedures, and EMR system usage.
• Provide operational support, clinical direction, and leadership to address program-level challenges.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in patient clinical records.
• Analyze and report on quality metrics, including HHCAHPS and Home Health Quality outcomes.
• Participate in after-hours shifts and on-call responsibilities as needed.

De Novo Expansion Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with state regulatory requirements for nursing services in new and existing locations.
• Lead the strategic planning and execution of new home health locations.
• Oversee the logistical aspects of establishing new locations, including facility setup and equipment procurement.
• Recruit, hire, and train dedicated teams for each new location.
• Provide ongoing leadership and mentorship to new teams, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies to obtain necessary licenses and certifications.
• Conduct regular gap analysis and implement solutions for improvement.

Qualifications:

• Education: RN, Required, bachelor’s degree strongly preferred but not required.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, with 3 years in home health required; 5 years of management experience, with 2 years in hospice or home care required.
• Skills: Proficient in Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR for home health, strong mathematical and language skills, and the ability to articulate and embrace integrated healthcare at home philosophy.
• Certifications: Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse or Physical Therapist license or COMPACT license preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

1. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental.
2. Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
3. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
4. Exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected.
5. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care.

Join Us today!

At ChoiceCare Home Health, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to our success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where team members feel welcomed, valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Apply now by sending your resume to [email protected].
ChoiceCare Home Health – Leading with Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence.

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Location: Chicago, IL and Surrounding Suburbs
Company: ChoiceCare Home Health
Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time/PRN
PRN Rates: $35-45 Depending on experience

About Us: ChoiceCare Home Health is a dedicated home healthcare provider based in Palos Hills, IL. We are committed to delivering exceptional, compassionate care to our patients in the comfort of their homes. Our team strives to improve the health and well-being of our community with a strong emphasis on personalized care. All team members are responsible for modeling the CHOICECARE values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Job Highlights:

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience.
• Current and valid LPN license in the state of Illinois.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong clinical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Implement the plan of care initiated by the registered nurse (RN).
• Cover the territory of Chicago, IL , within a 30-minute drive radius.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education regarding self-care techniques and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Participate in the coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietician) to the RN and/or Clinical Supervisor.
• Use and/or prepare equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently, adhering to aseptic technique.
• Participate in personal and professional growth and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the RN.
• Provide healthcare instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.

Benefits:

• Great culture and team atmosphere.
• time off accruals.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Merit increases.
• Work/life balance.

Apply now by sending your resume to [email protected].
ChoiceCare Home Health – Leading with Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence.

Join the ChoiceCare Home Health Team!

ChoiceCare Home Health, a full-service Medicare and ACHC-certified provider, has been dedicated to serving patients since 2003 in Chicago Land Area. We are on the lookout for passionate and experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our dynamic and growing team. We pride ourselves on our fun and innovative work environment, where we're redefining home health with a value-based approach focused on exceptional patient care. Come help our patients stay happy and healthy at home!

What We Offer:

• Flexible Scheduling: Choose your hours and select your patients
• 401K: Employer match to boost your savings
• Top-tier Training and Support: Access to industry-leading resources
• Competitive PRN Rates

Your Responsibilities:

• Deliver top-notch nursing care in a home health setting
• Treat patients, administer medications, and manage injuries as needed
• Ensure patients receive proper nutrition and hydration
• Assist with physical therapy exercises and treatments
• Monitor patient progress and report changes to caregivers
• Follow the care practices set by physicians and coordinate with the Care Team
• Perform non-invasive tests and procedures (e.g., EKG, spirometer)
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for patients and staff
• Conduct quality home visits, including charting and OASIS documentation
• Manage IV medications and PICC/Central Lines
• Provide expert wound care management

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience preferred
• License/Certification: RN license required, BLS Certification preferred
• Work Location: On the road, delivering in-home care
• Schedule: Flexible hours, primarily day/evening shifts from Monday to Friday, with some weekends as needed

Medical Specialties:

• Home Health
• Medical-Surgical
• Long-term care

Perks and Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible schedule
• Earn paid time off
• Referral program

Essential Qualities:

• Embody ChoiceCare values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, and Innovation
• Advocate for the ChoiceCare philosophy using our 6 Pillars of Success
• Adhere to the Code of Ethical Conduct
• Foster positive relationships within the company, among departments, and with external stakeholders

Join us today and make a difference! Apply now by sending your resume to [email protected].
ChoiceCare Home Health is committed to fostering a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.