staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - $35-47 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionAdvocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered
Nurse (RN) Home Health for a nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.Job
Description & Requirements
REGISTERED NURSE - HOME HEALTH LOCATION: FAR SOUTHEAST
CITY/SUBURBSHOURS: DAYS WITH WKD ROTATION AND 1SUMMER/WINTER
HOLIDAYThis position is eligible for up to a $5000.00 sign on
bonus! You must be working in this same position at time of payout.
Current internal team members are not eligible at this time.Major
Responsibilities:Performs all scheduled visits and collaborates
with members of the interdisciplinary team as necessary.Conducts
thorough physical, psychosocial and environmental assessments of
assigned patients and updates plan of care where appropriate and as
a result of visit finding. Follows a care plan, which identifies
problems (nursing diagnosis) and evaluates outcomes within a
certain time frame.Communicates with physicians to confirm and
update patient's plan of treatment that may be necessary as a
result of assigned visits. Communicates those changes to the RN
Case Manager.Provides on-going assessment of patient response to
treatments, medications and teaching and applies interventions as
appropriate. Updates and revises care plan as indicated.Partners
with the RN Case Manager to provide discharge planning according to
agency standards and utilizes interagency/system and community
resources to assure continuity of care after discharge.Accurately
documents and updates patient records according to agency, state
and federal guidelines.Communicates problems to physicians and RN
Case Manager, and clearly states plans, actions and goals so that
changes are reflected as they occur.Follows published policies and
procedures and regularly monitors changes or additions to
them.Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties,
which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper
technique.Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills
necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients
served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and
development over the life span and possess the ability to assess
data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the
appropriate information needed to identify each patient's
requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide
the care needed as described in the department's policies and
procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the
departmental job standards.Licensure, Registration and/or
Certification Required:Registered Nurse license issued by the state
in which the team member practices, andBasic Life Support (BLS) for
Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart
Association (AHA) upon hire unless department leader has determined
it is not required, andDriver license issued by the state of
Illinois.Education Required:Completion of an accredited or approved
program in NursingExperience Required: Typically 1 year of
experience in nursing. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Required:Proficiency in clinical skills with the ability to work
under direction and make sound judgments.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional
relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.
Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent
decisions.
Good organization, prioritization and problem solving skills.
Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
Must possess and provide proof of a valid Driver License and a
registered, functional car with adequate insurance
coverage.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Must be able
to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and
twist frequently throughout the workday.
Must be able to:lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.lift up to
20 lbs. over the head.carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable
distance.
Must be able to:push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.perform a sliding
transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and
body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective
clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with
ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for
procedures/functions.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.This job
description indicates the general nature and level of work expected
of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform
other related dutiesCOMPENSATION: $33.40-$50.10 per hourAdvocate
Aurora Health Job ID #R108548. Posted job title: Registered Nurse
(RN) - Home Health - Far Southeast City/SuburbsAbout Advocate
Aurora HealthAdvocate Aurora Health's 22,000 nurses demonstrate our
values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to
advance our stated purpose of helping people live well. To
encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will
provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and
professional development, in the care setting that is best for you.
Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you're at
one of our 10 Magnet® designated hospitals or more than 500 sites
of care. Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for
Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses
to pursue their passion.Benefits
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