Job Description
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Exciting opportunity to support both the Home Health and Hospital at Home teams.
This role will cover the Lake Zurich, Palatine, Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, and Park Ridge areas.
Full-time position with four 10-hour shifts per week, ideally from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Every third weekend coverage is required.
Willing to train; strong clinical inpatient and/or home health skills are desired.
Float Premium Pay
Sign-On Bonus for external hires
Pay Range
$35.50 - $53.25Major Responsibilities
- Complete scheduled patient visits and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and update plans of care as needed.
- Communicate treatment changes with physicians and the primary registered nurse.
- Monitor patient response to care and revise interventions accordingly.
- Coordinate scheduling and case conferences with primary nurse when appropriate.
- Assists with the discharge planning process according to agency standards and utilizes interagency/system and community resources to ensure continuity of care after discharge.
- Communicates problems to physicians and primary Registered Nurse, and clearly states plans, actions and goals so that changes are reflected as they occur.
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with all regulations.
- Follow agency policies and safely perform required patient care activities.
- Provide age-appropriate care based on patient needs and developmental stage.
Minimum Job Requirements
Education
- Associate’s degree in nursing.
Certification / Registration / License
- Active RN license in state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Experience
- 3-4 years clinical experience (Med Surg, ICU or ER) AND
- 1-2 years in home health.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.
- Cultural competence and respect for patient diversity.
- Good organization, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
- Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies
Preferred Job Requirements
Preferred Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
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 duties.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.