staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - $32-52 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Cascade
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 Cascade, Wisconsin.Job
Description & Requirements
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 Wisconsin,
orDriver 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 duties.Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R102016. Posted
job title: Home Health Weekend RN- SheboyganAbout 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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