Department:
Status:
Benefits Eligible:
Hours Per Week:
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Monday through Friday, 8:00-4:30
Area is north Milwaukee/southern Ozaukee county area. Approximately from Mequon south to the Glendale area.
Pay Range
$37.50 - $56.25Responsible for all activities related to assigned visits and communicating changes to the primary Registered Nurse. Oversees the primary needs of the patient, including assessment of patient and plan of care, and implementation of prescribed interventions.
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 primary registered nurse.
Provides on-going assessment of patient response to treatments, medications and teaching and applies interventions as appropriate. Updates and revises care plan as indicated.
Schedules patients and case conferences with primary registered nurse.
Assists with the discharge planning process 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 primary Registered Nurse, 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.
Scheduled Hours
8:00-6:30 Monday-Thursday. Flexible with days and hours. Weekend/holiday/after-hours call rotation
$10,000 Sign on bonus for External Hires.
Licenses & Certifications
Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles, or
Driver license issued by the state of Illinois.
Degrees
Associate's Degree in Nursing.
Required Functional Experience
Typically requires 2 years of experience in nursing.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficiency in clinical skills with the ability to work under direction and make sound judgments.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.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.
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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.