staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - $35-51 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Manitowoc
Posted on: September 17, 2023
Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home
Health for a nursing job in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.Job Description &
Requirements
- Specialty: Home Health
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- 24 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Staff*** Weekend shift differentialHome Health
Weekend RN- ManitowoclocationsAurora Medical Center Manitowoc
County - 5000 Memorial Drtime typePart timeposted onPosted 16 Days
Agojob requisition idR75981Department:34100 Manitowoc -
NursingStatus: Part timeBenefits Eligible:YesHours Per
Week:24Schedule Details/Additional Information:Weekend RN role
supporting Manitowoc.Sign on bonus for external hires.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 is
one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems
in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500
sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals.
We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and
caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and
leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of
specialties. Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest
not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3
million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois
and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the
standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers,
innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge
research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are
recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of
specialties.Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R75981R.About 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
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Sign-On bonus
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