9,576 Advocate Aurora Health jobs in the United States

Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Advocate Aurora Health at Advocate Aurora Health summary:

A Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health at Advocate Aurora Health provides individualized, holistic patient care and case management in patients' homes. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, coordinating interdisciplinary care, ensuring quality and safety, and educating patients, families, and nursing peers. The role requires clinical expertise, communication skills, adherence to standards, and occasional travel within the service area.

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health Case Management for a nursing job in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements
• Specialty: Case Management
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff

Major Responsibilities:

• Nurse/Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
- Demonstrates adaptive communication styles based on individual patient needs
- Provides individualized care to promote physical and psychosocial comfort
- Assesses patient and family readiness and involves them in planning and implementing care. Seeks consultation as needed.
- Incorporates an individualized, holistic approach in the plan of care

• Assuring/Improving Quality Care: Facilitates the patient and family’s right to receive quality, cost effective care.
- Mobilizes appropriate resources in response to situations that have the potential to negatively impact patient and family outcomes
- Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence-based literature.
- Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives
- Participates in efforts to reduce risk and improve patient safety
- Meets regulatory and mandatory requirements on the unit
• Patient/Staff Education: Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes. Assists in creating an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for nursing peers and colleagues.
- Assesses patient and family readiness to learn, and modifies approach as necessary
- Seeks out opportunities to enhance knowledge, skill, and competence of department members
• Nursing Process: Demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem-solving model.
- Recognizes changes in clinical situations. Evaluates and implements changes to the plan of care
- Consistently makes sound clinical decisions, demonstrating the ability to care for patients with complex problems
- Prioritizes and organizes patient care and ensures follow through with planned care
- Initiates referrals and discharge planning for assigned patients and actively coordinates utilizing the interdisciplinary approach.
- Applies ethical decision making.
- Monitors for confidentiality and assures appropriate business conduct.
- Delegates correctly to unlicensed assistive personnel.
- Seeks resources for disruptive behavior that impedes care delivery.
• Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development: Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care. Demonstrates leadership behaviors and is committed to the development of self and others.
- Participates in unit meetings and activities that improve patient care or administrative systems Utilizes available resources to maintain current knowledge base relevant to practice
- Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills, promoting collaboration among healthcare team members
- Demonstrates ability to critique own nursing practice and achieves required certifications or Bachelor’s Degree
- Earns a minimum of 10 contact hours per year

Licensure:

• Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing • Earn 10 continuing education credits annually
• One year of medical surgical experience • Has demonstrated proficiency for the requirements for NC I

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills • Good documentation skills. • Computer skills • Good time management and organizational skills • Familiarity with patient care equipment
• Current Illinois RN license • Current CPR

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing • Ability to take “on call” assignments. • Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete work within short timeframes. • Ability to transport objects, patients, and equipment • Ability to respond quickly to patient needs and work at fast pace • Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick • Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients • Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit • Ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly • Must be able to travel to all areas within the Advocate service area in all extremes of weather on all types of roads. Exposed to widely varying social and environmental conditions in patient’s neighborhoods and homes. Must be willing to work occasional overtime if needed. Required to make visits to private residences which may not be accessible to people with disabilities. • Must be able to assist with ambulation including turning and transferring patients up to 200 pounds
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R . Posted job title: Home Health RN Case Manager- Lake Forest, Great Lakes, North Chicago and Surrounding Areas

About Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate 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

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Home Health, Case Management, Patient Care, Nursing Process, Quality Improvement, Patient Education, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Clinical Assessment, Healthcare Communication

Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Advocate Aurora Health at Advocate Aurora Health summary:

A Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Home Health Case Management, providing individualized and evidence-based patient care in a variety of home settings. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, education, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and quality improvement initiatives. The role requires excellent communication, clinical decision-making, and leadership skills to ensure high-quality, cost-effective healthcare delivery in compliance with regulatory standards.

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health Case Management for a nursing job in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements
• Specialty: Case Management
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff

Major Responsibilities:

• Nurse/Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
- Demonstrates adaptive communication styles based on individual patient needs
- Provides individualized care to promote physical and psychosocial comfort
- Assesses patient and family readiness and involves them in planning and implementing care. Seeks consultation as needed.
- Incorporates an individualized, holistic approach in the plan of care

• Assuring/Improving Quality Care: Facilitates the patient and family’s right to receive quality, cost effective care.
- Mobilizes appropriate resources in response to situations that have the potential to negatively impact patient and family outcomes
- Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence-based literature.
- Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives
- Participates in efforts to reduce risk and improve patient safety
- Meets regulatory and mandatory requirements on the unit
• Patient/Staff Education: Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes. Assists in creating an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for nursing peers and colleagues.
- Assesses patient and family readiness to learn, and modifies approach as necessary
- Seeks out opportunities to enhance knowledge, skill, and competence of department members
• Nursing Process: Demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem-solving model.
- Recognizes changes in clinical situations. Evaluates and implements changes to the plan of care
- Consistently makes sound clinical decisions, demonstrating the ability to care for patients with complex problems
- Prioritizes and organizes patient care and ensures follow through with planned care
- Initiates referrals and discharge planning for assigned patients and actively coordinates utilizing the interdisciplinary approach.
- Applies ethical decision making.
- Monitors for confidentiality and assures appropriate business conduct.
- Delegates correctly to unlicensed assistive personnel.
- Seeks resources for disruptive behavior that impedes care delivery.
• Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development: Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care. Demonstrates leadership behaviors and is committed to the development of self and others.
- Participates in unit meetings and activities that improve patient care or administrative systems Utilizes available resources to maintain current knowledge base relevant to practice
- Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills, promoting collaboration among healthcare team members
- Demonstrates ability to critique own nursing practice and achieves required certifications or Bachelor’s Degree
- Earns a minimum of 10 contact hours per year

Licensure:

• Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing • Earn 10 continuing education credits annually
• One year of medical surgical experience • Has demonstrated proficiency for the requirements for NC I

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills • Good documentation skills. • Computer skills • Good time management and organizational skills • Familiarity with patient care equipment
• Current Illinois RN license • Current CPR

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing • Ability to take “on call” assignments. • Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete work within short timeframes. • Ability to transport objects, patients, and equipment • Ability to respond quickly to patient needs and work at fast pace • Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick • Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients • Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit • Ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly • Must be able to travel to all areas within the Advocate service area in all extremes of weather on all types of roads. Exposed to widely varying social and environmental conditions in patient’s neighborhoods and homes. Must be willing to work occasional overtime if needed. Required to make visits to private residences which may not be accessible to people with disabilities. • Must be able to assist with ambulation including turning and transferring patients up to 200 pounds
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R . Posted job title: Home Health RN Case Manager- Grayslake, Mundelein and Surrounding Areas

About Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate 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

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Home Health, Case Management, Patient Care, Care Planning, Clinical Assessment, Patient Education, Healthcare Collaboration, Quality Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice

Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Advocate Aurora Health at Advocate Aurora Health summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health at Advocate Aurora Health manages patient caseloads by conducting assessments, developing and updating care plans, and providing direct patient care in accordance with physician orders. The role involves collaboration with healthcare team members, ongoing patient monitoring, discharge planning, documentation, and participation in quality improvement activities. This position requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing, RN licensure, BLS certification, and at least three years of clinical nursing experience.

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health Case Management for a nursing job in Newton, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements
• Specialty: Case Management
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff

Major Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility for caseloads consisting of patients in specialty areas.
• Conducts initial assessment to obtain thorough physical, social and environmental data.
• Establishes the plan of care in accordance with the physician orders and patient needs.
• Provides direct patient care and adjusts nursing care processes as needed. Identifies problems, modifies nursing care plan, and evaluates outcomes within an appropriate time frame. Advises and consults with family and other personnel, as appropriate.
• Provides on-going assessment of patient response to treatments and teaching and applies interventions as appropriate. Updates and revises plan of care as indicated.
• Completes documentation including visit assessment, OASIS, 485 and verbal orders accurately and promptly and within the standards.
• Communicates with physicians to confirm and update patients' plan of care. Provides status updates and ensures ongoing communication with the physician and other members of the health care team.
• Facilitates the discharge planning process according to standards and utilizes resources to assure continuity of care after discharge. Participates in developing the discharge plan with the patient/family, physician, social worker, and other staff members as appropriate.
• Participates in chart audits and continuous quality improvement activities as requested. Identifies, develops and participates in process improvement opportunities that will enhance the quality of the services provided.
• Maintains and updates accurate clinical and patient records according to agency, state, and federal guidelines.
• 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, 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.

Education Required:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in clinical nursing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Excellent communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of clients with patience and respect. Good organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with physicians and other professionals in a direct and positive manner.
• Proficiency in clinical skills with the ability to work under direction and make sound judgments.
• Ability to operate the necessary equipment to perform the job, i.e., FAX, computer, copier, telephone system.
• Ability to assess data reflecting the patient's status and the ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their specific needs.
• Must have a tolerance for differences and an appreciation of multi-culturalism and diversity of the patients and their families.
• 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 capable of the manual dexterity required to use and operate a variety of equipment.
• Must have the physical ability to move about in confined spaces, including bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting and occasionally reaching one or both arm overhead.
• Must be able to work safely with people of various sizes and weight with diverse and complex medical conditions and physical limitations.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk and climb stairs for limited to prolonged periods of time to complete required paperwork, gain entry to patients’ residences, travel from assigned visits and attend a variety of work related activities.
• Must have the physical stamina to attend to patient care requirements over a period of three or more hours without complete rest.
• Must have accurate vision to read gauges and measuring devices and to interpret written instructions.
• Subject to extreme temperature changes due to weather conditions.
• Subject to exposure to chemical and hazardous waste and communicable disease.
• Must be able to:
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs from waist to overhead.
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height 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.

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 #R . Posted job title: Home Health RN Case Manager - Manitowoc

About Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate 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

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Home Health, Case Management, Patient Care, Care Plan Development, Clinical Nursing, Discharge Planning, Health Assessment, Patient Monitoring, Quality Improvement

Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Advocate Aurora Health at Advocate Aurora Health summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health at Advocate Aurora Health manages specialty patient caseloads by conducting assessments, establishing and updating care plans, and providing direct nursing care. This role involves coordinating with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care, facilitating discharge planning, and participating in quality improvement activities. The position requires clinical expertise, strong communication skills, valid RN licensure, and the ability to work independently and compassionately in patients' homes.

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health Case Management for a nursing job in Cleveland, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements
• Specialty: Case Management
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff

Major Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility for caseloads consisting of patients in specialty areas.
• Conducts initial assessment to obtain thorough physical, social and environmental data.
• Establishes the plan of care in accordance with the physician orders and patient needs.
• Provides direct patient care and adjusts nursing care processes as needed. Identifies problems, modifies nursing care plan, and evaluates outcomes within an appropriate time frame. Advises and consults with family and other personnel, as appropriate.
• Provides on-going assessment of patient response to treatments and teaching and applies interventions as appropriate. Updates and revises plan of care as indicated.
• Completes documentation including visit assessment, OASIS, 485 and verbal orders accurately and promptly and within the standards.
• Communicates with physicians to confirm and update patients' plan of care. Provides status updates and ensures ongoing communication with the physician and other members of the health care team.
• Facilitates the discharge planning process according to standards and utilizes resources to assure continuity of care after discharge. Participates in developing the discharge plan with the patient/family, physician, social worker, and other staff members as appropriate.
• Participates in chart audits and continuous quality improvement activities as requested. Identifies, develops and participates in process improvement opportunities that will enhance the quality of the services provided.
• Maintains and updates accurate clinical and patient records according to agency, state, and federal guidelines.
• 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, 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.

Education Required:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in clinical nursing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Excellent communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of clients with patience and respect. Good organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with physicians and other professionals in a direct and positive manner.
• Proficiency in clinical skills with the ability to work under direction and make sound judgments.
• Ability to operate the necessary equipment to perform the job, i.e., FAX, computer, copier, telephone system.
• Ability to assess data reflecting the patient's status and the ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their specific needs.
• Must have a tolerance for differences and an appreciation of multi-culturalism and diversity of the patients and their families.
• 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 capable of the manual dexterity required to use and operate a variety of equipment.
• Must have the physical ability to move about in confined spaces, including bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting and occasionally reaching one or both arm overhead.
• Must be able to work safely with people of various sizes and weight with diverse and complex medical conditions and physical limitations.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk and climb stairs for limited to prolonged periods of time to complete required paperwork, gain entry to patients’ residences, travel from assigned visits and attend a variety of work related activities.
• Must have the physical stamina to attend to patient care requirements over a period of three or more hours without complete rest.
• Must have accurate vision to read gauges and measuring devices and to interpret written instructions.
• Subject to extreme temperature changes due to weather conditions.
• Subject to exposure to chemical and hazardous waste and communicable disease.
• Must be able to:
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs from waist to overhead.
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height 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.

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 #R . Posted job title: Home Health RN Case Manager - Manitowoc

About Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate 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

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Home Health, Case Management, Patient Care, Care Plan, Discharge Planning, Clinical Nursing, Patient Assessment, Healthcare Coordination, Advocate Aurora Health

Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Advocate Aurora Health at Advocate Aurora Health summary:

Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Home Health Case Management providing comprehensive patient assessments, developing and updating care plans, and coordinating with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care and continuity after discharge. Responsibilities include direct patient care, documentation, communication with physicians, and participation in quality improvement activities. Requires clinical nursing experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage diverse and complex patient needs in a home health setting.

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health Case Management for a nursing job in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements
• Specialty: Case Management
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff

Job DescriptionMajor Responsibilities:

• Assumes responsibility for caseloads consisting of patients in specialty areas.
• Conducts initial assessment to obtain thorough physical, social and environmental data.
• Establishes the plan of care in accordance with the physician orders and patient needs.
• Provides direct patient care and adjusts nursing care processes as needed. Identifies problems, modifies nursing care plan, and evaluates outcomes within an appropriate time frame. Advises and consults with family and other personnel, as appropriate.
• Provides on-going assessment of patient response to treatments and teaching and applies interventions as appropriate. Updates and revises plan of care as indicated.
• Completes documentation including visit assessment, OASIS, 485 and verbal orders accurately and promptly and within the standards.
• Communicates with physicians to confirm and update patients' plan of care. Provides status updates and ensures ongoing communication with the physician and other members of the health care team.
• Facilitates the discharge planning process according to standards and utilizes resources to assure continuity of care after discharge. Participates in developing the discharge plan with the patient/family, physician, social worker, and other staff members as appropriate.
• Participates in chart audits and continuous quality improvement activities as requested. Identifies, develops and participates in process improvement opportunities that will enhance the quality of the services provided.
• Maintains and updates accurate clinical and patient records according to agency, state, and federal guidelines.
• 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, 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.

Education Required:
• Associate's Degree in Nursing.

Experience Required:
• Typically requires 3 years of experience in clinical nursing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
• Excellent communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of clients with patience and respect. Good organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with physicians and other professionals in a direct and positive manner.
• Proficiency in clinical skills with the ability to work under direction and make sound judgments.
• Ability to operate the necessary equipment to perform the job, i.e., FAX, computer, copier, telephone system.
• Ability to assess data reflecting the patient's status and the ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their specific needs.
• Must have a tolerance for differences and an appreciation of multi-culturalism and diversity of the patients and their families.
• 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 capable of the manual dexterity required to use and operate a variety of equipment.
• Must have the physical ability to move about in confined spaces, including bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting and occasionally reaching one or both arm overhead.
• Must be able to work safely with people of various sizes and weight with diverse and complex medical conditions and physical limitations.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk and climb stairs for limited to prolonged periods of time to complete required paperwork, gain entry to patients’ residences, travel from assigned visits and attend a variety of work related activities.
• Must have the physical stamina to attend to patient care requirements over a period of three or more hours without complete rest.
• Must have accurate vision to read gauges and measuring devices and to interpret written instructions.
• Subject to extreme temperature changes due to weather conditions.
• Subject to exposure to chemical and hazardous waste and communicable disease.
• Must be able to:
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs from waist to overhead.
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height 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.

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 #R . Posted job title: Home Health RN Case Manager

About Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate 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

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Home Health Nursing, Case Management, Patient Care, Care Planning, Clinical Assessment, Discharge Planning, Healthcare Coordination, Quality Improvement, Patient Documentation

Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Advocate Aurora Health at Advocate Aurora Health summary:

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health at Advocate Aurora Health, this role involves providing comprehensive nursing care and case management to homebound patients in the southwest suburbs of Illinois. The nurse coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team, establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and caregivers, and aims to support patient independence while preventing rehospitalization. The position requires clinical expertise, patient assessment, care planning, and leadership responsibilities to ensure high-quality home healthcare delivery.

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health Case Management for a nursing job in Proviso, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements
• Specialty: Case Management
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff

REGISTERED NURSE HOME HEALTH

LOCATION: SOUTHWEST SUBURBS WITH FOCUS ON Oak Lawn, Burbank, Justice, Bridgeview, Hickory Hills, Willow Springs, Chicago Ridge

HOURS: DAYS with weekend and holiday rotation

This position is also eligible for up to a $ sign on bonus subject to all taxes! You must be employed in the exact position at time of payout. Internal team members are not eligible for this sign on bonus at this time. Must be able to work one summer and one winter holiday

Must be able to rotate on an on call schedule

FULL TIMEJOB and UNIT SUMMARY:The Home Health division of Advocate Health Care is the largest home health and hospice services in Illinois and the RN will provide home care services to the homebound population and establish strong relationships with patients and caregivers in order to assist the patient in reaching their maximum potential. Advocate Home Health Services helps patients return home to continue the care that began in the hospital. Our team helps patients and caregivers become independent when managing their condition. The delivery of high level nursing care is critical to allowing the patient to remain at home and to preventing rehospitalization. All medical needs will be coordinated by the RN who is case managing the patient and utilizing the resources of the team (i.e. social worker CNA MD etc.)Document and connect with the care team thru point of care to make visits to private residences which may not be accessible to people with disabilities.THE ADVOCATE HOME HEALTH NURSE:Assumes primary responsibility for the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients in the comfort of their own homes.Set goals which demonstrate a holistic approach to patients and families.Assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level.Demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills.Nurse/Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.Assuring/Improving Quality Care: Facilitates the patient and family`s right to receive quality care.

COMPENSATION: $4,672.00- 112,112.00 annual base salary.

This position is incentive pay eligible

We want our teammates and their families to Live Well. Actual compensation offered in the Pay Range will be based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or training and internal equity. To accompany base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including

• Sign on Bonus eligible (external candidates)
• Competitive Pay
• Incentive Pay Eligible
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Student Loan Support
• Tuition Assistance Available
• Mileage reimbursement

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R . Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Manager - Southwest Suburbs

About Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate 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

Keywords:

registered nurse, home health care, case management, patient care, nursing assessment, care coordination, chronic disease management, patient independence, rehospitalization prevention, clinical nursing skills

Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Advocate Aurora Health at Advocate Aurora Health summary:

A Registered Nurse (RN) in Home Health Case Management at Advocate Aurora Health provides individualized, holistic patient care through therapeutic nurse-patient relationships. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, coordinating interdisciplinary care, ensuring quality and safety standards, and supporting patient and staff education. The role demands licensed nursing practice, clinical decision-making, leadership, and adaptability in various home health environments.

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health Case Management for a nursing job in Clarendon Hills, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements
• Specialty: Case Management
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff

Major Responsibilities:

• Nurse/Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
- Demonstrates adaptive communication styles based on individual patient needs
- Provides individualized care to promote physical and psychosocial comfort
- Assesses patient and family readiness and involves them in planning and implementing care. Seeks consultation as needed.
- Incorporates an individualized, holistic approach in the plan of care

• Assuring/Improving Quality Care: Facilitates the patient and family’s right to receive quality, cost effective care.
- Mobilizes appropriate resources in response to situations that have the potential to negatively impact patient and family outcomes
- Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence-based literature.
- Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives
- Participates in efforts to reduce risk and improve patient safety
- Meets regulatory and mandatory requirements on the unit
• Patient/Staff Education: Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes. Assists in creating an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for nursing peers and colleagues.
- Assesses patient and family readiness to learn, and modifies approach as necessary
- Seeks out opportunities to enhance knowledge, skill, and competence of department members
• Nursing Process: Demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem-solving model.
- Recognizes changes in clinical situations. Evaluates and implements changes to the plan of care
- Consistently makes sound clinical decisions, demonstrating the ability to care for patients with complex problems
- Prioritizes and organizes patient care and ensures follow through with planned care
- Initiates referrals and discharge planning for assigned patients and actively coordinates utilizing the interdisciplinary approach.
- Applies ethical decision making.
- Monitors for confidentiality and assures appropriate business conduct.
- Delegates correctly to unlicensed assistive personnel.
- Seeks resources for disruptive behavior that impedes care delivery.
• Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development: Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care. Demonstrates leadership behaviors and is committed to the development of self and others.
- Participates in unit meetings and activities that improve patient care or administrative systems Utilizes available resources to maintain current knowledge base relevant to practice
- Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills, promoting collaboration among healthcare team members
- Demonstrates ability to critique own nursing practice and achieves required certifications or Bachelor’s Degree
- Earns a minimum of 10 contact hours per year

Licensure:

• Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing • Earn 10 continuing education credits annually
• One year of medical surgical experience • Has demonstrated proficiency for the requirements for NC I

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills • Good documentation skills. • Computer skills • Good time management and organizational skills • Familiarity with patient care equipment
• Current Illinois RN license • Current CPR

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing • Ability to take “on call” assignments. • Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete work within short timeframes. • Ability to transport objects, patients, and equipment • Ability to respond quickly to patient needs and work at fast pace • Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick • Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients • Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit • Ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly • Must be able to travel to all areas within the Advocate service area in all extremes of weather on all types of roads. Exposed to widely varying social and environmental conditions in patient’s neighborhoods and homes. Must be willing to work occasional overtime if needed. Required to make visits to private residences which may not be accessible to people with disabilities. • Must be able to assist with ambulation including turning and transferring patients up to 200 pounds
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R . Posted job title: Home Health RN Case Manager- Lake Forest, Great Lakes, North Chicago and Surrounding Areas

About Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate 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

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Home Health, Case Management, Patient Care, Nursing Process, Clinical Decision Making, Patient Education, Quality Improvement, Care Coordination, Healthcare

Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Advocate Aurora Health at Advocate Aurora Health summary:

A Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in home health case management, providing individualized and holistic care to patients and families in their homes. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, coordination with interdisciplinary teams, patient and staff education, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. The role requires maintaining therapeutic relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting professional development within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health Case Management for a nursing job in Westchester, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements
• Specialty: Case Management
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff

Major Responsibilities:

• Nurse/Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
- Demonstrates adaptive communication styles based on individual patient needs
- Provides individualized care to promote physical and psychosocial comfort
- Assesses patient and family readiness and involves them in planning and implementing care. Seeks consultation as needed.
- Incorporates an individualized, holistic approach in the plan of care

• Assuring/Improving Quality Care: Facilitates the patient and family’s right to receive quality, cost effective care.
- Mobilizes appropriate resources in response to situations that have the potential to negatively impact patient and family outcomes
- Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence-based literature.
- Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives
- Participates in efforts to reduce risk and improve patient safety
- Meets regulatory and mandatory requirements on the unit
• Patient/Staff Education: Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes. Assists in creating an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for nursing peers and colleagues.
- Assesses patient and family readiness to learn, and modifies approach as necessary
- Seeks out opportunities to enhance knowledge, skill, and competence of department members
• Nursing Process: Demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem-solving model.
- Recognizes changes in clinical situations. Evaluates and implements changes to the plan of care
- Consistently makes sound clinical decisions, demonstrating the ability to care for patients with complex problems
- Prioritizes and organizes patient care and ensures follow through with planned care
- Initiates referrals and discharge planning for assigned patients and actively coordinates utilizing the interdisciplinary approach.
- Applies ethical decision making.
- Monitors for confidentiality and assures appropriate business conduct.
- Delegates correctly to unlicensed assistive personnel.
- Seeks resources for disruptive behavior that impedes care delivery.
• Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development: Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care. Demonstrates leadership behaviors and is committed to the development of self and others.
- Participates in unit meetings and activities that improve patient care or administrative systems Utilizes available resources to maintain current knowledge base relevant to practice
- Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills, promoting collaboration among healthcare team members
- Demonstrates ability to critique own nursing practice and achieves required certifications or Bachelor’s Degree
- Earns a minimum of 10 contact hours per year

Licensure:

• Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing • Earn 10 continuing education credits annually
• One year of medical surgical experience • Has demonstrated proficiency for the requirements for NC I

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills • Good documentation skills. • Computer skills • Good time management and organizational skills • Familiarity with patient care equipment
• Current Illinois RN license • Current CPR

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing • Ability to take “on call” assignments. • Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete work within short timeframes. • Ability to transport objects, patients, and equipment • Ability to respond quickly to patient needs and work at fast pace • Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick • Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients • Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit • Ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly • Must be able to travel to all areas within the Advocate service area in all extremes of weather on all types of roads. Exposed to widely varying social and environmental conditions in patient’s neighborhoods and homes. Must be willing to work occasional overtime if needed. Required to make visits to private residences which may not be accessible to people with disabilities. • Must be able to assist with ambulation including turning and transferring patients up to 200 pounds
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R . Posted job title: Home Health RN Case Manager- Grayslake, Mundelein and Surrounding Areas

About Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate 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

Keywords:

home health nursing, case management, patient care, nursing education, care coordination, evidence-based practice, patient assessment, quality improvement, registered nurse, healthcare compliance

Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Advocate Aurora Health at Advocate Aurora Health summary:

Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Home Health Case Management at Advocate Aurora Health, providing individualized patient care and coordinating resources to improve health outcomes. Responsible for assessing patient needs, planning and implementing holistic care, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality and safety. Committed to ongoing professional development, patient and staff education, and adherence to regulatory standards in a dynamic home healthcare setting.

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health Case Management for a nursing job in Westmont, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements
• Specialty: Case Management
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff

Major Responsibilities:

• Nurse/Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
- Demonstrates adaptive communication styles based on individual patient needs
- Provides individualized care to promote physical and psychosocial comfort
- Assesses patient and family readiness and involves them in planning and implementing care. Seeks consultation as needed.
- Incorporates an individualized, holistic approach in the plan of care

• Assuring/Improving Quality Care: Facilitates the patient and family’s right to receive quality, cost effective care.
- Mobilizes appropriate resources in response to situations that have the potential to negatively impact patient and family outcomes
- Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence-based literature.
- Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives
- Participates in efforts to reduce risk and improve patient safety
- Meets regulatory and mandatory requirements on the unit
• Patient/Staff Education: Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes. Assists in creating an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for nursing peers and colleagues.
- Assesses patient and family readiness to learn, and modifies approach as necessary
- Seeks out opportunities to enhance knowledge, skill, and competence of department members
• Nursing Process: Demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem-solving model.
- Recognizes changes in clinical situations. Evaluates and implements changes to the plan of care
- Consistently makes sound clinical decisions, demonstrating the ability to care for patients with complex problems
- Prioritizes and organizes patient care and ensures follow through with planned care
- Initiates referrals and discharge planning for assigned patients and actively coordinates utilizing the interdisciplinary approach.
- Applies ethical decision making.
- Monitors for confidentiality and assures appropriate business conduct.
- Delegates correctly to unlicensed assistive personnel.
- Seeks resources for disruptive behavior that impedes care delivery.
• Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development: Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care. Demonstrates leadership behaviors and is committed to the development of self and others.
- Participates in unit meetings and activities that improve patient care or administrative systems Utilizes available resources to maintain current knowledge base relevant to practice
- Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills, promoting collaboration among healthcare team members
- Demonstrates ability to critique own nursing practice and achieves required certifications or Bachelor’s Degree
- Earns a minimum of 10 contact hours per year

Licensure:

• Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing • Earn 10 continuing education credits annually
• One year of medical surgical experience • Has demonstrated proficiency for the requirements for NC I

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills • Good documentation skills. • Computer skills • Good time management and organizational skills • Familiarity with patient care equipment
• Current Illinois RN license • Current CPR

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing • Ability to take “on call” assignments. • Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete work within short timeframes. • Ability to transport objects, patients, and equipment • Ability to respond quickly to patient needs and work at fast pace • Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick • Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients • Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit • Ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly • Must be able to travel to all areas within the Advocate service area in all extremes of weather on all types of roads. Exposed to widely varying social and environmental conditions in patient’s neighborhoods and homes. Must be willing to work occasional overtime if needed. Required to make visits to private residences which may not be accessible to people with disabilities. • Must be able to assist with ambulation including turning and transferring patients up to 200 pounds
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R . Posted job title: Home Health RN Case Manager- Lake Forest, Great Lakes, North Chicago and Surrounding Areas

About Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate 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

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Home Health Nursing, Case Management, Patient Care, Interdisciplinary Team, Care Coordination, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Patient Education, Continuing Education