staff - Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Advocate Aurora Health

60185 West Chicago, Illinois Advocate Aurora Health

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

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

REGISTERED NURSE - HOME HEALTH CASE MANAGER

LOCATION: WESTERN SUBURBS WITH FOCUS ON Primary: Bellwood, Maywood, Melrose Park, Forest Park, Berkeley, Hillside, Elmhurst, Berwyn, Cicero, Lyons.

Backup coverage for Westchester, Broadview, Oak Brook, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Westmont.

HOURS: DAYS WITH ROTATION TO WKDS AND HOLIDAY S

This position is also eligible for up to a $10,000.00 sign on bonus and 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. 

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 as demonstrated proficiency for the requirements for RN role

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 06/01/2015. 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.

COMPENSATION : $8,000.00- 117,000.00 annual base salary. This position is incentive 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 ecquity. To accompany base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including

  • Sign on bonus(external candidates)
  • Competitive pay
  • Incentive pay eligible
  • Referral bonus program
  • Student loan support
  • Tuition assistance available
  • Mileage reimbursement


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: Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Manager - West 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

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staff - Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Advocate Aurora Health

60454 Rolling Meadows, Illinois Advocate Aurora Health

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Job Description

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health Case Management for a nursing job in Oak Lawn, 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)
  • A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Education/Experience Required:

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

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 06/01/2015. 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.


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: Registered Nurse - Home Health 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

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staff - Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Advocate Aurora Health

60185 West Chicago, Illinois Advocate Aurora Health

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Job Description

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

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

REGISTERED NURSE - HOME HEALTH CASE MANAGER

LOCATION: WESTERN SUBURBS WITH FOCUS ON Primary: Bellwood, Maywood, Melrose Park, Forest Park, Berkeley, Hillside, Elmhurst, Berwyn, Cicero, Lyons.

Backup coverage for Westchester, Broadview, Oak Brook, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Westmont.

HOURS: DAYS WITH ROTATION TO WKDS AND HOLIDAY S

This position is also eligible for up to a $10,000.00 sign on bonus and 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. 

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 as demonstrated proficiency for the requirements for RN role

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 06/01/2015. 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.

COMPENSATION : $8,000.00- 117,000.00 annual base salary. This position is incentive 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 ecquity. To accompany base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including

  • Sign on bonus(external candidates)
  • Competitive pay
  • Incentive pay eligible
  • Referral bonus program
  • Student loan support
  • Tuition assistance available
  • Mileage reimbursement


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: Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Manager - West 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

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staff - Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Advocate Aurora Health

60185 West Chicago, Illinois Advocate Aurora Health

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Job Description

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

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

REGISTERED NURSE - HOME HEALTH CASE MANAGER

LOCATION: WESTERN SUBURBS WITH FOCUS ON Primary: Westchester, Broadview, Oak Brook, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Westmont. Backup coverage for Bellwood, Maywood, Melrose Park, Forest Park, Berkeley, Hillside, Elmhurst

HOURS: DAYS WITH ROTATION TO WKDS AND HOLIDAY S

This position is also eligible for up to a $10,000.00 sign on bonus and 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.

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 as demonstrated proficiency for the requirements for RN role

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 06/01/2015. 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.

COMPENSATION : $8,000.00- 117,000.00 annual base salary. This position is incentive 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 ecquity. To accompany base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including

  • Sign on bonus(external candidates)
  • Competitive pay
  • Incentive pay eligible
  • Referral bonus program
  • Student loan support
  • Tuition assistance available
  • Mileage reimbursement


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: Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Manager - West 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

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Patient Care Coordinator

60012 Crystal Lake, Illinois AEG Vision

Posted 7 days ago

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Job Description

Patient Care Coordinators are responsible for providing exceptional service by welcoming our patients and ensuring all check-in and checkout processes are completed.Acknowledge and greets patients, customer, and vendors as they walk into the practice, in a friendly and welcoming mannerAnswers and responds to telephone inquiries in a professional and timely mannerSchedules appointmentsGathers patients and insurance informationVerifies and enters patient demographics into EMR ensuring all fields are completeVerifies vision and medical insurance information and enters EMRMaintains a clear understanding of insurance plans and is able to communicate insurance information to the patientsPulls schedules to ensure insurance eligibility prior to patient appointment and ensures files are completePrepare insurance claims and run reports to ensure all charges are billed and filedPrint and prepare forms for patients visitCollects and documents all charges, co-pays, and payments into EMRAllocates balances to insurance as neededAlways maintains a clean workspacePractices economy in the use of _me, equipment, and suppliesPerforms other duties as needed and as assigned by managerHigh school diploma or equivalentBasic computer literacyStrong organizational skills and attention to detailStrong communication skills (verbal and written)Must be able to maintain patient and practice confidentialityBenefits401(k) with MatchMedical/Dental/Life/STD/LTDVision Service PlanEmployee Vision Discount ProgramHSA/FSAPTOPaid Holidays*Benefits applicable to full Time Employees only.Physical DemandsThis position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.

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TeamVision - Patient Care Coordinator

60047 Lake Zurich, Illinois Luxottica Group

Posted 3 days ago

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Luxottica Group - (Nursing Assistant / Health Aide) As a Patient Care Coordinator at Luxottica, you'll: Greet patients without delay; Promptly answer the telephone in a friendly and courteous manner; Keep patient appointments on schedule by notifying doctor/provider of patients arrival, etc; Facilitate reminder calls to patients for appointment confirmation and order pickup notification; Record and update financial information, collect patient charges, and file, collect, and expedite third-party claims.Hiring Immediately >>

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Patient Care Technician - PCT

60177 South Elgin, Illinois Fresenius Medical Care North America

Posted 1 day ago

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**South Elgin**
Entry level, Will Train in Dialysis - 3 months - not flexible
Full Time, 40 hours a week
M - S, 4 am - 9 pm clinic open
4 - 10 hour shifts that rotate
Competitive Pay!
**PURPOSE** **AND** **SCOPE:**
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
**PRINCIPAL** **DUTIES** **AND** **RESPONSIBILITIES:**
**Patient Related**
Education:
+ Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.
Treatment:
+ Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
+ Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
+ Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment
+ Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
+ Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
+ Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy.
+ Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
+ Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure
+ Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
+ Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
+ Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
+ Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
+ Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
+ Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
+ Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.
+ Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.
+ Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
+ Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
+ Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
+ Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.
**Staff Related**
+ Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.
**Education/Communication:**
+ Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices
+ Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.
+ Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.
+ Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).
+ Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.
**RECORD KEEPING:**
+ Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
+ Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
+ Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure
omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.
+ Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
+ Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
+ Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
+ Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
**INFECTION CONTROL:**
+ Assists in collecting information for infection control audits.
+ Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices.
+ Follows infection control Policies and Procedures
+ Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.
**TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:**
+ Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
+ Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law
+ Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.
+ Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.
+ Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
+ Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.
+ Assists with coordination of transition to patient's modality choice.
+ Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU
**PHYSICAL** **DEMANDS** **AND** **WORKING** **CONDITIONS:**
+ The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the
Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable
accommodations can be made.
+ Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
+ The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
+ The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation.Equipmentaidsand/orcoworkersmayprovideassistance.Thispositionrequiresfrequent,prolongedperiodsof standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items.
**EDUCATION** **AND** **LICENSES:**
+ HighSchooldiplomaorG.E.D. required.
+ Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
+ Allappropriatestatelicensure,education,andtraining(ifany) required.
+ Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards
**EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS** **:**
+ Previouspatientcareexperienceinahospitalsettingorarelatedfacility preferred.
+ Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.
The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.
Hourly Rate: $18.00 - $27.00
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.
**Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.**
**EOE, disability/veterans**
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Patient Care Technician - PCT

60060 Mundelein, Illinois Fresenius Medical Care North America

Posted 2 days ago

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**PURPOSE** **AND** **SCOPE:**
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
**PRINCIPAL** **DUTIES** **AND** **RESPONSIBILITIES:**
**Patient Related**
Education:
+ Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.
Treatment:
+ Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
+ Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
+ Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment
+ Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
+ Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
+ Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy.
+ Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
+ Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure
+ Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
+ Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
+ Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
+ Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
+ Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
+ Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
+ Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.
+ Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.
+ Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
+ Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
+ Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
+ Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.
**Staff Related**
+ Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.
**Education/Communication:**
+ Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices
+ Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.
+ Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.
+ Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).
+ Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.
**RECORD KEEPING:**
+ Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
+ Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
+ Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure
omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.
+ Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
+ Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
+ Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
+ Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
**INFECTION CONTROL:**
+ Assists in collecting information for infection control audits.
+ Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices.
+ Follows infection control Policies and Procedures
+ Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.
**TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:**
+ Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
+ Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law
+ Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.
+ Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.
+ Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
+ Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.
+ Assists with coordination of transition to patient's modality choice.
+ Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU
**PHYSICAL** **DEMANDS** **AND** **WORKING** **CONDITIONS:**
+ The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the
Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable
accommodations can be made.
+ Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
+ The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
+ The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation.Equipmentaidsand/orcoworkersmayprovideassistance.Thispositionrequiresfrequent,prolongedperiodsof standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items.
**EDUCATION** **AND** **LICENSES:**
+ HighSchooldiplomaorG.E.D. required.
+ Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
+ Allappropriatestatelicensure,education,andtraining(ifany) required.
+ Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards
**EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS** **:**
+ Previouspatientcareexperienceinahospitalsettingorarelatedfacility preferred.
+ Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.
The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.
Hourly Rate: $17.00 - $27.00
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.
**_EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity_**
**Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.**
**EOE, disability/veterans**
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Patient Care Technician - PCT

60067 Palatine, Illinois Fresenius Medical Care North America

Posted 4 days ago

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**PURPOSE** **AND** **SCOPE:**
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
**PRINCIPAL** **DUTIES** **AND** **RESPONSIBILITIES:**
**Patient Related**
Education:
+ Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.
Treatment:
+ Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
+ Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
+ Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment
+ Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
+ Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
+ Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy.
+ Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
+ Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure
+ Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
+ Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
+ Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
+ Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
+ Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
+ Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
+ Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.
+ Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.
+ Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
+ Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
+ Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
+ Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.
**Staff Related**
+ Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.
**Education/Communication:**
+ Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices
+ Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.
+ Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.
+ Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).
+ Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.
**RECORD KEEPING:**
+ Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
+ Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
+ Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure
omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.
+ Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
+ Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
+ Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
+ Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
**INFECTION CONTROL:**
+ Assists in collecting information for infection control audits.
+ Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices.
+ Follows infection control Policies and Procedures
+ Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.
**TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:**
+ Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
+ Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law
+ Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.
+ Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.
+ Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
+ Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.
+ Assists with coordination of transition to patient's modality choice.
+ Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU
**PHYSICAL** **DEMANDS** **AND** **WORKING** **CONDITIONS:**
+ The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the
Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable
accommodations can be made.
+ Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
+ The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
+ The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation.Equipmentaidsand/orcoworkersmayprovideassistance.Thispositionrequiresfrequent,prolongedperiodsof standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items.
**EDUCATION** **AND** **LICENSES:**
+ HighSchooldiplomaorG.E.D. required.
+ Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
+ Allappropriatestatelicensure,education,andtraining(ifany) required.
+ Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards
**EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS** **:**
+ Previouspatientcareexperienceinahospitalsettingorarelatedfacility preferred.
+ Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.
The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.
Hourly Rate: $18 - $27
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.
**_EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity_**
**Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.**
**EOE, disability/veterans**
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Patient Care Technician PCT

60060 Mundelein, Illinois Fresenius Medical Care North America

Posted 4 days ago

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Job Description

**PURPOSE** **AND** **SCOPE:**
Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
**PRINCIPAL** **DUTIES** **AND** **RESPONSIBILITIES:**
**Patient Related**
Education:
+ Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.
Treatment:
+ Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
+ Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
+ Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment
+ Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
+ Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
+ Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy.
+ Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
+ Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure
+ Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
+ Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
+ Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
+ Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
+ Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
+ Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification
+ Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.
+ Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.
+ Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
+ Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
+ Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
+ Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
+ Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.
**Staff Related**
+ Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.
**Education/Communication:**
+ Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices
+ Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.
+ Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.
+ Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).
+ Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.
**RECORD KEEPING:**
+ Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
+ Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
+ Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure
omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.
+ Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
+ Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
+ Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
+ Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.
**INFECTION CONTROL:**
+ Assists in collecting information for infection control audits.
+ Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices.
+ Follows infection control Policies and Procedures
+ Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.
**TRANSITIONAL CARE UNIT:**
+ Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care
+ Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law
+ Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.
+ Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.
+ Sets and preforms a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
+ Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.
+ Assists with coordination of transition to patient's modality choice.
+ Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU
**PHYSICAL** **DEMANDS** **AND** **WORKING** **CONDITIONS:**
+ The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the
Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable
accommodations can be made.
+ Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
+ The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
+ The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation.Equipmentaidsand/orcoworkersmayprovideassistance.Thispositionrequiresfrequent,prolongedperiodsof standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items.
**EDUCATION** **AND** **LICENSES:**
+ HighSchooldiplomaorG.E.D. required.
+ Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
+ Allappropriatestatelicensure,education,andtraining(ifany) required.
+ Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards
**EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS** **:**
+ Previouspatientcareexperienceinahospitalsettingorarelatedfacility preferred.
+ Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.
The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate's work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.
Hourly Rate: $17 - $27
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Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.
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Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.
**_EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity_**
**Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.**
**EOE, disability/veterans**
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