Registered Nurse - Home Health Southeast City

Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Oak Lawn
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

REGISTERED NURSE HOME HEALTHLOCATION: SOUTHEAST CITY WITH PRIMARY FOCUS ON 60617 AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIESHOURS: DAYSThis position is eligible for up to a $10000.00 sign on bonus! You must be working in this same position at time of payout. Current internal team members are not eligible at this time.Must be able to work one summer and one winter holidayMust be able to rotate on an on call scheduleFULL 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 documentation.Required 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

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