Staff - lead registered nurse (rn) - home health - $37-47 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Oak Lawn
Posted on: September 14, 2023
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Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home
Health Lead for a nursing job in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Job
Description & Requirements Specialty: Home Health Discipline: RN
Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing 40 hours per week Shift: 8
hours, days Employment Type: Staff RN LEAD Shift: 1st Full/Part
Time: Full Time Location: 10201 S Cicero Ave Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 REGISTERED NURSE
LEAD-HOME HEALTH LOCATION: OAK LAWN HOURS: DAYS Major
Responsibilities: Responsible for direct and in-direct patient
care, (Clinical responsibilities vary based upon department
specialty.) Responsible for daily team operations, staffing
schedules and works to ensure overall work standards and goals are
achieved. Under the direction of the department head, manages
direct reports' orientation, training, and performance. Upholds
clinic policies and serves as a role model by acting in a manner
consistent with Behavior Expectations. Supports supervisor /
manager in a variety of department / administrative functions as
directed. Self Development Licensure: Nurse, Registered (RN)
Education/Experience Required: --- Graduate of an accredited
healthcare program relating to hiring department, or one year
experience in related medical department. --- One year DMC
associate, preferred. RN: --- Graduated from an accredited School
of Nursing. --- Prefer 1 year of direct nursing experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: --- Demonstrated effective
communication and interpersonal skills. --- Good PC skills; basic
keyboarding & typing skills. --- Strong clinical competencies and
skills; (Injections, vitals, etc.). --- Demonstrated customer
service skills. --- Previous experience supporting, training and
mentoring others. --- Proven ability to use good judgment in
stressful situations. --- Ability to learn medical terminology; if
applicable. --- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks. ---
Knowledge of medical terminology. --- Technical expertise that
matches the skills required for the department/area. --- Previous
experience with EMR and/or scheduling systems a plus. Appropriate
credentials, including license in State of Illinois, certification,
registration, or specialized training as required by AAAHC and/or
clinic to perform clinical duties; (ie; RN, ARRT, CMA, MA or
specialty specific training). --- CPR certification required upon
hire or within 60 days of hire. --- Additional
certification/training required by some specialty departments: WIC:
ACLS, PALS Cardiology: ACLS Oncology: OCN, Chemo-Bio Card
Ophthalmology: Specialized Training Radiology: ACLS RN: --- Current
RN license in the State of Illinois. --- CPR certification.
Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions: --- Ability to
complete all required training. --- Ability to pass pre-employment
physical (and physical lift test, if required by department
policy). --- Able to rotate shifts and locations to ensure adequate
coverage as needed. 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. Addendum:
RADIOLOGY In addition to general nursing requirements: Demonstrates
ability to assist with specified procedures according to department
guidelines, including but not limited to: -Takes patient history
prior to CTs, inserts IVs, access/de-access mediports, perform
hydration as ordered by providers -Assist providers during contrast
reactions -Provide the diagnostic mammography and breast ultrasound
patients with results -Provide patients with appropriate education
related to mammography, breast surgery, self-breast exams, CT Lung
Screening, smoking cessation, etc -Perform patients referred for CT
Lung Cancer Screening to determine eligibility -Performs
precertification/preauthorization on high end imaging exams and
other types of procedures 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 #R20936-1R. 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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