staff - Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - $37-47 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Oak Lawn
Posted on: September 14, 2023
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: StaffRN LEADShift:1stFull/Part Time:Full
TimeLocation:10201 S Cicero AveOak Lawn, IL 60453Benefits
Eligible:YesHours Per Week:40REGISTERED NURSE LEAD-HOME
HEALTHLOCATION: OAK LAWNHOURS: DAYSMajor
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 DevelopmentLicensure: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 proceduresThis 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 HealthAdvocate Aurora
Health's 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence,
compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose
of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse
you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources
for orientation, education and professional development, in the
care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will
be heard clearly whether you're at one of our 10 Magnet--
designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care.--Join our team
and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the
best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their
passion.Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
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