Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Manager Chicago Southeast Overview: Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Manager in Chicago Southeast at Advocate Health Care.
Base pay range $37.50/hr - $56.25/hr
Location: Southeast City Communities, zip codes 60620, 60628, 60643
Hours: Days with rotation to weekends and holidays
This position is eligible for up to a $10,000.00 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.
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 familys right to receive quality, cost effective care. Mobilizes appropriate resources in response to situations that may 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 commitment to meeting learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and supports educational growth opportunities for nursing peers and colleagues. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn, and modifies approach as necessary
Seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge, skill, and competence of department members
Nursing Process: Demonstrates use of the nursing process as a problem-solving model. Recognizes changes in clinical situations; evaluates and implements changes to the plan of care
Makes sound clinical decisions for patients with complex problems
Prioritizes and organizes patient care; ensures follow-through with planned care
Initiates referrals and discharge planning; coordinates with the interdisciplinary team
Applies ethical decision making and maintains confidentiality; delegates to unlicensed personnel
Seeks resources for disruptive behavior that impedes care delivery
Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development: Demonstrates respect for peers and participates as an effective member of the patient care team; commits to self and others' development. Participates in unit meetings and activities to improve patient care or administrative systems
Utilizes available resources to maintain current knowledge relevant to practice
Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution
Maintains required certifications or Bachelors 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
Demonstrated proficiency for the RN role
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good documentation skills
Computer skills
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 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 a fast pace
Work environment includes potential exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions
Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients
Ability to lift and move up to 35 pounds; patient handling equipment used for heavier lifts
Must be able to travel within Advocate service area in various weather conditions
Compensation: $74,672.00-$112,112.00 annual base salary. This position is incentive eligible.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including sign-on bonus (external candidates), competitive pay, incentive pay, referral programs, student loan support, tuition assistance, and mileage reimbursement.
Notes: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. Additional duties may be required.
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