Home Health Registered Nurse- Weekend Program

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role involves performing assessments, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and providing quality patient care.

We seek candidates who are adept in clinical skills, possess a valid RN license, and have completed an accredited nursing program. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong communication abilities and be capable of critical decision-making. The position offers a chance to contribute significantly to patient outcomes while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• A valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform all scheduled visits and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct thorough assessments and update care plans.
• Communicate changes in patient's treatment plan to the RN Case Manager.
• Document and update patient records according to guidelines.

Skills

Proficiency in clinical skills

Excellent communication

Ability to develop rapport

Critical decision making

Organization and prioritization

Multi-tasking

Education

Completion of an accredited Nursing program

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performs all scheduled visits and collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team as necessary.
• Conducts thorough physical, psychosocial and environmental assessments of assigned patients and updates the plan of care where appropriate and as a result of visit findings. Follows a care plan, which identifies problems (nursing diagnosis) and evaluates outcomes within a certain time frame.
• Communicates with physicians to confirm and update the patient's plan of treatment that may be necessary as a result of assigned visits. Communicates those changes to the RN Case Manager.
• Provides ongoing assessment of patient response to treatments, medications and teaching and applies interventions as appropriate. Updates and revises the care plan as indicated.
• Partners with the RN Case Manager to provide discharge planning according to agency standards and utilizes interagency/system and community resources to assure continuity of care after discharge.
• Accurately documents and updates patient records according to agency, state and federal guidelines.
• Communicates problems to physicians and RN Case Manager, and clearly states plans, actions and goals so that changes are reflected as they occur.
• Follows published policies and procedures and regularly monitors changes or additions to them.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration And/or Certification Required

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire unless department leader has determined it is not required, and
• A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Education

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing

Experience

• Typically 1 year of experience in nursing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in clinical skills with the ability to work under direction and make sound judgments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions.
• Good organization, prioritization and problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must Be Able To: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Must Be Able To: lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Must Be Able To: carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must Be Able To: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for procedures/functions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

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.