Home Health Registered Nurse Weekend Program

Hugh Chatham Health; Two Rivers (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for weekend shifts (Friday-Sunday, 8am-8pm) with on-call requirements every other weekend. The role supports the Manitowoc - Nursing department and requires completion of an accredited nursing program and state RN licensure with BLS.

Ideal candidates bring about 1 year of nursing experience, strong clinical assessment skills, and the ability to coordinate care with physicians and the RN Case Manager.

Qualifications

• RN license issued by the state of practice and BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required on hire
• Completion of an accredited nursing program
• Typically 1 year of nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs all scheduled visits and collaborates with the Interdisciplinary team.
• Performs comprehensive clinical assessments and updates the care plan accordingly.
• Communicates with physicians to adjust the treatment plan and informs the RN Case Manager.
• Monitors patient responses to treatments and revises the plan as needed.
• Participates in discharge planning with RN Case Manager and community resources.
• Accurately documents patient records per guidelines and policies.
• Communicates problems and plans clearly to physicians and RN Case Manager.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures and updates as needed.
• Manages patient transfer, lifting, and transport following safety procedures.
• Demonstrates age-appropriate care and development considerations across the lifespan

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Assessment

Care planning

Communication

Documentation

Critical thinking

Education

RN nursing degree

Job description

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Position is Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8a-8p. Every other weekend on call 8p-8a. Holiday coverage on the days if it falls on weekends.

Department: 34100 Manitowoc - Nursing

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 36

Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25

Major 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 plan of care where appropriate and as a result of visit finding. Follows a care plan, which identifies problems (nursing diagnosis) and evaluates outcomes within a certain time frame.

Communicates with physicians to confirm and update patient's plan of treatment that may be necessary as a result of assigned visits. Communicates those changes to the RN Case Manager.

Provides on-going assessment of patient response to treatments, medications and teaching and applies interventions as appropriate. Updates and revises 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 his/her 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 Required

Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing

Experience Required

Typically 1 year of experience in nursing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

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.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• 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.

Our Commitment To You

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.