staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - $34-52 per hour

Advocate Aurora Health; Adell (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for Home Health in a vibrant community. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care, conducting assessments, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal treatment plans. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives while working within a supportive environment that values excellence and compassion. Join a team that prioritizes your professional development and offers a range of benefits to enhance your career. If you are passionate about nursing and looking to grow in your field, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Holiday Pay

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

401k Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance

Wellness Programs

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license required for practice in Wisconsin.
• 1 year of nursing experience typically required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments and updates care plans as needed.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for patient care.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Accredited Nursing Program

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Driver License

Job description

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health for a nursing job in Adell, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Home Health
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 24 hours per week
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff

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 findings.
• Communicates with physicians to confirm and update patient's plan of treatment that may be necessary as a result of assigned visits.
• Provides ongoing assessment of patient response to treatments, medications, and teaching and applies interventions as appropriate.
• Partners with the RN Case Manager to provide discharge planning according to agency standards.
• Accurately documents and updates patient records according to agency, state, and federal guidelines.
• 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.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required:

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire.
• Driver license issued by the state of Wisconsin or Illinois.

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.
• Must possess and provide proof of a valid Driver License and a registered, functional car with adequate insurance coverage.

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 and carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with the ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for procedures/functions.

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.

About Advocate Aurora Health

Advocate Aurora Health’s 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion, and respect. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools, and resources for orientation, education, and professional development.

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