WI Hospice Lead - Weekend Program

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Vor Ort; USD 57.000 - 85.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement plans

Zusammenfassung

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for the 34141 WI Hospice Divisional - Nursing: SCT to coordinate patient care planning, assist with scheduling nursing visits and revisits, and support the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include conducting initial assessments, developing plans of care, providing direct patient care, updating records, supporting discharge planning, and participating in quality improvement activities.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Advanced clinical nursing knowledge and strong communication skills are essential.
• Experience with home care or hospice care is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate patient care planning and scheduling of nursing visits.
• Lead weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and educate staff on changes.
• Review quality and operational data to improve outcomes.
• Conduct initial assessments and develop care plans.
• Provide direct patient care and update clinical records.

Kenntnisse

Coordination of patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Scheduling nursing visits

Communication skills

Assessment & planning

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Jobbeschreibung

Department

34141 WI Hospice Divisional - Nursing: SCT (Supportive Care Team)

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

24

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Every Saturday and Sunday
8a-8p
Holiday Requirement: Holidays that fall on the weekend

Pay Range

$41.10 - $61.65

Major Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource to employees by assisting with coordination of patient care planning and outcomes. Assists with patient scheduling for nursing visits and revisits.
• Schedules regular interdisciplinary team meetings on a weekly basis and assures collaboration between all disciplines to coordinate patient care planning. Educates employees on changes and/or on new material and assists with precepting new hires.
• Reviews quality and operational reports and data with the teams to improve patient financial and clinical outcomes.
• Assumes responsibility for caseloads consisting of patients in geographical/specialty areas. Conducts initial assessment to obtain thorough physical, social and environmental data. Establishes the plan of care in accordance with the physician orders and patient needs.
• Provides direct patient care and adjusts nursing care processes as needed. Identifies problems, modifies nursing care plan, and evaluates outcomes within an appropriate time frame. Advises and consults with family and other personnel, as appropriate.
• Provides on-going assessment of patient response to treatments and teaching and applies interventions as appropriate. Updates and revises plan of care as indicated. Maintains and updates accurate clinical and patient records according to agency, state, and federal guidelines.
• Completes documentation including visit assessment, development of the POC, and verbal orders accurately and promptly and within the standards. Communicates with physicians to confirm and update patients' plan of care. Provides status updates and ensures ongoing communication with the physician and other members of the health care team.
• Facilitates the discharge planning process according to standards and utilizes resources to assure continuity of care after discharge. Participates in developing the discharge plan with the patient/family, physician, social worker, and other staff members as appropriate.
• Participates in chart audits and continuous quality improvement activities as requested. Identifies, develops and participates in process improvement opportunities that will enhance the quality of the services provided
• 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

• Nurse, Registered (RN)
• A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Education/Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Typically requires 5 years of experience in clinical nursing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Advanced clinical and technical knowledge of home care. Excellent communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of clients with patience and respect. Good organizational, analytical and problem‑solving skills. Must be flexible and able to problem solve and make frequent independent decisions. Proficiency in clinical skills with the ability to work under direction and make sound judgments. Demonstrated ability to work well with physicians and other professionals in a direct and positive manner. Ability to operate the necessary equipment to perform the job, i.e., FAX, computer, copier, telephone system. Ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status and the ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their specific needs. Must have a tolerance for differences and an appreciation of multi‑culturalism and diversity of the patients and their families.
• 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)

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• 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.
• Must be able to travel to all areas within the Advocate Aurora service area in all extremes of weather on all types of roads. Exposed to widely varying social and environmental conditions in patient’s neighborhoods and homes. Must be willing to work occasional overtime if needed. Required to make visits to private residences which may not be accessible to people with disabilities.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear PPE, protective clothing and equipment as needed.
• 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.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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.