staff - Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - $36-38 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionAdvocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered
Nurse (RN) Home Health Lead for a nursing job in Far South Suburbs
Chicago, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements
Shift:1st
Full/Part Time:Full Time
Location:
17850 Kedzie AveHazel Crest, IL 60429
Benefits Eligible:Yes
Hours Per Week:40
REGISTERED NURSE LEAD HOME HEALTH
LOCATION: FAR SOUTH SUBURBS
HOURS: DAYS
Major Responsibilities:
Responsible for direct and in-direct patient care, (Clinical
responsibilities vary based upon department specialty.)Responsible
for daily team operations, staffing schedules and works to ensure
overall work standards and goals are achieved.Under the direction
of the department head, manages direct reports' orientation,
training, and performance. Upholds clinic policies and serves as a
role model by acting in a manner consistent with Behavior
Expectations.Supports supervisor / manager in a variety of
department / administrative functions as directed.Self
DevelopmentLicensure:
Nurse, Registered (RN)Education/Experience Required:
• Graduate of an accredited healthcare program relating to hiring
department, or one year experience in related medical department. •
One year DMC associate, preferred. RN: • Graduated from an
accredited School of Nursing. • Prefer 1 year of direct nursing
experience.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. •
Good PC skills; basic keyboarding & typing skills. • Strong
clinical competencies and skills; (Injections, vitals, etc.). •
Demonstrated customer service skills. • Previous experience
supporting, training and mentoring others. • Proven ability to use
good judgment in stressful situations. • Ability to learn medical
terminology; if applicable. • Demonstrated ability to prioritize
tasks. • Knowledge of medical terminology. • Technical expertise
that matches the skills required for the department/area. •
Previous experience with EMR and/or scheduling systems a
plus.Appropriate credentials, including license in State of
Illinois, certification, registration, or specialized training as
required by AAAHC and/or clinic to perform clinical duties; (ie;
RN, ARRT, CMA, MA or specialty specific training). • CPR
certification required upon hire or within 60 days of hire. •
Additional certification/training required by some specialty
departments: WIC: ACLS, PALS Cardiology: ACLS Oncology: OCN,
Chemo-Bio Card Ophthalmology: Specialized Training Radiology: ACLS
RN: • Current RN license in the State of Illinois. • CPR
certification.Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:
• Ability to complete all required training. • Ability to pass
pre-employment physical (and physical lift test, if required by
department policy). • Able to rotate shifts and locations to ensure
adequate coverage as needed.If position has direct patient care or
direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes
any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. 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.Addendum: RADIOLOGY In addition to general nursing
requirements: Demonstrates ability to assist with specified
procedures according to department guidelines, including but not
limited to: -Takes patient history prior to CTs, inserts IVs,
access/de-access mediports, perform hydration as ordered by
providers -Assist providers during contrast reactions -Provide the
diagnostic mammography and breast ultrasound patients with results
-Provide patients with appropriate education related to
mammography, breast surgery, self-breast exams, CT Lung Screening,
smoking cessation, etc -Perform patients referred for CT Lung
Cancer Screening to determine eligibility -Performs
precertification/preauthorization on high end imaging exams and
other types of procedures
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.
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