Fall Hiring Event for Home Health Registered Nurse (Oct 6th - Hosted at Trinity Hospital)

Advocate Aurora Health • Chicago, IL

108d • $74,672 - $112,112

About The Position

The Home Health division of Advocate Health Care is the largest home health and hospice services in Illinois. The RN will provide home care services to the homebound population and establish strong relationships with patients and caregivers in order to assist the patient in reaching their maximum potential. Advocate Home Health Services helps patients return home to continue the care that began in the hospital. Our team helps patients and caregivers become independent when managing their condition. The delivery of high level nursing care is critical to allowing the patient to remain at home and to preventing rehospitalization. All medical needs will be coordinated by the RN who is case managing the patient and utilizing the resources of the team, (i.e. social worker, CNA, MD, etc.) Document and connect with the care team thru point of care documentation. The Home Health Nurse assumes primary responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients in the comfort of their own homes. They set goals which demonstrate a holistic approach to patients and families, assume leadership responsibilities at the unit level, and demonstrate a mastery of clinical skills.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• One year of medical surgical experience in an acute or subacute care facility.
• Current Illinois RN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Earn 10.0 continuing education credits annually.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to assist with ambulation including turning and transferring patients up to 200 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality, cost effective care.
• Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Assists in creating an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for nursing peers and colleagues.
• Demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem-solving model.
• Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team.
• Demonstrates leadership behaviors and is committed to the development of self and others.

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus eligible (external candidates)
• Competitive Pay
• Incentive Pay Eligible
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Student Loan Support
• Tuition Assistance Available
• Mileage reimbursement
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree