Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Manager - Southwest Suburbs
About The Position
The Home Health division of Advocate Health Care is the largest home health and hospice services in Illinois and 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. Required to make visits to private residences which may not be accessible to people with disabilities. THE ADVOCATE 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. Set goals which demonstrate a holistic approach to patients and families. Assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. Demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills. Nurse/Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum. Assuring/Improving Quality Care: Facilitates the patient and family`s right to receive quality care.
Responsibilities
- Assumes primary responsibility for the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients in the comfort of their own homes.
- Set goals which demonstrate a holistic approach to patients and families.
- Assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level.
- Demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills.
- Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
- Facilitates the patient and family`s right to receive quality care.
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
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
