Oconomowoc, WisconsinWaukesha County, WisconsinJefferson County, Wisconsin
Quick overview
The Registered Nurse performs scheduled visits, conducts thorough physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessments, and updates the patient's plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities also include communicating with physicians to confirm treatment plans and partnering with the RN Case Manager for discharge planning.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Registered Nurse license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and a valid driver’s license, typically requiring one year of prior nursing experience. Essential abilities include proficiency in clinical skills, excellent communication, sound independent decision-making, and the physical capacity to perform patient positioning and lifting duties.
professional certificateInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationDocumentationPolicy AdherenceCare Plan DevelopmentAge-Specific CareJudgmentClinical SkillsPatient PositioningPsychosocial AssessmentDischarge PlanningPhysical AssessmentPatient TransportingEnvironmental AssessmentMedication AssessmentTreatment Communication
Job description
Department
39101
Milwaukee
South -
Net
Revenue
Home
Care
Status:
Full time
Benefits
Eligible:
Yes
Hours
Per
Week: 36
Schedule
Details/Additional
Information: Friday/Saturday/Sunday 8am-8pm. Night on call rotation. Holidays worked are the holidays that fall on the weekends Weekend Program Pay Sign on Bonus for External Hires Pay Range $35.50 - $53.25
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 finding. Follows a care plan, which identifies problems (nursing diagnosis) and evaluates outcomes within a certain time frame. Communicates with physicians to confirm and update patient's plan of treatment that may be necessary as a result of assigned visits. Communicates those changes to the RN Case Manager. Provides on-going assessment of patient response to treatments, medications and teaching and applies interventions as appropriate. Updates and revises care plan as indicated. Partners with the RN Case Manager to provide discharge planning according to agency standards and utilizes interagency/system and community resources to assure continuity of care after discharge. Accurately documents and updates patient records according to agency, state and federal guidelines. Communicates problems to physicians and RN Case Manager, and clearly states plans, actions and goals so that changes are reflected as they occur. 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. 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.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Adoption Assistance
Defined Contribution Retirement Plans With Employer Match
Licensure,
Registration and/or
Certification
Required: 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) upon hire unless department leader has determined it is not required, and A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
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.
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. lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary. Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for procedures/functions. 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 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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
Combined,
Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
