REGISTERED NURSE - HOME HEALTH CASE MANAGER

LOCATION: NORTH CITY

HOURS: DAYS

This position is eligible for up to a $10,000.00 sign on bonus! You must be working in this same position at time of payout. Current internal team members are not eligible at this time

• Must be able to work one summer and one winter holiday
• Must be able to rotate on an on call schedule
•  FULL TIME

JOB and UNIT SUMMARY:

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, cost effective care.

Patient/Staff Education: 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. 

Nursing Process: Demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem-solving model.

Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development: Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care. Demonstrates leadership behaviors and is committed to the development of self and others.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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
• Earn 10.0 continuing education credits annually
• 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. Ability to assist with ambulation including turning and transferring patients up to 200 pounds.

Major Responsibilities:

• 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, cost effective care.
• Patient/Staff Education: 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.
• Nursing Process: Demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem-solving model.
• Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development: Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care. Demonstrates leadership behaviors and is committed to the development of self and others.

Licensure:

• Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required:

• • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing • Earn 10 continuing education credits annually • One year of medical surgical experience • Has demonstrated proficiency for the requirements for NC I

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• • Good communication and interpersonal skills • Good documentation skills. • Computer skills • Good time management and organizational skills • Familiarity with patient care equipment
• • Current Illinois RN license • Current CPR

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• • Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing • Ability to take “on call” assignments. • Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete work within short timeframes. • Ability to transport objects, patients, and equipment • Ability to respond quickly to patient needs and work at fast pace • Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick • Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients • Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit • Ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly • Must be able to travel to all areas within the Advocate 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. • Must be able to assist with ambulation including turning and transferring patients up to 200 pounds
• 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.

COMPENSATION: $74,672.00-$112,112.00 annual base salary. This position is incentive eligible.

We want our teammates and their families to Live Well. Actual compensation offered in the Pay Range will be based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or training and internal equity. To accompany base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including

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

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.