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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.)
Job Responsibility:
Assumes primary responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients in their homes
Establishes patient-centered goals using a holistic approach that supports patients and families
Provides leadership at the unit level and serves as a clinical resource
Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and mastery of nursing skills
Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients and caregivers throughout the healthcare continuum
Promotes the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care while advocating for patient and family rights
Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the educational needs of patients, families, and colleagues
Applies the nursing process as a systematic, problem-solving approach to patient care
Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to provide integrated care
Document and connect with the care team thru point of care documentation
Required to make visits to private residences
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
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
What we offer:
Sign-on bonus eligibility (external candidates)
Competitive pay
Incentive pay opportunities
Referral bonus programs
Student loan support
Tuition assistance
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