Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Case Management - $35-43 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home
Health Case Management for a nursing job in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Case Management
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Permanent*** Quarterly bonus eligible***Home
Health Registered Nurse Case ManagerShift:1stFull
TimeLocation:Milwaukee - 11333 W National AveWest Allis, WI
53227Benefits Eligible:YesHours Per Week:40Schedule
Details/Additional Information:Monday through Friday dayshift
hours. Occasional weekend back-up and holiday.Monday through Friday
dayshift hours. Occasional weekend back-up and holiday.Up to
$10,000 sign on bonus for external hireMajor
Responsibilities:Assumes responsibility for caseloads consisting of
patients in specialty areas.Conducts initial assessment to obtain
thorough physical, social and environmental data.Establishes the
plan of care in accordance with the physician orders and patient
needs.Provides direct patient care and adjusts nursing care
processes as needed. Identifies problems, modifies nursing care
plan, and evaluates outcomes within an appropriate time frame.
Advises and consults with family and other personnel, as
appropriate.Provides on-going assessment of patient response to
treatments and teaching and applies interventions as appropriate.
Updates and revises plan of care as indicated.Completes
documentation including visit assessment, OASIS, 485 and verbal
orders accurately and promptly and within the
standards.Communicates with physicians to confirm and update
patients' plan of care. Provides status updates and ensures ongoing
communication with the physician and other members of the health
care team.Facilitates the discharge planning process according to
standards and utilizes resources to assure continuity of care after
discharge. Participates in developing the discharge plan with the
patient/family, physician, social worker, and other staff members
as appropriate.Participates in chart audits and continuous quality
improvement activities as requested. Identifies, develops and
participates in process improvement opportunities that will enhance
the quality of the services provided.Maintains and updates accurate
clinical and patient records according to agency, state, and
federal guidelines.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.Licensure, Registration, and/or
Certification Required:Registered Nurse license issued by the state
in which the team member practices, andBasic Life Support (BLS) for
Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart
Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless
department leader has determined it is not required, andA valid
drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles, orDriver
license issued by the state of Illinois.Education
Required:Associate's Degree in Nursing.Experience
Required:Typically requires 3 years of experience in clinical
nursing.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:Excellent
communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability
to work with a variety of clients with patience and respect. Good
organizational, analytical and problem solving skills.Demonstrated
ability to work well with physicians and other professionals in a
direct and positive manner.Proficiency in clinical skills with the
ability to work under direction and make sound judgments.Ability to
operate the necessary equipment to perform the job, i.e., FAX,
computer, copier, telephone system.Ability to assess data
reflecting the patient's status and the ability to interpret the
appropriate information needed to identify each patient's
requirements relative to their specific needs.Must have a tolerance
for differences and an appreciation of multi-culturalism and
diversity of the patients and their families.Must possess and
provide proof of a valid Driver License and a registered,
functional car with adequate insurance coverage.Physical
Requirements and Working Conditions:Must be capable of the manual
dexterity required to use and operate a variety of equipment.Must
have the physical ability to move about in confined spaces,
including bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting and occasionally
reaching one or both arm overhead.Must be able to work safely with
people of various sizes and weight with diverse and complex medical
conditions and physical limitations.Must be able to sit, stand,
walk and climb stairs for limited to prolonged periods of time to
complete required paperwork, gain entry to patients' residences,
travel from assigned visits and attend a variety of work related
activities.Must have the physical stamina to attend to patient care
requirements over a period of three or more hours without complete
rest.Must have accurate vision to read gauges and measuring devices
and to interpret written instructions.Subject to extreme
temperature changes due to weather conditions.Subject to exposure
to chemical and hazardous waste and communicable disease.Must be
able to:Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.Lift up to 20 lbs
from waist to overhead.Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height
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.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.Advocate Aurora Health Job
ID #R70699-1.About Advocate Aurora HealthAdvocate Aurora Health's
22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and
respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping
people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can,
Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for
orientation, education and professional development, in the care
setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be
heard clearly whether you're at one of our 10 Magnet - designated
hospitals or more than 500 sites of care. -Join our team and be
inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best
place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Sign-On bonus
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