Staff - Registered Nurse RN - Home Health Case Management 35-47 per hour

Advocate Aurora Health
US - Illinois - Lake Zurich
January 1, 2025
Medical

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health Case Management for a nursing job in Lake Zurich, Illinois.

& Requirements

Specialty: Case Management
Discipline: RN
Duration: Ongoing
40 hours per week
Shift: flexible
Employment Type: Staff

REGISTERED NURSE HOME HEALTH

LOCATION: SOUTH LAKE COUNTY

HOURS: DAYS

Must be able to work one summer and one winter holiday
Must be able to rotate on an on call schedule
Full time

This position is eligible for a $10,000.00 sign on bonus.

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.

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R134799. Posted job title: Home Health Rn Case Manager- South Lake County

About Advocate Aurora Health

Advocate 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

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

Staff - Registered Nurse RN - Home Health Case Management 35-47 per hour