Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Infusion - $35-43 per hour

Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Green Bay
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health Infusion for a nursing job in Green Bay, Wisconsin.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Infusion
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Permanent*** Quarterly bonus eligibleHome Health Specialty RN - Infusion and PediatricsJob ID:R57129Shift:1stFull/Part Time:Full TimeLocation:931 Discovery RdGreen Bay, WI 54311Benefits Eligible:YesHours Per Week:40Schedule Details/Additional Information:Full time, salaried Home Health Specialty RN for home infusion and pediatric care supporting the Sheboygan and Manitowoc patient service market. Usual Monday through Friday workday schedule with flexible scheduling. Office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm. Position requires rotating after hours call coverage and shared holiday scheduling.Major Responsibilities:Assumes primary responsibility for caseloads consisting of patients in specialty area.Conducts initial assessment to obtain thorough physical, social and environmental data. Establishes and follows a care plan, identifies problems, and evaluates outcomes within a certain time frame.Communicates with physicians to confirm, correlate, and update patients' plan of care. Provides status update to physician on a regular basis.Provides on-going assessment of patient's response to services and teaching and applies interventions as appropriate. Updates and revises care plan as needed.Facilitates the discharge planning process according to standards and utilizes resources to assure continuity of care after discharge.Make independent clinical decisions to optimize goals of therapy and patient outcomes.Maintains and updates accurate clinical and patient records according to agency, state, and federal guidelines.Communicates problems to physicians and clearly states plans, actions, and goals so that changes are reflected as they occur.Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities and inservices as required.Follows published agency policies and procedures and regularly monitor changes or additions to them.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 1 year of experience in acute clinical nursing.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:Proficient in advanced clinical skills with the ability to work independently and make sound judgements.Ability to assist with the analysis of data and the development of appropriate clinical tools required in management of the patient in a complex nursing area.Ability to concentrate on minute detail and handle multiple tasks with frequents interruptions.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 able to sit, stand, walk and climb stairs for prolonged periods of time. Must also be able to move about in confined spaces, including bending, twisting, squatting and occasionally reaching one or both arms over head.Must be able to frequently move, lift and support up to 50 pounds.Must have manual dexterity required to use and operate a variety of medical equipment and supplies, writing implements and office equipment.Must have functional speech and hearing to communicate with people in person or over the telephone.Must have functional vision to read gauges and measuring devices and to interpret written instructions.Ability to obtain transportation to attend to the daily schedule of home visits and other agency business in a timely manner. Due to travel, incumbent may be exposed to road and weather hazards.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.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.Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R57129.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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