- Weekend shift differential
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Staff Nurse - Milwaukee, WI, United States - Advocate Aurora Health
Description
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health for a nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Specialty:
Home Health
~ Shift: 8 hours, days
~ Employment Type:
Staff
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Part time
34000 Milwaukee South - Administration: Nursing
Part time
Schedule-Saturday and Sunday 8-8, holiday rotation requirement
$5,000 Sign on Bonus for external hires
Schedule-Saturday and Sunday 8-8, holiday rotation requirement
$5,000 Sign on Bonus for external hires
Conducts thorough physical, psychosocial and environmental assessments of assigned patients and updates plan of care where appropriate and as a result of visit finding.
Follows a care plan, which identifies problems (nursing diagnosis) and evaluates outcomes within a certain time frame.Updates and revises care plan as indicated.
Assists with the discharge planning process according to agency standards and utilizes interagency/system and community resources to assure continuity of care after discharge.
Accurately documents and updates patient records according to agency, state and federal guidelines.Follows published policies and procedures and regularly monitors changes or additions to them.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
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.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
Basic 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, and
Associate's Degree in Nursing.
Typically requires 2 years of experience in nursing.
Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, staff and physicians.
Must possess and provide proof of a valid Driver License and a registered, functional car with adequate insurance coverage.
Must have the physical stamina to attend to patient care requirements over a period of three or more hours without complete rest.
Subject to exposure to chemical and hazardous waste and communicable disease; from floor to waist.with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals.
We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S.with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals.
We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R76638R.About Advocate Aurora Health Advocate Aurora Healths 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 youre at one of our 10 Magnet designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care.
Holiday Pay~ 401k retirement plan
~ Mileage reimbursement
~ Employee assistance programs
~ Medical benefits
~ Dental benefits
~ Sign-On bonus