Staff - Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health - Advocate Aurora Health

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Home Health for a nursing job in Gurnee, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Home Health
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : days
• Employment Type : Staff

REGISTERED NURSE HOME HEALTH

LOCATION : FAR NORTHEAST SUBURBS

HOURS : DAYS

Must be able to work one summer and one winter holidayMust be able to rotate on an on call scheduleFULL TIMEJOB 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.

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R138908. Posted job title : Registered Nurse Home Health-Far Northeast Suburbs

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.

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