Department :
34141 WI Hospice Divisional - Nursing : SCT (Supportive Care Team)
Status : Part time
Benefits Eligible : No
Hou rs Per Week :
Schedule Details / Additional Information :
As needed role in racine / kenosha area. Shifts vary from 8 hours to 12 hours on AM / PM / NOC. Must work 2 shifts per month, one of those must be a weekend shift.
Pay Range
$34.90 - $52.35
Major Responsibilities :
- Nurse / Patient Relationship : Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum
1)Identifies the need for various communication styles and seeks assistance in utilizing the most appropriate strategy
2)Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort & attends to these needs per standards3)Identifies the need for patient and family to participate in care. Seeks assistance, as appropriate, to assess patient and family readiness to participate4)Identifies the need for individualized, holistic approach to care. Seeks out resources to meet patient needs.Assuring / Improving Quality Care : Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality, cost effective care1)Identifies patient and family concerns and issues. Seeks assistance as needed to advocate for the patient and family
2)Identifies current literature in area of practice3)Incorporates nursing standards of care into practice4)Identifies and reports potential or actual safety issues5)Meets regulatory and mandatory requirements on the unitPatient / 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.1)Identifies patient and family learning needs. Initiates and evaluates teaching using patient teaching protocols, patient care standards and critical paths. Seeks assistance as appropriate.
2)Recognizes own abilities and contributes to a learning environmentNursing Process : Demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem-solving model.1)Completes assessment and identifies appropriate patient problem.
2)Develops, implements, and evaluates plan of care on assigned patients. Utilizes resources and validates information to maintain standards of clinical practice3)Prioritizes and organizes patient care and ensures follow-through with planned care4)Demonstrates the skill and judgment necessary to safely implement interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient and integrates the medical treatment plan into the nursing plan of care5)Applies ethical decision making.6)Monitors for confidentiality and assures appropriate business conduct.7)Delegates correctly to unlicensed assistive personnel.8)Seeks resources for disruptive behavior that impedes care delivery.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.1)Contributes to effective operation of the unit
2)Identifies effective communication and feedback skills. Seeks assistance as appropriate.3)Sets professional practice goals with guidance. Begins to explore opportunities for professional growth.4)Earns a minimum of 5 contact hours per yearLicensure :
Nurse, Registered (RN)Current CPRA valid driver's license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.Education / Experience Required :
Graduate from an accredited school of nursingEarn 5.0 continuing education credits annually1 year of medical nursing experience with various age groups.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :
Good communication and interpersonal skillsGood documentation skills.Computer skillsGood time management and organizational skillsFamiliarity with patient care equipmentPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions :
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffingAbility to take "on call" assignments.Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete work within short timeframes.Ability to transport objects and equipmentAbility to respond quickly to patient needs and work at fast paceWork environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sickRoutinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patientsAbility to respond to patients in a timely mannerAbility to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally and / or in excess of 50 pounds frequently and / or in excess of 20 pounds constantlyMust be able to travel to all areas within the Advocate service area in all extremes of weather on all types of roads. Exposed to widely varying social and environmental conditions in patient's neighborhoods and homes. Must be willing to work occasional overtime if needed. Required to make visits to private residences which may not be accessible to people with disabilities.Must be able to assist with ambulation including turning and transferring patients up to 200 poundsIf position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06 / 01 / 2015. 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.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.
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Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and / or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performanceBenefits and more
Paid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance ProgramAbout Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
