Department:
34000 Milwaukee South - Administration: Nursing
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Full Time Home Health Float Pool position based in WI supporting the southern patient service markets. Areas of work based on assignment. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm with some variability based on departmental needs. Every 4th weekend rotation required.
Pay Range:
$35.50 - $53.25
Major Responsibilities
- Complete scheduled patient visits and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and update plans of care as needed.
- Communicate treatment changes with physicians and the primary registered nurse.
- Monitor patientresponseto care and revise interventions accordingly.
- Coordinate schedulingandcase conferenceswith primarynursewhenappropriate.
- Assistswith the discharge planning process according to agency standards andutilizesinteragency/system and communityresources to ensure continuity of care after discharge.
- Communicates problems to physicians and primary Registered Nurse, and clearlystatesplans,actionsand goals so thatchanges are reflected as they occur.
- Maintainaccuratedocumentation in compliance with all regulations.
- Follow agency policies and safely perform required patient care activities.
- Provide age-appropriate care based on patient needs and developmental stage.
Minimum Job Requirements
Education
- Associates degree in nursing.
Certification / Registration / License
- Active RN license in state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 6 American Heart Association
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Experience
- 3-4 years clinical experience.
- 1-2 years in home health.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to work independently and make soundclinicaldecisions
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop rapport andmaintainpositive, professional relationships with a variety of patients,staffand physicians.
- Cultural competence and respect for patient diversity.
- Good organization,prioritizationandproblem-solvingskills.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
- Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be ableto lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies
Preferred Job Requirements
Preferred Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
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.
