Performs a comprehensive assessment on all assigned patients as evidenced by completed documentation. Supports patient/family/spiritual/cultural needs when assessing the patient and family needs for teaching; identifies the patient's learning level and readiness, and documents education record. Communicates changes in patients condition promptly. Utilizes appropriate nurs

Assuring/Improving Quality of Care Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality cost effective care following Advocates MVP of Stewardship. Working under the direction and supervision of the RN. Utilizes appropriate resources in response to situations that have the potential to negatively impact patient and family outcomes. Adapts practice to the latest s

Relationship to Patient/Family and Community Care Coordination Performs a comprehensive assessment on all assigned patients as evidenced by completed documentation. Communicates changes in patient's condition promptly. Utilizes appropriate nursing diagnosis and data from the assessment to derive realistic outcomes and documents them as measurable goals on the plan of care

Establish positive first impressions with patients and customers, establishing a role as patient advocate. Triage all incoming telephone calls and electronic messages, prioritizing and resolving, involving the provider as appropriate, successfully completing the communication cycle. Document all communications in the electronic medical record. Schedule patient for visit w

Complex Discharge Planning based on assessment of patient and family needs, preferences and available resources in order to ensure a timely discharge and to provide appropriate linkage with post discharge care providers( i.e. New/Resumptions SNF, LTAC, Rehab, Dialysis, Hospice, DME and Home Health etc. ) 5)Provides consultation to Case Managers when coordination with sign

Responsible for the screening and accurate completion of referrals to ensure patients meet agency admission criteria and comply with state and federal regulations. 1)Processes referrals for all programs (Traditional, Peds, and Infusion Therapy) from hospital sites, MD offices, utilizing standard work and determines whether patient qualifies for home care based on establis

Responsible for the screening and accurate completion of referrals to ensure patients meet agency admission criteria and comply with state and federal regulations. 1)Processes referrals for all programs (Traditional, Peds, and Infusion Therapy) from hospital sites, MD offices, utilizing standard work and determines whether patient qualifies for home care based on establis

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 co

To provide professional discharge planning services through assessments, and coordination of post hospital care needs to patients and their families. Provides resources and choices to families to effectively link them to the needed level of emotional, medical and spiritual care. This role will receive referrals for individuals from at~risk populations from interdisciplina

Establish positive first impressions with patients and customers, establishing a role as patient advocate. Triage all incoming telephone calls and electronic messages, prioritizing and resolving, involving the provider as appropriate, successfully completing the communication cycle. Document all communications in the electronic medical record. Schedule patient for visit w

Responsible for the maintenance of efficient and effective departmental operations Ensures that the work schedule is planned, implemented, and monitored according to department policy. Ensures the availability of necessary supplies and equipment. Ensures that all emergency equipment and supplies are maintained and monitored per protocol and are utilized appropriately to m

Complex Discharge Planning based on assessment of patient and family needs, preferences and available resources in order to ensure a timely discharge and to provide appropriate linkage with post discharge care providers( i.e. New/Resumptions SNF, LTAC, Rehab, Dialysis, Hospice, DME and Home Health etc. ) 5)Provides consultation to Case Managers when coordination with sign

Performs a comprehensive assessment on all assigned patients as evidenced by completed documentation. Supports patient/family/spiritual/cultural needs when assessing the patient and family needs for teaching; identifies the patient's learning level and readiness, and documents education record. Communicates changes in patients condition promptly. Utilizes appropriate nurs

Makes home visits to specified patients and provides personal care according to the individual plan of care developed by the registered nurse. Performs routine personal care activities for patients, which includes but not limited to; bathing, dressing and undressing, skin, nail, hair, osmotic, and simple wound care, shaving, oral hygiene, and care of catheter and drainage

Responsible for the screening and accurate completion of referrals to ensure patients meet agency admission criteria and comply with state and federal regulations. 1)Processes referrals for all programs (Traditional, Peds, and Infusion Therapy) from hospital sites, MD offices, utilizing standard work and determines whether patient qualifies for home care based on establis