Pediatric Mobile Field Nurse Levine Children's Hospital at Home

Responsibilities

Uses the nursing process to assess patient needs, plan and implement individualized interventions in the home, and evaluate effectiveness of care; Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in patient's condition and provides in-home assessment, alters plan of care, and collaborates with healthcare team; Coordinates discharge plan utilizing interdisciplinary approach and applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care in the home; Provides ongoing in-home evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and supports shared governance activities; Demonstrates effective communication and promotes collaboration among healthcare team members virtually and in-person, delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel; Promotes a culture of safety, reports patient safety events and near misses, and assists in implementing corrective actions; Applies ethical decision making and participates as an effective member of the patient care team; Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives to improve department functions and in-home patient care experience; Participates in professional activities, attends required meetings/educational programs, and completes annual competencies in a timely manner; Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate in-home care

Requirements

Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing; Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA); Valid driver's license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles and acceptable vehicle operator record; Travel required within designated geographic area; Minimum of two-years of recent nursing experience in an acute bedside setting or emergency nursing; Proficiency in phlebotomy skills, IV insertion, and Midlines required; Proficient technology skills, use of electronic mail, electronic medical records systems, and remote patient monitoring equipment; Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills; Ability to work independently while in the patient's home in collaboration with the virtual care team; Provides comprehensive nursing assessment in an untraditional nursing environment; Demonstrates human relation skills with ability to develop rapport and maintain positive professional relationships; Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions; Excellent organization, prioritization and problem-solving skills; Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions; Demonstrates coordination, collaboration, delegation and team building skills; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs. over the head, carry up to 40 lbs.; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force; Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch; Must be able to travel to all areas within the Advocate service area in all extremes of weather on all types of roads

Nice to have

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred; Exceptional candidates will have actively practiced in a pediatric acute care setting within the last 2-3 years

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Base compensation within the listed pay range; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance