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Worker Type:Regular
Job Summary:Serves identified members of select/partnered congregations as a nurse consultant in making health related choices and decisions, facilitating the most appropriate care. Escorts identified members to health appointments, attends appointments and assists in decision making. This may include driving the member to an appointment in a congregation owned vehicle.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates quality care to acute, sub-acute, and chronically ill residents/tenants, according to standards of care, and maintains competency in all required nursing skills.
- Accompanies members of Congregation of Sisters of Agnes to health appointments, facilitating appropriate care.
- Operates vehicle in a safe manner when transporting residents/tenants. Informs supervisor of any unusual situations or accidents immediately. Assists riders entering and exiting the vehicle. Complies with all traffic safety rules and regulations.
- Uses nursing process for: assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Report significant changes to Provider as indicated.
- Gives guidance and direction to auxiliary staff. Participates in report meetings at the beginning and end of each shift. Communicates with residents/tenants, guardians, and family members on the current condition and needs of residents/tenants in accordance with regulations and standards of practice.
- Acts as an advocate to resident/tenants by providing education to resident/tenants and answering questions in relation to their medical condition and ensures their understanding to each resident/tenant's ability.
- Coordinates equipment needs in relation to appointments.
- Coordinates/schedules appointments with Providers, including communicating laboratory findings as appropriate between Providers when needed.
- Participates in Interdisciplinary meetings to review and identify any concerns and addresses any concerns for each resident/tenant. Participates in payer source meetings to coordinate the care of each resident/tenant with payer source.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
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- Driver License - State of Issuance
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- Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
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- Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Driver License - State of Issuance
- And
- Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
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- Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Driver License - State of Issuance
- And
- Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- And
- Driver License - State of Issuance
- And
- Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- And
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Or
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:Employee
Department: NURSING - ASTD LVNG N COURT
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
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Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: o ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
