Acts as an expert resource to hospital and facility staff regarding hospice and palliative care services.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required:
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). May obtain within 6 months based on department discretion.
A valid driver’s license.
Education Required:
Associate's Degree in Nursing.
Experience Required:
Typically requires 2 years of direct patient care experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Excellent awareness and perception skills, for the purpose of assessing a patient's needs, concerns and to recognize changes in their health condition.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent decision making and critical thinking skills, with the ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
Excellent prioritization and organizational skills.
Excellent documentation, computer, and time management skills
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
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.
Must be able to travel to all areas within the Advocate Aurora 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.
Will be exposed to the following hazards on a frequent basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids. Will be required to wear PPE, protective clothing and equipment as needed.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.