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

The Performance Improvement Coordinator facilitates interdisciplinary, collaborative performance improvement activities throughout the organization. They assist clinical and non clinical process owners to drive performance improvement for selected priorities. They provide analytical support for improvement activities and determine compliance with quality indicators and re

Organize day to day operations of the department's residency program. Maintain the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS), and manage the trainee, faculty, and rotation evaluation process. Coordinate and oversee the resident/faculty recruitment and interview process which includes organizing and scheduling interviews, reservations, and evaluations. Compile applica

Clean/disinfects assigned area(s) by washing walls, doors, door frames, ceilings, patient televisions, windows, furniture, tile, fixtures, appliances, floors, and equipment with appropriate cleaning solutions using procedures and following schedules specific to each item. Assigned area(s) may include, but are not limited to, patient rooms, offices, meeting rooms, rest roo

Provides competent and proficient technical skills in the performance of STAT & routine vascular and cardiac ultrasound procedures implementing procedural standards and protocols. Physically maps out the vein saphenous or superficial system by drawing on patients ' leg including all tributaries & vein diameters for the purpose of surgical harvesting. Recognizes and is abl

Serves as a bridge to augment the growth of the respiratory student, as they transition from the student role to that of a novice respiratory therapist. Major Responsibilities Under the observation of a licensed respiratory therapist, may perform routine and basic level respiratory therapy procedures including oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, aerosol therapy and incentive

Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum. Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the pa

Acts as a resource to employees by assisting with coordination of patient care planning and outcomes. Assists with patient scheduling for nursing visits and revisits. Schedules regular interdisciplinary team meetings on a weekly basis and assures collaboration between all disciplines to coordinate patient care planning. Educates employees on changes and/or on new material

Sign on Bonus for EXTERNAL hires only of $7,500 after 90 days. Accountabilities Performance of electroencephalographic (routine, video, and portable) and evoked potential recordings. Performance of standard calibrations, montages, and modified montages for quality recordings. Performance of record archiving. Maintenance of departmental documentation. Maintenance of EEG la

Planning, management, implementation and evaluation of operations/services to insure quality cost effectiveness. 5)Revises schedule as needed to ensure effective and efficient utilization of all radiology resources and establishes staffing requirements for this process. 6)Accesses service volumes and case mix to determine appropriate staffing to expedite patient flow. 7)P

Provides social work services to patients, families, and individuals including psychosocial assessment, screening, determination of needs evaluation, appropriate interventions and follow up, and discharge planning. Implements interventions substantiated by assessment as appropriate to the needs of the patient/client system and consistent with available resources and payer

Develops competency in clinical practice including appropriate drug therapy for patients and prevention/resolution of drug related problems. Develops competency to evaluate patients for drug drug, drug food, drug lab, and drug disease interactions. Individualizes drug therapy regimens based on patient's size, organ functions, and disease states. Facilitates medication rel

Nurse/Patient Relationship Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum. 1)Demonstrates adaptive communication styles based on individual patient needs 2)Provides individualized care to promote physical and psychosocial comfort 3)Assesses patient and family readiness and involves them in planning and implementing care. Seeks consul

Development of surgical schedule on a daily basis. 1)Utilizing independent judgment. 2)Interacts with surgeons, housestaff and/or office personnel according to the scheduling policies approved by the Department of Surgery and/or the Operating Room Utilization Committee to obtain all information required to schedule a surgical procedure. 3)Seeks assistance as required from

Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner, collects insurance co payments, and responds to routine requests for information. Schedules and maintains calendar of appointments, meetings, and travel. Coordinates related administrative aspects such as agendas, site selection, food/beverage selections, audio visual arrangements, and document prepa