Advocate Aurora Health

Aurora Psychiatric Hospital - RN House Supervisor - Per Diem DAYS/PMs

Department:

34000 Aurora Psychiatric Hospital - Administration: Nursing

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Zero Assigned - shift and hours vary based on coverage needs.

Zero Assigned Agreement (Per Diem) = minimum of 16 hours/month. One Holiday per Year.

Pay Range

$40.30 - $60.45

Major Responsibilities:
  • Participates, observes and/or acts as a resource to staff for patient related clinical problems. Participates in clinical situations such as Code 4, admissions, transfers, and clinical monitoring of unstable patients.
  • Participates, observes and/or acts as a resource to staff for patient related service problems. Collaborates with MD's to ensure optimal patient care and effective utilization of resources, and supports the staff to effectively problem solve patient service issues and unit issues. Acts as a patient advocate by responding and intervening in patient and visitor concerns.
  • Initiates investigation of patient incidents and medication errors, ensures proper documentation and a corrective action plan is in place.
  • Participates, observes and acts as a resource for staff regarding patient related systems problems. Acts as a liaison for staff to ensure processes are in place for patients to receive an optimal level of patient care. Collaborates with nurse managers, department managers, medical staff and hospital administration to facilitate the provision of quality care.
  • Identify trends in system problems and notifies the manager of the unit of the issue.
  • Assists with patient admission, transfer and discharge to facilitate timely process throughout the system. Obtains patient report from sending area (Emergency Services, Admitting, Surgery, Nursing Inpatient Units, other healthcare facilities, etc.) and evaluates patient status. Transfers patients and/or reassigns staff to accommodate admissions if need is identified by the unit. Completes database, processes initial key MD orders, and begins admission process as needed.
  • Responds to internal and external public relations issues, maintaining guest relations rapport with staff, public and media, which includes alerting public relations and site administrators of potential patient/hospital situations, directing media to public relations as appropriate and fielding outside telephone inquires, complaints and problems with proper referral.
  • Ensures compliance with standards and requirements of regulatory agencies.
  • Serves as individual to intervene during the absence of the Safety Officer and/or Patient Safety Officer whenever conditions immediately threaten life or health or threaten damage to equipment or buildings. Intervention authority is designated by the governing board.
  • Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
  • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.

Education Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Experience Required:
  • Typically requires 3 years of experience in clinical nursing with demonstrated clinical expertise.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
  • Excellent problem solving, decision-making and listening skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
  • Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift.
  • Must have functional sight and hearing.
  • 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. a reasonable distance.
  • Must be able to:
  • - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
  • - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
  • Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
  • Will be exposed to the following hazards: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids; therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
  • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

  • 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

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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Rogers Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse Infection Control

Summary: The Registered Nurse Infection Control provides oversight, consultation, and implementation of organization-wide Prevention and Control practices to minimize the acquisition and spread of infection in patients, staff, and all individuals who present to the organization. Job Duties & Responsibilities : Infection prevention and control Serves as an expert in infection prevention and control and is a consultant and resource for departments and hospital staff regarding infection prevention and control. Coordinates Infection Prevention and Control program and maintains compliance with infection prevention and control guidelines and regulatory requirements. Infection Prevention and Control Program evaluation and revision; yearly and as needed. Conduct quality control tests for hospital waived tests including but not limited to, Influenza and Strep antigen tests. Collect, analyze and report data related but not limited to Healthcare Acquired Infections, surveillance and outbreaks. Complies with the reportable disease requirements of the local health authority. Conducts surveillance rounds, communicates findings and contributes to interdisciplinary collaboration regarding findings. Coordinates the Infection Control Dashboard and reports to the appropriate committee. Collaborates with quality, regulatory, nursing and environmental services departments on required audits and process improvement programs. Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), State of Wisconsin Standards, and other regulatory agency compliance regulations: Act as a resource for standards & offer interpretation of standards as requested. Coordinates as required by law with federal, state, and local emergency preparedness and health authorities to address communicable disease threats, bioterrorism, and outbreaks. Develop educational plans to achieve compliance with new and revised standards as requested. Maintain, monitor and review policies and standard work annually and as needed. Collaborates with Facilities department on construction projects and conducts Appendix D documentation. Education Contribute to development of and implementation of annual training materials for Infection Prevention and Control for staff, as directed. Provide continuing staff education related to Infection Prevention and Control practices meeting Joint Commission, Federal and State(s) regulations. Comply with the Hospital’s policies and procedures and the Infection Control and Employee Health programs. Perform all other duties as assigned. Education/Training Requirements : Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred. Registered nurse licensed by State Board of Nursing in the state of employment. License must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing in the state of employment Previous infection prevention and control and/or psychiatric experience preferred. Current ICRA certification or completion of certification within 90 days of employment required. Infection control coursework completed (Example: APIC Intensive) or completed within 6 months of employment. American Health Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or is required within thirty (30) days of date-of-hire. Bi-annual re-certification is required. Formal training in management of the aggressive patient is required within sixty (60) days of date-of-hire. Annual recertification is required. The System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation, which supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers InHealth, an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges. https://rogersbhfoundation.org/ EOE/MFDV Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action – Rogers Behavioral Health (rogersbh.org) With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including: Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family 401(k) retirement plan Employee share program Life/disability insurance Flex spending accounts Tuition reimbursement Health and wellness program Employee assistance program (EAP) Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visit Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com)