Hospice RN - PM Full Time M-F - Racine / Kenosha Area

Nurse Clinician IIMajor Responsibilities:Nurse/Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuumAssuring/Improving Quality Care: Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality, cost effective carePatient/Staff Education: Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and familiesNursing Process: Demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem-solving modelLeadership/Collaboration/Professional Development: Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplinesLicensure:Registered Nurse - Current Illinois RN licenseA valid driver's license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.Current CPREducation/Experience Required:Graduate from an accredited school of nursingMinimum 1 year of experienceEarn 10.0 continuing education credits annuallyHas demonstrated proficiency for the requirements for NC IKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:Good oral and written communication skillsComputer skillsGood time management and organizational skillsFamiliarity with patient care equipmentPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffingCertain positions may need to take callAbility to transport objects, patients, and equipmentAbility to respond quickly to patient needs and work at fast paceWork environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sickAbility to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disasterRoutinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patientsAbility to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unitAbility to lift 100 pounds occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantlyAddendum: Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care by incorporating the concepts of responsibility, accountability, clinical decision-making, authority, shared governance, and critical thinking in daily nursing practice. Primary role is to use the nursing process in overseeing patient care to achieve the desired outcome in the department. A Nurse Clinician II plans and sets goals which demonstrates a wholistic approach to patients and families. Assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. Demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills. 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.