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Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 3 weeks ago(4/9/2024 3:28 PM)
Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) with the Behavioral Health department. With the leadership of the Director and the Clinical Supervisor, the Behavioral Health Tech will perform assigned supportive work in connection with the delivery of patient care, including functional tasks and skills.  You will utilize interactive processes, which will exceed the expectation of patients, physicians, families or significant others, provides high quality, cost effective care and treatment. Also, Demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to unit specific competencies as appropriate to the age of the patients served, as delineated in the Center’s Scope of Care.   In this role, you must, Know, follow, and actively support the philosophy, mission and vision of Ingalls Hospital. Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures and standards of care. Observe and adheres to all corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues, as they arise with the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan. Work in partnership with other Patient Care Team members; pro-actively assist physicians and provide for individual patient and family needs.   Required Qualifications - Must hold a current CPR - CPI certification required upon hire or within 60 days of hire. - Must have good knowledge of the principles and practice of psychiatric and addiction treatment Completes annual department competency checklist - High School diploma with 2 years’ experience. - Facilitates assigned groups in ways which encourage and require maximum patient participation and interaction, appropriate to functional level of group members.  - Must have exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills when dealing with patients,families, physicians, and co-workers; ability to function in an extended team environment and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.  - Prior experience working with patients with addiction issues. Preferred Qualifications - Behavioral Health or related experience providing care to patients within at least the last five years. - Bachelor’s degree Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full- Time, 0.9 FTE - Shift: Days, 12 hour shifts (7a-7p) - Unit/Department: Behavioral Health - CBA Code: SEI Union   Must comply with Ingalls Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire
Job ID
2024-69292
New Position Type
FT Regular
Job Location : Location
US-IL-Harvey
Referral Bonus
No
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 3 weeks ago(4/9/2024 12:34 PM)
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine, Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Clinical Associate (CNA) at our Harvey, Illinois location.    In this role, you will prepare patients and assist with meals while providing direct patient care necessary to meet the personal, physical, and comfort needs of the patient.   With the leadership of the Manager and the Clinical Supervisor, performs assigned supportive work in connection with the delivery of patient care, including functional tasks and skills. Utilizes interactive processes which will exceed the expectation of patients, physicians, families, or significant others, provides high quality, cost effective care and treatment. Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to unit specific competencies as appropriate to the age of the patients served, as delineated in the Center's Scope of Care.    Essential Job Functions - Promotes the values and mission of Ingalls Memorial Hospital. - Promotes clinical excellence and service. - Acts as a patient/family advocate. - Provide comfort measures and assistance to patient and family. - Performs hourly rounds on patients and meets needs as appropriate. - Demonstrates the necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to unit specific Scope of Care. - Understands Growth and Development and responds effectively to the unique needs of specific patient populations. - With the leadership of the staff nurse, follows plan of care by completing assigned tasks related to direct patient care. - Assists with admissions by setting up patient rooms, orienting patients to rooms, obtaining height, weight, temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure (in both arms when applicable), changing clothing, labeling, and storing personal care items. - Observes and follows infection control policies and procedures in accordance with infection control policy.  Required Qualifications - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Basic Life Support Certification through The American Heart Association - High school diploma or equivalent - Completed Medical Terminology Course - Past or current experience in an acute care hospital setting   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (0.9 FTE) - Shift: Nights - Unit/Department: Med/Surg - CBA Code: SEIU
Job ID
2024-69285
New Position Type
FT Regular
Job Location : Location
US-IL-Harvey
Referral Bonus
No
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 2 weeks ago(4/16/2024 3:20 PM)
Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as an Assistant Patient Care Manager with the Emergency Department.   Now offering up to $15,000 sign-on bonus!    Under the direction of the Unit Director/Manager, the Assistant Patient Care Manager functions as the assistive leader for a specific shift(s) and assumes responsibility for clinical practice which may include 24 hour accountability.   The Assistant Patient Care Manager is responsible for supporting the coordination of care and communication to facilitate patient needs as well as providing direction to and counseling of unit staff.   This position will also serve as a public relations representative for patients and their families. This position exhibits knowledge of, follows, and actively supports the philosophy, mission and vision of Ingalls Memorial Hospital, while demonstrating behavior consistent with the core values and standards of service of the organization.   Essential Job Functions - Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to physicians, patient, families and other personnel consistently. - Displays patience and tact when dealing with patients' families and other health professionals. - Demonstrate clinical expertise and practice in unit’s specialty through active participation as well as verbal instruction. - Provide leadership and support staff in facilitating patient care coordination. - Serves as a mentor and coach for staff. - Participates and provides feedback in staff selection and hiring. - Ensures effective on-boarding and/or preceptorship of staff. - Maintain responsibility for attendance and punctuality. - Maintain effective interpersonal, interdisciplinary relationships that exude professional conduct. - Responsible for evaluation staff performance and provision of coaching feedback in a timely manner. - Serves as a liaison in facilitating staff RN and physician relationships. - Collaborate with physicians to clarify the patient’s plan of care as needed to support the patient and primary caregiver. - Assist unit leader in achieving unit goals. - Participation in leadership meetings. - Investigate and resolve issues related to customers and communicate outcomes to unit leader. - Round on patients and employees daily. - Insures daily assignments are completed and appropriate. - Willingness to assume and participate in additional projects and assignments. - Participate in budget preparation and assist in monitoring of financial performance. - Demonstrate cost effectiveness in meeting unit and patient care needs. - Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures and standards of care. - Observe and adhere to all corporate compliance requirements and communicate issues as they arise to the appropriate party as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan. - Successful completion of annual competencies.   Required Assistant Patient Care Manager Qualifications - Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Must hold a current RN Licensure State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation or valid temporary permit to practice nursing in the State of Illinois. - Must hold a current Basic Life Support certification (Healthcare Provider Recognition). - 3-5 years of  experience in RN specialty area Preferred Assistant Patient Care Manager Qualifications  - Prior leadership experience Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0) ; 10-hour shifts - Shift: Day - Unit/Department: Emergency Department  - CBA Code: Non-Union Must comply with Ingalls Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Job ID
2024-69236
New Position Type
FT Regular
Job Location : Location
US-IL-Harvey
Referral Bonus
Yes
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 3 weeks ago(4/8/2024 12:38 PM)
Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000   Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the Comprehensive Rehabilitation (Rehab) department.   With the leadership of the Manager, the Registered Nurse functions as an interactive resource in clinical nursing and professional practice.  The Registered Nurse is responsible for the coordinating of and performing direct nursing care for patients, utilizing concepts of the nursing process, serves as resource, preceptor, mentor, and leader for physicians, professional peers and other fellow employees, and provides participative supervision to the Patient Care Team Members in collaboration with the Patient Manager.   The Comprehensive Rehabilitation Department is uniquely partnered in an alliance with the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, allowing our staff to provide the best patient care experience. Our highly dedicated team focuses on best practices and successful patient outcomes.      Essential Job Functions - Collaborates closely with physicians to assess, design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the patients’ plan of care and the patients’ outcomes.  - Demonstrates the necessary skills and knowledge to provide complex nursing skills and delegates tasks to other Care Team members according to unit specific competencies as appropriate to the age of the patients served as delineated in the Patient Care Centers Scope of Care.  - Responsible for and monitors the quality of patient care and patient satisfaction.  - Accurately and independently pursues professional development opportunities.  - Assumes responsibility to assure the daily operations of the Patient Care Center are effectively and efficiently maintained.  - Works within the accepted service standards and supports the Vision of Ingalls Hospital. - Works in partnership with other patient care team members and pro-actively identifies and provides for individual patient, family, and physicians needs exceeding their expectations, and employing appropriate customer relations. - Knows, follows and actively supports the philosophy, mission and Vision of Ingalls Hospital.  - Adheres to all hospital policies, procedures and standards of care.  - Observes and adheres to all corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues as they arise to the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan.   Required Qualifications - Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) OR Associate's (ADN) - Must hold a current RN Licensure State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation or valid temporary permit to practice nursing in the State of Illinois - Must hold a current Basic Life Support certification (Healthcare Provider Recognition)   Preferred Qualifications - Acute care or related experience providing nursing care to patients within at least the last five years.   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-time (0.9) ; 12-hour shifts - Shift: Days - Unit/Department: Patient Care Services - Comprehensive Rehabilitation  - CBA Code: NNU National Nurses United   Must comply with Ingalls Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Job ID
2024-69223
New Position Type
FT Regular
Job Location : Location
US-IL-Harvey
Referral Bonus
Yes
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 3 weeks ago(4/8/2024 12:37 PM)
Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000   Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the Comprehensive Rehabilitation (Rehab) department.   With the leadership of the Manager, the Registered Nurse functions as an interactive resource in clinical nursing and professional practice.  The Registered Nurse is responsible for the coordinating of and performing direct nursing care for patients, utilizing concepts of the nursing process, serves as resource, preceptor, mentor, and leader for physicians, professional peers and other fellow employees, and provides participative supervision to the Patient Care Team Members in collaboration with the Patient Manager.   The Comprehensive Rehabilitation Department is uniquely partnered in an alliance with the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, allowing our staff to provide the best patient care experience. Our highly dedicated team focuses on best practices and successful patient outcomes.      Essential Job Functions - Collaborates closely with physicians to assess, design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the patients’ plan of care and the patients’ outcomes.  - Demonstrates the necessary skills and knowledge to provide complex nursing skills and delegates tasks to other Care Team members according to unit specific competencies as appropriate to the age of the patients served as delineated in the Patient Care Centers Scope of Care.  - Responsible for and monitors the quality of patient care and patient satisfaction.  - Accurately and independently pursues professional development opportunities.  - Assumes responsibility to assure the daily operations of the Patient Care Center are effectively and efficiently maintained.  - Works within the accepted service standards and supports the Vision of Ingalls Hospital. - Works in partnership with other patient care team members and pro-actively identifies and provides for individual patient, family, and physicians needs exceeding their expectations, and employing appropriate customer relations. - Knows, follows and actively supports the philosophy, mission and Vision of Ingalls Hospital.  - Adheres to all hospital policies, procedures and standards of care.  - Observes and adheres to all corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues as they arise to the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan.   Required Qualifications - Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) OR Associate's (ADN) - Must hold a current RN Licensure State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation or valid temporary permit to practice nursing in the State of Illinois - Must hold a current Basic Life Support certification (Healthcare Provider Recognition)   Preferred Qualifications - Acute care or related experience providing nursing care to patients within at least the last five years.   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-time (0.9) ; 12-hour shifts - Shift: Nights - Unit/Department: Patient Care Services - Comprehensive Rehabilitation  - CBA Code: NNU National Nurses United   Must comply with Ingalls Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Job ID
2024-69222
New Position Type
FT Regular
Job Location : Location
US-IL-Harvey
Referral Bonus
Yes
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 3 weeks ago(4/8/2024 12:34 PM)
  Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine, Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Monitor Technician at our Harvey, Illinois location.  In this role, you will ensure that patients are maintained on continuous telemetry.   Under the leadership of the Manager/Supervisor of Patient Care Services provides technical/clerical support to assist in the delivery of quality care to patients. This involves technical/clerical duties which will facilitate the Patient Care Center operations including routine management of the telemetry room functions and documentation, interpretation of rhythm strips, ensure proper management and maintenance of telemetry equipment, ensure quality patient care through diligent maintenance of continuous telemetry as required by physician order or patient need, and prompt staff notification of dysrhythmias.    Essential Job Functions - Maintains responsibility for monitor count. - Alerts RN of any change in patient rhythm. - Maintains constant observation of all monitors for any rhythm changes and responds as appropriate. - Reviews alarm settings every shift for each patient. - Documents on monitor screen location of patients offline. - Maintains census for each shift with patient name, room number, rhythm, rate, assigned RN. Required Qualifications - High school graduate or equivalent - Basic Life Support Certification through The American Heart Association - Read and write and perform simple arithmetic calculations - Successfully completed training which includes basic rhythm strip interpretation   Preferred Qualifications - Previous monitor technician or paramedic training   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-time (0.9) - Shift: Nights - Unit/Department: Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Room - CBA Code: SEIU
Job ID
2024-69221
New Position Type
FT Regular
Job Location : Location
US-IL-Harvey
Referral Bonus
No
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 3 weeks ago(4/8/2024 12:16 PM)
  Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit.   Up to $15,000 sing on bonus   With the leadership of the Manager, the Registered Nurse functions as an interactive resource in clinical nursing and professional practice.  The Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating and performing direct nursing care for patients, utilizing concepts of the nursing process, serving as a resource, preceptor, mentor, and leader for physicians, professional peers, and other fellow employees, and providing participative supervision to the Patient Care Team Members in collaboration with the Patient Manager.   Essential Job Functions - Collaborates closely with physicians to assess, design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the patient’s plan of care and the patient’s outcomes.  - Demonstrates the necessary skills and knowledge to provide complex nursing skills and delegates tasks to other Care Team members according to unit-specific competencies as appropriate to the age of the patients served as delineated in the Patient Care Centers Scope of Care.  - Responsible for and monitoring the quality of patient care and patient satisfaction.  - Accurately and independently pursues professional development opportunities.  - Assumes responsibility to assure the daily operations of the Patient Care Center are effectively and efficiently maintained.  - Works within the accepted service standards and supports the Vision of Ingalls Hospital. - Works in partnership with other patient care team members and proactively identify and provides for the individual patient, family, and physician needs exceeding their expectations, and employing appropriate customer relations. - Knows follows and actively supports the philosophy, mission, and Vision of Ingalls Hospital.  - Adheres to all hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care.  - Observes and adhere to all corporate compliance requirements and communicate issues as they arise to the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan.   Required ICU Qualifications - Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) OR Associate's (ADN) - Must hold a current RN Licensure State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation or a valid temporary permit to practice nursing in the State of Illinois. - Must hold a current Basic Life Support certification (Healthcare Provider Recognition). - Must have acute care or related experience providing nursing care to patients within at least the last five years.  Preferred ICU Qualifications  - Completion of basic ECG class within one year of employment, successfully challenges basic ECG final examination if experienced in cardiac monitoring. - Completion of critical care course within one year of employment or, current CCRN certification, or successfully challenges critical care exam if experienced in critical care. - Completes advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) program within one year of employment and maintains certification. - Completes code leader program within two years of employment. - Completes Sheath removal class within two years of employment. - Once ACLS has obtained completion of NIH Certification within one year.   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-time (0.9); 12-hour shifts - Shift: Nights - Unit/Department: Intensive Care Unit - CBA Code: NNU National Nurses United
Job ID
2024-69220
New Position Type
FT Regular
Job Location : Location
US-IL-Harvey
Referral Bonus
Yes
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 3 weeks ago(4/8/2024 11:35 AM)
Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a Resource Registered Nurse (RN) with the Resource department.   The Resource Nurse is a registered professional nurse (RN) who manages outcome directed patient-centered care to high-risk patients. This position provides an advanced level of care to patients throughout the organization on the assigned shift. Due to the variety of clinical knowledge, clinical skills, and advanced critical thinking skills, individuals in this role are required to demonstrate expert level of practice according to the Benner’s Novice to Expert Model. The Resource Nurse assures excellence in patient care through prompt and thoughtful assistance to patients and families utilizing the principles of patient and family-centered care by working collaboratively with other patient care and multidisciplinary team members. Nurses in this role will provide patient-centered care by demonstrating reliability, flexibility, and accountability to all units of UCM Ingalls.    Essential Job Functions - Clinical Practice: The Resource Nurse will assist and actively collaborate with the nursing staff to identify, to manage, and to participate in the patient’s plan of care all the while ensuring optimal nursing care. The Resource Nurse will respond to all RRT, cardiac arrests and stroke team activation calls; assist with difficult venous access; assist with admissions, discharges, and throughput, participate in pressure ulcer prevention days and wound consults, and assist nurses with other patient care duties. (This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Rather to serve as examples of nursing duties this role will fulfill). - Education: The Resource nurse is an expert clinical practitioner and therefore will be required to provide formal and informal education to staff nurses on a variety of patient care topics. This nurse will work with the Nurse Educators to support ongoing education efforts of all nurses. Examples of education include but are not limited to participation in mock codes, code reviews, skin care, central line care, urinary catheter care, etc. - Surveillance: The Resource Nurse will surveil high risk patients with various needs on the floor through frequent rounding and interactions with staff nurses. This nurse will surveil post RRT patients; provide early intervention with sepsis management, monitor high fall risk patients for appropriate interventions, and monitor patients at high risk for skin breakdown or those with active wounds. The Resource Nurse will collaborate with nurse assigned to high-risk patients on the patient’s plan of care (This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Rather to serve as examples of nursing duties this role will fulfill). - Professional Development: Contributes to creating a work climate that encourages positive staff morale, motivation, and commitment for all who participate in the care of patients. Serves as clinical expert, role model and resource to colleagues and others by using evidence-based clinical practice principles and accepting responsibility for professional and personal actions, and for maintaining current clinical specialty knowledge base. Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement process, assists in determining issues to be examined, participates in data collection, input, and analysis and research, and assists in implementing changes. - Stewardship: Incorporates cost effective measures into practice to assure proper use of time, supplies, and personnel, as well as participating in activities that monitor and enhance patient throughput across the organization.   Required Qualifications - Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing. - BSN required. - Minimum of two years acute care nursing experience required; Demonstrated recent competency in critical care area such as intensive care or emergency department required. - Current RN Illinois license - BLS - ACLS - CCRN/PCCN/CEN preferred and required to be maintained within 12 months of hire.   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-time (0.9); 12-hour shifts - Shift: Nights - Unit/Department: 61210, Resource Nurses - CBA Code: NNU National Nurses United Must comply with Ingalls Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Job ID
2024-69219
New Position Type
FT Regular
Job Location : Location
US-IL-Harvey
Referral Bonus
Yes
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 3 weeks ago(4/8/2024 11:35 AM)
  Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine, Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Monitor Technician at our Harvey, Illinois location.  In this role, you will ensure that patients are maintained on continuous telemetry.   Under the leadership of the Manager/Supervisor of Patient Care Services provides technical/clerical support to assist in the delivery of quality care to patients. This involves technical/clerical duties which will facilitate the Patient Care Center operations including routine management of the telemetry room functions and documentation, interpretation of rhythm strips, ensure proper management and maintenance of telemetry equipment, ensure quality patient care through diligent maintenance of continuous telemetry as required by physician order or patient need, and prompt staff notification of dysrhythmias.    Essential Job Functions - Maintains responsibility for monitor count. - Alerts RN of any change in patient rhythm. - Maintains constant observation of all monitors for any rhythm changes and responds as appropriate. - Reviews alarm settings every shift for each patient. - Documents on monitor screen location of patients offline. - Maintains census for each shift with patient name, room number, rhythm, rate, assigned RN. Required Qualifications - High school graduate or equivalent - Basic Life Support Certification through The American Heart Association - Read and write and perform simple arithmetic calculations - Successfully completed training which includes basic rhythm strip interpretation   Preferred Qualifications - Previous monitor technician or paramedic training   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-time (0.9) - Shift: Days - Unit/Department: Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Room - CBA Code: SEIU
Job ID
2024-69218
New Position Type
FT Regular
Job Location : Location
US-IL-Harvey
Referral Bonus
No
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 3 weeks ago(4/8/2024 11:35 AM)
Join Ingalls Memorial as a Wound Care Physical Therapist in our Outpatient Wound Clinic in Harvey.   Consistent with the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) and the Illinois Physical Therapy Practice Act, Physical Therapists examine, evaluate, test, and work to alleviate mechanical, physiological or developmental impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or other health and movement related conditions, classifying these disorders, determining a rehabilitation prognosis and plan of therapeutic intervention, and assessing the ongoing effects of the interventions. The Physical Therapist involves the patient /client and appropriate others in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the plan of care. The physical therapist, in consultation with appropriate disciplines, plans for discharge of the patient/client taking into consideration achievement of anticipated goals and expected outcomes, and provides for appropriate follow-up referral.   Essential Job Functions - Recommends appropriate treatment intensity and discharges patient when the individual no longer meets criteria for level of service, meets goals, reaches prior level of function or is no longer in need of / benefitting from skilled intervention. - Complies with billing practices per department protocol. - Accountable for appropriate use of department and hospital resources - Meets productivity standards as defined by the department. - Responds to the emotional and physical needs of patients. - Advocates for individuals to receive the appropriate services in the appropriate setting. - Meets core clinical competencies for level of care and completes annual competencies as per department. - Seeks educational opportunities to advance clinical skills; regularly attends department in services, as appropriate. - Works with others to improve level of skill throughout the department. - Seeks and implements use of evidence-based practice. - Documents results and recommendations, interdisciplinary communication per department protocol; documents skilled service and supports billing. - Demonstrates IMH standards of service. - Sensitive to various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds - Actively participates in providing suggestions to department Seniors/Coordinators to improve daily operations, employee satisfaction. - Demonstrates a solution-oriented approach towards obstacles. - Identify opportunities for process improvement and/or improved service delivery. Required Qualifications  - Graduate of an accredited program with minimum bachelor’s degree, Master’s or Doctorate preferred. - Licensed, or eligible, in the state of IL with Notification of eligibility for examination. - Specific practice areas may require advanced certification or previous experience to address patient care needs. - Basic computer proficiency. Effective verbal and written communication, including ability to communicate with other cultures or those with language or cognitive impairments. Foreign graduates shall submit certification of passage of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and The Test of Spoken English (TSE). Position Details  - Job Type/FT: RGS/FTE 0.001 - Shift: Days (8-hr shifts) - Unit/Department: Outpatient Wound Clinic Harvey - CBA Code: Non-Union  
Job ID
2024-69217
New Position Type
Registry
Job Location : Location
US-IL-Harvey
Referral Bonus
No
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 3 weeks ago(4/8/2024 11:33 AM)
  Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as an Assistant Patient Care Manager with the Comprehensive Rehab Department.   Under the direction of the Unit Director/Manager, the Assistant Patient Care Manager functions as the assistive leader for a specific shift(s) and assumes responsibility for clinical practice which may include 24 hour accountability.   The Assistant Patient Care Manager is responsible for supporting the coordination of care and communication to facilitate patient needs as well as providing direction to and counseling of unit staff.   This position will also serve as a public relations representative for patients and their families.   This position exhibits knowledge of, follows, and actively supports the philosophy, mission and vision of Ingalls Memorial Hospital, while demonstrating behavior consistent with the core values and standards of service of the organization.     Essential Job Functions   - Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures and standards of care. - Observe and adhere to all corporate compliance requirements and communicate issues as they arise to the appropriate party as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan. - Participate in budget preparation and assist in monitoring of financial performance. - Demonstrate cost effectiveness in meeting unit and patient care needs. - Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to physicians, patient, families and other personnel consistently. - Displays patience and tact when dealing with patients' families and other health professionals. - Collaborate with physicians to clarify the patient’s plan of care as needed to support the patient and primary caregiver. - Demonstrate clinical expertise and practice in unit’s specialty through active participation as well as verbal instruction. - Provide leadership and support staff in facilitating patient care coordination. - Adhere to and participate in regulatory compliance. - Assures performance improvement data collection is completed in a timely manner. - Assist unit leader in achieving unit goals. - Successful completion of annual competencies. - Round on patients and employees daily. - Investigate and resolve issues related to customers and communicate outcomes to unit leader. - Demonstrate excellent communications with all stakeholders. - Follow service standards through leadership by example. - Participates and provides feedback in staff selection and hiring. - Serves as a mentor and coach for staff. - Responsible for evaluation staff performance and provision of coaching feedback in a timely manner. - Serves as a liaison in facilitating staff RN and physician relationships. - Insures daily assignments are completed and appropriate. - Ensures effective on-boarding and/or preceptorship of staff. - Maintain effective interpersonal, interdisciplinary relationships that exude professional conduct. - Commitment to professional growth and competence. - Willingness to assume and participate in additional projects and assignments. - Participation in leadership meetings - Maintain responsibility for attendance and punctuality   Required Assistant Patient Care Manager Qualifications - Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Must hold a current RN Licensure State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation or valid temporary permit to practice nursing in the State of Illinois. - Must hold a current Basic Life Support certification (Healthcare Provider Recognition). - 3-5 years of  experience in RN specialty area Preferred Assistant Patient Care Manager Qualifications  - Prior leadership experience Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0) ; 10-hour shifts - Shift: Nights - Unit/Department: Comprehensive Rehab - CBA Code: Non-Union
Job ID
2024-69214
New Position Type
FT Regular
Job Location : Location
US-IL-Harvey
Referral Bonus
No
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 3 weeks ago(4/8/2024 11:33 AM)
Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as an Assistant Patient Care Manager with the Intensive Care Unit / Dialysis   Under the direction of the Unit Director/Manager, the Assistant Patient Care Manager functions as the assistive leader for a specific shift(s) and assumes responsibility for clinical practice which may include 24-hour accountability. The Assistant Patient Care Manager is responsible for supporting the coordination of care and communication to facilitate patient needs as well as providing direction to and counseling unit staff. This position will also serve as a public relations representative for patients and their families. This position exhibits knowledge of, follows, and actively supports the philosophy, mission, and vision of Ingalls Memorial Hospital while demonstrating behavior consistent with the core values and standards of service of the organization.   Essential Job Functions: - Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care. - Observe and adhere to all corporate compliance requirements and communicate issues as they arise to the appropriate party as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan. - Participate in budget preparation and assist in the monitoring of financial performance. - Demonstrate cost-effectiveness in meeting unit and patient care needs. - Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to physicians, patients, families, and other personnel consistently - Displays patience and tact when dealing with patients' families and other health professionals - Collaborate with physicians to clarify the patient’s plan of care as needed to support the patient and primary caregiver. - Demonstrate clinical expertise and practice in the unit’s specialty through active participation as well as verbal instruction. - Provide leadership and support staff in facilitating patient care coordination. - Adhere to and participate in regulatory compliance. - Assures performance improvement data collection is completed promptly - Assist unit leader in achieving unit goals. - Successful completion of annual competencies. - Round on patients and employees daily - Investigate and resolve issues related to customers and communicate outcomes to the unit leader. - Demonstrate excellent communications with all stakeholders - Follow service standards through leadership by example. - Participates and provides feedback in staff selection and hiring - Serves as a mentor and coach for staff - Responsible for evaluating staff performance and provision of coaching feedback in a timely manner. - Serves as a liaison in facilitating staff RN and physician relationships - Insures daily assignments are completed and appropriate - Maintain effective interpersonal, interdisciplinary relationships that exude professional conduct. - Commitment to professional growth and competence. - Willingness to assume and participate in additional projects and assignments. - Participation in leadership meetings - Maintain responsibility for attendance and punctuality   Education/Experience: - Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing/BSN required - Experience: 3-5 years RN in the specialty area      Required/Preferred Skills: - Licensure: Current RN license for the State of Illinois, BLS, and unit-specific certifications as applicable. - Competency: To be completed within one year of hire, RN core competencies for specialty and current leadership competency work.    Physical/Position Demands:    Office work requires excessive computer usage for data entry and interdepartmental communication.   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-time (1.0) ; 10-hour shifts - Shift: Rotate - Unit/Department: Intensive Care Unit - CBA Code: Non-Union  
Job ID
2024-69213
New Position Type
FT Regular
Job Location : Location
US-IL-Harvey
Referral Bonus
Yes
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 3 weeks ago(4/8/2024 9:09 AM)
Sign on Bonus Up to $15,000!   Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the Med/Surg department.   With the leadership of the Manager, the Registered Nurse functions as an interactive resource in clinical nursing and professional practice.    The Registered Nurse is responsible for the coordinating of and performing direct nursing care for patients, utilizing concepts of the nursing process, serves as resource, preceptor, mentor, and leader for physicians, professional peers and other fellow employees, and provides participative supervision to the Patient Care Team Members in collaboration with the Patient Manager.   Essential Job Functions - Collaborates closely with physicians to assess, design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the patients’ plan of care and the patients’ outcomes.  - Demonstrates the necessary skills and knowledge to provide complex nursing skills and delegates tasks to other Care Team members according to unit specific competencies as appropriate to the age of the patients served as delineated in the Patient Care Centers Scope of Care.  - Responsible for and monitors the quality of patient care and patient satisfaction.  - Accurately and independently pursues professional development opportunities.  - Assumes responsibility to assure the daily operations of the Patient Care Center are effectively and efficiently maintained.  - Works within the accepted service standards and supports the Vision of Ingalls Hospital. - Works in partnership with other patient care team members and pro-actively identifies and provides for individual patient, family, and physicians needs exceeding their expectations, and employing appropriate customer relations. - Knows, follows and actively supports the philosophy, mission and Vision of Ingalls Hospital.  - Adheres to all hospital policies, procedures and standards of care.  - Observes and adheres to all corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues as they arise to the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan.   Required Qualifications - Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate's degree in Nursing or higher - Must hold a current RN Licensure State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation or valid temporary permit to practice nursing in the State of Illinois - Must hold a current Basic Life Support certification (Healthcare Provider Recognition   Preferred Qualifications - A Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing - Acute care or related experience providing nursing care to patients within at least the last five years.   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-time (0.9) ; 12-hour shifts - Shift: Days - Unit/Department: Med/Surg - CBA Code: NNU
Job ID
2024-69211
New Position Type
FT Regular
Job Location : Location
US-IL-Harvey
Referral Bonus
Yes
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 1 month ago(4/3/2024 2:06 PM)
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine, Ingalls Memorial Hospital as an Emergency Room (ED)Technician at our Harvey, Illinois location.     The Emergency Room Technician assists and augments the registered nursing staff in providing high quality patient care in the Emergency Room. The ERT must demonstrate the expertise and competency of all paramedic skills in accordance with Illinois State law.     Essential Job Functions - You identify issues, problems and opportunities; proactively recognize the need for improvement. You work with others to develop a sense of common purpose; understand different perspectives on issues; gathers and examines information available. You generate alternatives - Create relevant options, including financial and resource implications, for addressing problems and opportunities. You select appropriate action - Formulate clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. You commit to implementation and work with a sense of urgency and a bias for action to implement the decision. - You treat change and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; identifies the benefits and risks of change. You quickly modify behavior to deal effectively with changes; remains effective during times of ambiguity and uncertainty. You honor the need in others to ask questions; helps others overcome resistance. - You identify issues, problems and opportunities; proactively recognize the need for improvement. You work with others to develop a sense of common purpose; understand different perspectives on issues; gathers and examines information available. You generate alternatives - Create relevant options, including financial and resource implications, for addressing problems and opportunities. You select appropriate action - Formulate clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. You commit to implementation and work with a sense of urgency and a bias for action to implement the decision. Required Qualifications - High school graduate or equivalent - Maintain AHA Basic Life Support Certification - Maintain certifications/licensures, as applicable. - Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform a variety of patient assistance without direct supervision. - Ability to interact effectively with patient, clinical staff, and the general public. - Ability to adjust work schedules and activities based on needs of department. Required Skills: - Emergency Medical Technician (Basic EMT-B); Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), and/or student nurse that is currently enrolled in an RN program and has started clinical rotations. - CPI certification required upon hire or 60 days of hire Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (.9 FTE) - Shift: Nights (7:00 p.m. -7:00 a.m.) - Unit/Department: Emergency Room   Must comply with Ingalls Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Job ID
2024-69184
New Position Type
FT Regular
Job Location : Location
US-IL-Harvey
Referral Bonus
No
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 1 month ago(4/3/2024 2:05 PM)
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine, Ingalls Memorial Hospital as an Emergency Room (ED) Technician at our Harvey, Illinois location.     The Emergency Room Technician assists and augments the registered nursing staff in providing high quality patient care in the Emergency Room. The ERT must demonstrate the expertise and competency of all paramedic skills in accordance with Illinois State law.     Essential Job Functions - You identify issues, problems and opportunities; proactively recognize the need for improvement. You work with others to develop a sense of common purpose; understand different perspectives on issues; gathers and examines information available. You generate alternatives - Create relevant options, including financial and resource implications, for addressing problems and opportunities. You select appropriate action - Formulate clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. You commit to implementation and work with a sense of urgency and a bias for action to implement the decision. - You treat change and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; identifies the benefits and risks of change. You quickly modify behavior to deal effectively with changes; remains effective during times of ambiguity and uncertainty. You honor the need in others to ask questions; helps others overcome resistance. - You identify issues, problems and opportunities; proactively recognize the need for improvement. You work with others to develop a sense of common purpose; understand different perspectives on issues; gathers and examines information available. You generate alternatives - Create relevant options, including financial and resource implications, for addressing problems and opportunities. You select appropriate action - Formulate clear decision criteria; evaluates options by considering implications and consequences; chooses an effective option. You commit to implementation and work with a sense of urgency and a bias for action to implement the decision. Required Qualifications - High school graduate or equivalent - Maintain AHA Basic Life Support Certification - Maintain certifications/licensures, as applicable. - Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform a variety of patient assistance without direct supervision. - Ability to interact effectively with patient, clinical staff, and the general public. - Ability to adjust work schedules and activities based on needs of department. Required Skills: - Emergency Medical Technician (Basic EMT-B); Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), and/or student nurse that is currently enrolled in an RN program and has started clinical rotations. - CPI certification required upon hire or 60 days of hire Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-time (0.9 FTE) 12-hour shifts - Shift: Days (7:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m.) - Unit/Department: Emergency Room - CBA Code: SEIU Must comply with Ingalls Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.
Job ID
2024-69183
New Position Type
FT Regular
Job Location : Location
US-IL-Harvey
Referral Bonus
No
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 3 weeks ago(4/11/2024 8:26 AM)
Join UChicago Medicine, as an Advanced Practice Provider for our Pre-surgical Testing clinic at Ingalls Memorial Hospital.    As an Advanced Practice Provider, you are responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management. In this role, you will utilize advanced assessment skills and knowledge of clinical therapeutics to evaluate, diagnose and manage patients in a pre-surgical testing clinic. The APP orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests, therapeutic interventions and prescribes pharmacological agents as necessary. As an APP, you will maintain continuity of patient care through patient follow-up, monitoring of patient progress and modifying plan of care as necessary. The APP applies knowledge of new technology and resources demonstrating advanced or specialized expertise.    This role will be a part of a team of Advanced Practice Providers working in the pre-surgical testing space.  This role will train with our team at the Hyde Park campus.  Once competent, will be located primarily at Ingalls Memorial hospital in Harvey, IL.    Essential Job Functions - Under physician supervision, directs and coordinates care of Pre-surgical patients. The clinician will complete detailed histories and physicals collect and interpret reports from diagnostic lab tests, radiographic procedures, and clinical studies; as well as order tests, prescribe medications. - Differentiates normal and abnormal variations for all body systems. - Accurately interprets diagnostic tests. - Gathers pertinent information systematically and skillfully from all sources: history, diagnostic tests, comprehensive physical examination, and psycho-social assessments - Identifies educational needs of the patient and family and assists with teaching. - Incorporates assessment findings into a plan to direct patient care. - Accurately and appropriately performs routine diagnostic and therapeutic techniques according to established protocols and standardized procedures for advanced practice providers - Initiates referrals based on patient and family need. - Maintains formal and informal systems for information sharing, planning and problem solving  with clinic staff, physician partners and other Advanced Practice Providers - Analyzes multiple sources of data in making clinical judgments and in determining the effectiveness of a plan of care. - Participates in research projects in the practice area. - Performs other related duties and initiatives as deemed necessary in the best interests of patient care. Nurse Practitioner Job Summary: The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice nurse responsible for comprehensive direct patient care management. The Nurse Practitioner manages a caseload of patients and exercises autonomous decision making in the assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of delegated medical treatments. The scope of practice also includes family support, teaching, staff education, consultation, and research.   Nurse Practitioner - Education and Experience Requirements: - Advanced degree (or equivalent, if license received prior to July 1, 2001) from an accredited school/college of nursing required. - Ability to obtain Illinois advanced practice nurse (APN) license by start date required. - Current license as a Registered Nurse required. - AANC certification as an Acute Care, Adult-Gerontology or Family Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant Job Summary: The Physician Assistant is qualified by academic and clinical education to provide healthcare and patient services that may include educational, research, clinical nursing specialist support and administrative activities under the direction and supervision of the Director/leadership. The PA has acquired the knowledge, skills and judgment necessary to assist the physician through organized instruction and supervised practice. This licensed health professional will take patient histories, conduct examinations, diagnose illnesses, post discharge patient evaluation and order and interpret laboratory tests. The PA exercises autonomy in medical decision-making and provides a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.   Physician Assistant - Education and Experience Requirements: - Education: Completion of an accredited (physician assistant) educational program required. - Licensure: Certification in ACLS and by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and current and/or eligibility for:  State of Illinois licensure / registration required  Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full-Time, 1.0 FTE - Shift: weekdays M-F.  Possibility for 4 day work weeks once established - Unit/Department: Pre-surgical Testing - CBA Code: Non-Union     
Job ID
2024-69180
New Position Type
FT Regular
Job Location : Location
US-IL-Harvey
Referral Bonus
Yes
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 3 weeks ago(4/8/2024 2:34 PM)
Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a Urgent Aid Tech with Family Care Center Calumet City   In this role as an Urgent Aid Tech you are under the direction of the physician, manager, charge nurse or nurse, and performs assigned supportive work in conjunction with the delivery of patient care according to policy.   With the leadership of the Assistant Patient Care Manager (APCM), Manager (PCM), and Director of Urgent Aid, the Technician demonstrates necessary training, skills and knowledge to provide for patients according to unit specific competencies. Technicians assist in the delivery patient care including, quick triage, vital signs, respiratory therapy modalities, insertion/removal of peripheral IV catheters, venipuncture and other specimen collection, laboratory testing, instrument QCs and calibrations. Insertion of urinary catheters, application/removal of non-invasive cardio respiratory monitors, EKG monitoring, basic wound care, assist with provider exams including pelvic exams, and extremity splinting/immobilization.  Contributes to exceeding the expectation of patients, providers, and guests by providing high quality, cost effective care and treatment in a professional and compassionate manner. Participate in regulatory survey readiness   Required Qualifications - Graduation from EMT- B/EMT- P training and completed state exam successfully or Licensed Practical Nurse with recent acute, critical care or ED/UA experience or Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistants program with certification and recent acute, critical care or ED/UA experience or Graduate of an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program with certification and recent acute, critical care or ED/UA experience or 3-5 years recent commensurate experience; pre-hospital, ED, urgent aid, or critical care experience providing direct patient care. - 6 months’ recent full-time employment involving direct patient care in an acute or pre-hospital setting. - Phlebotomy experience (preferred) - EKG experience (preferred) - Current BLS certification through the AHA Preferred Qualification(s)  - Current ACLS & PALS certification Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full Time 12 hour - Shift: Nights - Unit/Department: Calumet City Family Care Center - CBA Code: Non Union
Job ID
2024-69176
New Position Type
FT Regular
Job Location : Location
US-IL-Calumet City
Referral Bonus
No
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 1 month ago(4/3/2024 3:43 PM)
Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a Physical Therapist Assistant at our Harvey location.   The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)  examines, test and work to alleviate mechanical, physiological or developmental impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or other health and movement related conditions. Physical Therapy Assistants assess the ongoing effects of the interventions and communicate regularly with physical therapists to adjust the plan of care as needed.   The PTA knows, follows and actively supports the philosophy, mission and vision of Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Adheres to all hospital policies, procedures and standard of care.  Observes and adheres to all corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues as they arise to the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan.   Perks and benefits of working at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial: - Interdisciplinary and collaborative environment - Internal and external continuing education, including access to Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s internal education platform - Paid continuing education days - Conference attendance support - Health, dental, vision plans - Company paid Short term disability - Retirement packages  Required Qualifications - Graduate of an accredited program with minimum Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s or Doctorate preferred. - Licensed, or eligible, in the state of Illinois with Notification of eligibility for examination. - Basic Life Support Certification Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Full Time - Shift: Rotate - Unit/Department: Therapy - Harvey
Job ID
2024-69173
New Position Type
FT Regular
Job Location : Location
US-IL-Harvey
Referral Bonus
No
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 1 month ago(4/2/2024 11:26 AM)
Bring Your Passion to the Forefront:Home Care Medical Social Worker/ Hospice Bereavement Coordinator     Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a Medical Social Worker/ Hospice Bereavement Coordinator in Home Care.    The Medical Social Worker/Hospice Bereavement Coordinator is responsible for providing medical social worker services to patients and families to resolve, social, emotional and/or financial problems which impeded the effective treatment and recovery of a patient’s medical condition. The medical social worker will also be responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining a bereavement program to meet the needs of families/caregivers following the death of a hospice patient. These services will be provided in compliance with all TJC and IDPH standards of acceptable practice and must be in adherence to all agency policies.   Job Responsibilities:   - Interviews/assesses patient and/or family regarding social, financial, and environment factors. - Obtains necessary medical, nursing and other insights from appropriate personnel to assist in determining the meeting patient needs. - Communications to other home health or hospice team members any social, emotional and/or environment problems which may affect the patient’s response to treatment. - Informs patient and/or family of community agencies and resources available to assist with patient’s needs. Make referrals and forwards necessary medical and social information to those resources, as required, to ensure continuity of care. - Provides short-term counseling and bereavement support to the patient and/or family, and refers patient to an appropriate counseling agency when indicated. - Assesses patient’s overall potential for rehab or hospice services; participates in the development of the total plan of care for the patient. - Develops a treatment plan with measurable goals based on evaluation results, prognosis, patient, and family and/or caregiver needs. - Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other health care team members. - Adjusts goals and treatment plan as necessary to meet patient’s changing needs. - Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. All records will be submitted in accordance with Agency policy. - Identifies patient needs for other home health or hospice services and refers as necessary. - Communicates effectively with team members, staff, other health care professionals, patient, family and caregiver to achieve optimum care for patient, facilitate team interaction and positively represent the Agency. - Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by the Agency to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care of plan. - Participates in discharge planning which may include educating patient, family, and/or caregiver, providing a home program, and recommending appropriate follow-up care.    - Coordinates the assessment and delivery of grief counseling needs and services (one-to-one, groups, and on-going follow-up) to ensure that timely and appropriate services are provided to family/caregivers. - Provides direct bereavement counseling to patient/families/caregivers. - Assures spiritual assessment of patients/families/caregivers in the hospice program and that appropriate services are rendered in a timely manner. - Committed to one hundred percent (100%) patient and customer satisfaction by always exhibiting a courteous and helpful manner during interactions with others, including patients, families, visitors, physician, students, and co-workers.Other duties as assigned.   Required Qualifications:  - Requires a current Illinois license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work. - Minimum of two year's experience as a Social Worker in home care required. - Must have excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills. - Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance and has availability of personal and dependable mode(s) of transportation to conduct home visits. Position Details  - Job Type/FTE: 1.0 FTE (Full-Time) - Shift: 8 hours/day (Day-shift)  - Unit/Department: Ingalls Home Care - CBA Code: Non-Union     “UChicago Medicine Home Care nurses and certified nursing assistants are employees of Ingalls Home Care. These nurses and certified nursing assistants are not employees or agents of The University of Chicago Medical Center, The University of Chicago, or The Ingalls Memorial Hospital.”
Job ID
2024-69168
New Position Type
FT Regular
Job Location : Location
US-IL-Harvey
Referral Bonus
No
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 1 month ago(4/3/2024 3:36 PM)
Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a Speech Language Pathologist at our Harvey location.   In this role as an Speech Language Pathologist you will serve individuals, families, and groups from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Services are provided based on applying the best available research evidence, using expert clinical judgments, and considering clients' individual preferences and values. Speech-language pathologists address typical and atypical communication and swallowing including speech sound production, resonance, voice, fluency, language (comprehension and expression), cognition, and feeding and swallowing.  Services are provided to individuals from birth throughout the lifespan.Knows, follows and actively supports the philosophy, mission and vision of Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Adheres to all hospital, policies, procedures and standard of care.  Observes and adheres to all corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues as they arise to the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan.   The Speech Language Pathologist is consistent with the American Speech and Hearing Association  Scope of Practice, the overall objective of speech-language pathology services is to optimize individuals' ability to communicate and swallow, thereby improving quality of life.Speech-language pathologists work to improve quality of life by reducing impairments of body functions and structures, activity limitations, participation restrictions, and barriers created by contextual factors such as environmental and personal issues.     Essential Job Functions:   - Provides direct/indirect supervision for patient-related activities and appropriate delegation of tasks to Rehabilitation Aides and nursing staff. - Functions as Clinical Instructor for Speech Pathology Students as per department protocol.     Required Qualifications/skills - Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an Accredited Program, American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA), Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) or Clinical Fellow (CF) with eligibility, Illinois State Licensure (or eligibility) - Specific practice areas may require advanced certification or previous experience to address patient care needs. - Basic Life Support Certification. - Basic computer proficiency.  - Effective verbal and written communication including ability to communicate with other cultures or those with language or cognitive impairments.  - Foreign graduates shall submit certification of passage of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and the Test of Spoken English, (TSE).   Position Details - Job Type/FTE: Registry - Shift: Days - Unit/Department: Therapy - CBA Code: Non 
Job ID
2024-69089
New Position Type
Registry
Job Location : Location
US-IL-Harvey
Referral Bonus
No

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