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Advocate South Suburban Hospital

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ED - Emergency Department

ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Allied Health Professional

Certified Surgical Technologist

Med Surg / Telemetry

Great place to work beautiful nice people

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Labor and Delivery

Dialysis

House Supervisor

Great work environment. Every one is helpful and works as a team. Fair nurse to patient ratios and the techs help out a lot. Great place to learn. Educators are helpful.

Med Surg

Ambulatory Surgery

Telemetry

Cath Lab Technologist

As a travel nurse who took a crisis contract at this hospital, my experience, especially on the fourth floor, was absolutely atrocious. The staff nurses were rude and unhelpful, while the CNAs were downright horrible. They barely did their jobs beyond taking vitals and checking blood sugars. I had patients left wet and uncleaned for extended periods. 

One particularly egregious incident involved a patient who was supposed to go to rehab. I explicitly told a CNA to ensure this patient was dressed and ready for transport. Despite my clear instructions, when transportation arrived, the patient was still sitting in his soiled clothes. This kind of neglect is disgraceful and indicative of the broader incompetence at this hospital.

To make matters worse, a doctor actually called me to tell me to call another doctor and then report back. Educating a doctor on why they should directly communicate with another doctor is absurd and not part of my job description. 

The manager was utterly useless, turning a blind eye to all these issues. She had no control over her floor or her staff. This hospital is a nightmare, and I would never recommend it to any healthcare professional.

COVID FLOOR- WORST HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE

PCU - Progressive Care Unit

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PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT) - HOME HEALTH CASE MANAGERLOCATION: FAR SOUTHEAST SUBURBS with focus on Calumet City, Lynwood, Dolton, Glenwood, Lansing, Posen, South Holland, Thornton, Burnham, Riverdale, Hazel CrestHOURS: DAYSThis position is eligible for up to a $10,000.00 sign on bonus.  You must be working in this same position at time of payout.  Current internal team members are not eligible at this time.Major Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assuring and Improving Quality of Care: Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality cost-effective care following Advocate's MVP of Stewardship.<ul><li>    Utilizes appropriate resources to respond to situations that have the potential to negatively impact outcomes.</li><li>    Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence based literature. Utilizes appropriate tests and measures, and interventions to achieve outcomes.</li><li>    Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives.</li><li>    Promotes efforts to reduce risk and improve patient safety.</li><li>    Consistently demonstrates the ability to thoroughly and decisively document to support reimbursement and regulatory requirements.</li></ul></li><li>Care and Service Coordination: Practices as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care following Advocate's MVP of Partnership.<ul><li>    Participates in staff meetings, agency in services, and educational activities to enhance development and support organizational initiatives.</li><li>    Utilizes available resources to maintain current knowledge base relevant to practice.</li><li>    Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills promoting collaboration among healthcare team members.</li><li>    Seeks out opportunities to enhance knowledge, skill, and competency of self and other department members.</li></ul></li><li>Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development: Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care following the Advocate MVP of Excellence.<ul><li>    Consistently makes sound clinical decisions, demonstrating the ability to care for all patients, including those with complex problems.</li><li>    Recognizes changes in clinical situations. Evaluates and implements changes to the plan of care.</li><li>    Prioritizes and organizes patient care, ensures clear hand-off communication to achieve optimal health outcomes for patients, utilizing excellent communication techniques like SBAR and 5P's.</li><li>    Initiates referrals and discharge planning for assigned patients and actively coordinates care utilizing the interdisciplinary approach. (As appropriate based on employment status).</li><li>    Actively participates in interdisciplinary case conferences. (As appropriate based on employment status).</li></ul></li><li>Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a restorative relationship throughout the healthcare continuum, following Advocate's MVP of Compassion.<ul><li>    Provides care that routinely exceeds patients and families expectations, as measured by survey instruments.</li><li>    Promotes patient/family knowledge and confidence to safely manage self-care, disease process, medications, procedures and infection control prevention.</li><li>    Incorporates an individualized approach to the plan of care, which includes assessment of physical, psychosocial, comfort and wellness needs.</li><li>    Incorporates AHHS Standards of Behavior into interactions with patients, other associates, and physicians.</li><li>    Assesses patient and family readiness and involves them in goal setting, planning and implementation of care. Seeks consultation and outside referrals as needed.</li><li>    Demonstrates adaptive communication styles based on individual patient needs.</li></ul></li><li>Business Development and Growth: Demonstrates behaviors that enhance productivity and an understanding of financial and economic conditions in the health care environment.<ul><li>    Demonstrates adherence to personnel and operational policies.</li><li>    Collaborates and plans patient care with others in organization to maximize efficiencies and conserve resources.</li><li>    Monitors utilization of resources to achieve excellent health outcomes for patients.</li></ul></li><li>Patient Education: Demonstrates a commitment to meet the learning needs of patients and their families. Application of a systematic process involving optimal level of self care for patients and optimal quality of life for patient, family and significant others following Advocate's MVP of Equality.<ul><li>    Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and modifies approach as necessary.</li><li>    Provides and adapts appropriate resource material to achieve patient education outcomes, employing health literacy assessments and principles.</li></ul></li></ul>Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:<ul><li>Physical Therapy License in the State of Illinois or State of Wisconsin, must be licensed in the State upon which you work. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA)</li><li>A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.</li></ul> Education/Experience Required:<ul><li>Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation. Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards.</li><li>Requires 1 year of clinical experience or demonstration of strong spectrum of clinical affiliation experience</li></ul> Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities Required:<ul><li>Basic knowledge of computer use (i.e. Microsoft Word, email access and use). Ability to learn to use computer based scheduling and documentation system. Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and through written reports, with strong documentation skills. Good interpersonal skills. Good time management and self organization skills Proficient use of all home based therapy equipment and assistive devices, (balls, bands, weights, Hoyer lifts, etc)</li></ul>Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:<ul><li>Extensive travel within geographical boundaries in all extremes of weather and on all types of roads including expressways. Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays. Requires adherence to scheduled days and hours of work based on commitment to patient/client and work load assigned. Ability to attend mandatory informational/education/branch meetings. Work environment includes patient or family homes, or assisted living facilities. Requires full range of body motion including: a. Bending, sitting and standing b. Climbing stairs while carrying objects c. Pulling, pushing, reaching, carrying and lifting; (must be able to lift/carry at minimum 25 pounds). d. Assisting and maintaining patient's safety with ambulation on flat surfaces and stairs; and transferring patients using standard pivot transfers or with use of transfer board of Hoyer lift e. Providing treatment on standard beds in the home environment.</li><li>This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. 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.</li></ul> 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.

Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest IL Illinois Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R148753. Posted job title: Physical therapist (PT) - Home Health - Far Southeast Suburbs

$10,000 External sign on bonusMajor Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide competent, proficient technical skills in the performance of emergency and routine CT procedures, implementing procedural standards and protocols.<ul><li>1)Ability to access a vein for the purpose of injecting contrast.</li><li>2)Ability to recognize contraindications and adverse reactions to oral IV contrast.</li><li>3)Ability to recognize abnormal/normal pathologies and apply the proper protocol.</li><li>4)Familiarity with cross-sectional anatomy.</li><li>5)Demonstrate competence in the operation of equipment (laser, scanner, injector, processor, crash cart) and report equipment problems to appropriate individuals or contracted services</li><li>6)Ability to function without supervision</li><li>7)Rotate shifts when necessary.</li><li>8)Participate in on-call rotation if needed. Must respond to emergency call-in within 45 minutes.</li><li>9)Rotate holiday coverage</li><li>10)Ability to assist Radiologist with all invasive procedures and Perform clerical duties as required.</li></ul></li><li>Provide patient care specific to procedural requirements and patients' needs within established Department protocols<ul><li>1)Provide for patient comfort and safety for all procedures</li><li>2)Respond to patient/physician complaints quickly. Report all complaints to appropriate supervisor</li><li>3)Respond to patients questions pertaining to specific procedures</li><li>4)Coordinate multiple exams between CT and other departments</li><li>5)Maintain patient confidentiality in all areas including computer, patient charts, and patient communications</li><li>6)Maintain professional attitude toward patients and fellow associates</li><li>7)Transport patients when Patient Escort services are not available</li><li>8)Provide immobilization and radiation shielding devices as necessary</li></ul></li><li>Documentation of department records<ul><li>1)Participate in documentation of CQI/QA and ACR statistics.</li><li>2)Participate in properly stocking rooms, checking and ordering of supplies</li><li>3)Understands and can operate RadNet and CareConnection.</li><li>4)Documentation of patients histories and records as required.</li><li>5)Process appropriate paperwork, including handling of requisitions, logging of test and charging patients</li></ul></li><li>Comply with established hospital safety standards to ensure patient and staff well being<ul><li>1)Maintain CPR certification, IEMA and ARRT.</li><li>2)Operate equipment in a safe manner according to Hospital and Department Policies and Procedures on safety</li><li>3)Use Universal Precautions in daily performance of procedures</li></ul></li><li>Demonstrate a commitment to the organization by supporting and adapting to changes consistent with operating goals<ul><li>1)Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility for change.</li><li>2)Demonstrate reliability for attendance and punctuality.</li><li>3)Maintain compliance with Regulatory Standards and procedures (current IEMA and ARRT).</li></ul></li><li>Provide training assistance to new associates and radiology tech students. Assist in preparation, submission, and adherence to ACR standards and ACR accreditation for CT.</li><li>Keep current on new trends in the field of CT including attending continuing education programs and inservices. Complete all required competencies as required by Hospital and Regulatory standards. Obtain and remain in good standing with CT certification within one year of hire.</li></ul> Education/Experience Required:<ul><li>1 year Radiology tech experience - Graduate of approved Radiology Technology Program and Certification in CT.</li></ul> Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities Required:<ul><li>Familiarity with CT keyboard - Familiar with all CT equipment</li><li>ARRT, IEMA, CPR, CT Certification</li></ul> Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:<ul><li>Ability to anticipate patient, employee and department needs and act appropriately on those needs. – Weekend, holiday and after hour’s call-ins in order to accommodate patient and staff needs. – Weekend rotation during normal hours – Ability to sit, stand for extended periods of time. – Exposure to critically ill patients. – Ability to start IV’s – Good communication skills both written and oral – Good organizational skills.</li><li>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.</li></ul> Addendum: ADDENDUM TO JOB DESCRIPTIONS RELATED TO PATIENT SAFETY Report patient safety events and near misses in timely fashion Adhere to all behavioral and procedural patient safety practices Promote culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm Communicate openly and promote team work Report intimidating behavior and other threats to patient safety promptly 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.

Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest IL Illinois Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R116811. Posted job title: CT Technologist

Sign on Bonus: $6,000 external candidates only. After 90 days of hire.Major Responsibilities: To assist in providing quality patient care in a manner which is patient-focused, technically appropriate, and cost effective. The Surgical Technologist (ST) works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse in accordance with the Standards of Practice and within the guidelines of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act. The ST is responsible for establishing and maintaining a sterile field, a safe patient care environment, and appropriate supplies/equipment as required for the operative procedure. The ST functions as a cooperative health care team member in a critical care environment treating the patient in a holistic manner with dignity and respect. 3)Responsible for maintenance of professional growth: Demonstrates self-direction in maintaining professional skills. Independently completes assignments/projects. Participates in unit/hospital committees and projects 4)In collaboration with health care team, assists in providing for a cooperative work environment: Assists with maintaining goals of Surgical Services and Advocate. Shares clinical and professional knowledge in a supportive/educational manner. Demonstrates self-direction in utilizing work time appropriately. Accepts and completes team responsibilities as assigned. 5)Responsible for compliance with hospital policies and procedures: Maintains patient confidentiality. Utilizes guest relation techniques with members of health care team and patients. Performs other related duties as assigned. 2)Responsible for the preparation of the surgical field and supplies/instruments delivered to the field: Verifies instrument/supply/equipment available and ready per physician preference card. Verifies specific needs of physician by completely reading scrub tips. Assists in opening sterile supplies and instruments. Assists with clean up and turnover upon completion of case. Efficiently utilized supplies to avoid waste and decrease costs. Restock room supplies as needed and prepare for the following day. Identify equipment deficiencies and reports to appropriate individual. 1) Performs duties in the scrub role as assigned: Completely prepares sterile field in a timely manner. Complies with departmental policy and procedures regarding specimens, counts, and disposition of contaminated instruments. Maintains sterile field and boundaries prior to and during procedure. Acts as preceptor, sharing knowledge in a supportive/educational manner. Maintains on-call availability. Assists in emergency situations as assigned. Maintains a safe work environment according to regulatory agency standards. Maintains education records and timecard. Maintains competencies. Demonstrates customer satisfaction skills within the department and hospital as defined by the Advocate’s System’s goals. 5) Maintains positive relationships with all customers e.g., patients, significant others, physician, and associates 6)Review Patient Satisfaction data and participates in development of the team’s action plan for improvement in satisfaction 1) Utilizes Advocate IMMC’s MVP and service excellence expectations 2) Serves as patient advocate to ensure that patients and customers needs are met in a timely and efficient manner and individualizes each patient’s plan of care. 3) Resolves patients and customers concerns immediately using the defined service recovery process 4) Utilizes appropriate referrals and chain of command to resolve ongoing patient customer’s complaints (such as patient’s grievance process Establishment and achievement of self-development objectives and continued advancement of the practice team. 2) Maintains and supports Accrediting Organization requirements in regards to competencies. (i.e., CPR certification, safety and infection control, current licensure, hospital/unit based certification standards 9)Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives 3) Demonstrates appropriate technical skills for clinical competency 4) As competence is demonstrated, may be asked to train new Associates to unit functions and responsibilities 1) Assesses own learning needs. Seeks appropriate training and development. Sets own objectives and goals. • Attends to personal work schedule in a consistent and professional manner • Demonstrates self direction by identifying learning needs and establishing self development activities • Completes all developmental goals and departmental inservices and competencies within timeframe established • Attends and participates in departmental meetings • Identifies problems and takes steps toward resolution, including crisis management strategies in collaboration with the OR Team. • Participates in the education process of other team members and visitors in areas of expertise by serving in the role of scrub mentor. • Demonstrates teaching strategies with other health care members 5) Participates in hospital committees and projects 6) Participates in development of other team member’s technical and interpersonal skills to improve patient care. 7)Serves as a mentor to other staff related to clinical issues. Readily shares knowledge and experience concerning surgical procedures. 8)Participates in the education of others in the Operating Room by serving in the role of preceptor for areas of expertise 10)Maintains certification, Maintains 10 CEU's annually. Contributes to the surgical services, department and hospital innovation efforts to maximize excellence and build respect for services 1)Submits improvement ideas and participates in the implementation process 3) Participates in unit innovation opportunities and strategies. 4) Utilizes creative measures to optimize customer satisfaction. 2) Identifies improvement ideas within scope of responsibility, and assumes accountability for implementation and communication of plans and results Participates in the implementation of strategies to increase productivity 1) Cross train to other unit functions and units as necessary to achieve optimal flexibility. 2) Ensures appropriate staffing coverage for subsequent shifts. 3) Suggest productivity improvement ideas 4) Flexible in meeting the staffing requirements of the practice and unit. Contributes to cost containment and business growth initiatives of the unit/department 2) Communicates inventory needs adjustments to Nurse Manager 1) Responsible for efficient utilization of all resources within scope of practice 3)Participates in cost containment practice strategies Participates in an environment within the practice team that supports management philosophy, strategic plans and Advocate Healthcare strategies. 2)b. Participates with other Associates to create a cooperative team environment. 3)c. Actively participates in unit meetings. Provides positive suggestions for improvement of nursing services. 4)d. Communicates and collaborates effectively with physicians, nurses, directors and other healthcare members to assure delivery of quality care in a high stress environment. 5)e. Participates in implementing planned changes and activities to improve nurseing services, the working environment or patient care. 6)f. Holds self and others accountable for clinical practice and customer service initiatives. 7)g. Actively participates in recognition efforts of team and hospital. 1) Foster and environment where Advocate values can flourish: • Compassion - Care of the whole person • Equality - Everyone is respected • Excellence - Empowered to improve • Partnership - Pooling of talents as a team • Stewardship - Sensible use of resources Education/Experience Required: High school graduate or GED Completion of CST program Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities Required: Good communication skills Ability to independently perform scrub duties Certification as a Surgical Technician Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions: • May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening disease and radiation • This position needs to recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated. • Ability to perform heavy lifting (lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 or 50 pounds frequently and/or lifting 10 to 20 pounds constantly.) • Ability to cooperate and work well with others • Ability to communicate with mask on and not facing others • Ability to work in a fast paced environment with established time constraints. • Ability to work designated shifts including weekends and holidays • Ability to assume on-call responsibility If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. 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. Addendum: A. 2. Restock room supplies as needed and prepare for the following day. Identify equipment deficiencies and reports to appropriate individual. 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.

Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest IL Illinois Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R146765. Posted job title: Surgical Technologist, Certified

Major Responsibilities:<ul><li>Requisitions:<ul><li>1)Obtain and examine requisition for every exam in order to be aware of additional information such as procedure requested, patient's condition, special notes or comments.</li><li>2)Question patient before procedure to obtain a pertinent history and write that history on the requisition.</li><li>3)Screen and document possible pregnancy on all female patients of child-bearing age</li><li>4)Document history, pregnancy with time and initials</li></ul></li><li>Patient/customer contact:<ul><li>1)Attempt to understand patient's needs and respond accordingly.</li><li>2)Introduce self and explain procedure to every patient. Reassure and consistently attempt to obtain patient cooperation while reducing anxiety.</li></ul></li><li>Performance of procedure and radiation safety:<ul><li>1)Select proper film and place proper markers on cassettes</li><li>2)Use lead gonadal shield or provide protective apparel to protect unaffected parts of the body; use collimation</li><li>3)Position x-ray equipment at proper distance and angle from patient’s body in order to present a clear, well-defined view. Direct central ray on the specified area to consistently produce radiographs of good diagnostic quality.</li><li>4)Demonstrate competence in required positioning of anatomy and ability to adapt to varying patient conditions.</li><li>5)Review patient’s condition and determine the proper exposure factor for each radiograph.</li></ul></li><li>Demonstrate willingness and ability to assist others as requested. Usually assist in other areas such as medical assistants, front desk, etc. Use time to department advantage. Readily volunteer for additional work.</li><li>Demonstrate knowledge of institutional policies regarding patient care, fire, safety, infection control and QI plan. Review Department manuals and sign-off supplement.<ul><li>1)Maintain annual CPR certification to further ensure safety of patients in the Department.</li><li>2) Operate all equipment in a safe manner, according to Hospital and Department policies and procedures on safety.</li><li>3)Use Universal Precautions to protect self from bodily fluid exposure.</li><li>4)Make sure IDNS and ARRT licensure remains current.</li></ul></li></ul> Education/Experience Required:<ul><li>Graduate of approved radiology technology school</li></ul> Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities Required:<ul><li>General knowledge of x-ray equipment, including portables</li><li>IDNS registry eligible CPR certified</li></ul> Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:<ul><li>Able to adjust to flexible hours - Able to lift, push, pull 50 lbs. with assistance - Ability to communicate effectively This position can recognize needs and behaviors of all age groups. Evidence of this can be shown by recognizing levels of development and modifying approach and exhibiting communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses.</li><li>If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. 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.</li></ul> Addendum: ADDENDUM TO JOB DESCRIPTIONS RELATED TO PATIENT SAFETY Report patient safety events and near misses in timely fashion Adhere to all behavioral and procedural patient safety practices Promote culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm Communicate openly and promote team work Report intimidating behavior and other threats to patient safety promptly 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.

Advocate South Suburban Hospital Hazel Crest IL Illinois Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R152776. Posted job title: Radiologic Technologist

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