Daily, provides ongoing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) care for entire hospital inpatient census, through screening, prioritizing, assessing, and recommending interventions. Adapts daily workflow to accommodate fluctuations in patient load due to daily census variations, consults, acuity, staffing challenges. Develops and implements a plan of care for patients based on a

Performs and maintains competency in electroencephalograms, portable inpatient EEG's, ambulatory EEG monitoring, EEG monitoring during intracarotid Sodium Amytal procedures (WADAS), Epilepsy Monitoring Units (EMUs) and Evoke Potentials by applying suitable electrodes on predetermined positions on the patient's head, checking the performance of the electrodes, calibrating

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

Provides basic, quality patient focused care in clinical setting under daily direction and supervision of Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with the standards of practice within guidelines of corresponding state regulations. Performs delegated tasks in patient care setting that supports environment of patient care and assures patients and family are treated in a holisti

SPEECH THERAPIST REGISTRY HOME HEALTH LOCATION CHICAGO NORTH HOURS DAYS Position Highlights 1. Therapists working with Advocate at Home enjoy having their own enterprise with a backing of a reputable stable and values driven organization.2. As part of a dynamic clinical team within Advocate`s vast integrated health care organization home health offers the therapist the op

Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic patients illness and diseases.. Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations and assesses and determines differential diagnosis. Prescribes medication, therapy and treatments accordingly. Interprets and evaluates patient data for the purpose of determining management and treatment of patien

Provides for a clean, safe and efficient area conducive to optimal patient care. Utilizes aseptic surgical techniques in the preparation of materials, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures (e.g., assistance with gowning and gloving; preparation and draping of the surgical area; provision of a sterile field, instruments, suture and related materials; anticipation

The Home Health division of Advocate Health Care is the largest home health and hospice services in Illinois and the RN will provide home care services to the homebound population and establish strong relationships with patients and caregivers in order to assist the patient in reaching their maximum potential. Advocate Home Health Services helps patients return home to co

Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated. Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other

Responsible for all principal accountabilities of a Speech Language Pathologist I Participation in educational / mentoring activities with Speech Language Pathology students, medical students, peers, Hospital staff and / or the community. Participation in Rehab Services growth and operations. Responsible for staying abreast of clinical and operational developments. Assume

Assembles patient and mobile meal trays/meals in accordance with approved diet guidelines and portions while adhering to productivity standards. Loads and transports food carts. Delivers patient meal trays to patient rooms in accordance with established procedures. May provide initial service to visitors in the cafeteria by serving food and maintaining the cleanliness of

Coordinates tests and treatments with and between various departments for patients on nursing units. Maintains working knowledge of functions and services offered by all diagnostic and treatment departments to facilitate the scheduling of tests and treatments. Facilitates communications required to support patient care including multiple line telephone, unit/site paging a

Uses Respiratory therapy processes to support assessment of patient utilizing a variety of skills such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and correlates blood gases and electrolytes. Can identify and address the special needs of patient population specific to department services. Operates specialized ventilators in critical

Assists the physicians and registered nurses in providing technical care of the patients by performing phlebotomy, transporting patients to other departments, placing patient on cardiac and vital sign monitors, performs wound care, inserts Foley catheters, and obtains lab specimens. May perform IV starts if allowed by state regulations. Documents information/procedures an

Ensures a secure and safe environment by maintaining a continued awareness of safety hazards and observation of the patient. 4)Never leaves assigned patient unattended, ensures that patient is continuously monitored before leaving room, i..e, breaks, end of shift, to accompany patient on transport. 1)Follows established policies and procedures for precautions, i.e., suici