Healthcare Advocate Registered Nurse

Welcome to Deaconess Health System! We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Healthcare Advocate Registered Nurse to join our team. As a Healthcare Advocate RN, you will play a crucial role in advocating for our patients and ensuring they receive the highest quality of care. We are looking for a compassionate individual with excellent communication and critical thinking skills to join our team. If you are a motivated and patient-centered individual with a desire to make a positive impact in the healthcare industry, we encourage you to apply.

1. Serve as the primary advocate for patients, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed and met throughout their healthcare journey.
2. Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare team members to gather information, address concerns, and coordinate care.
3. Utilize critical thinking skills to assess and analyze patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
4. Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure patients receive the highest quality of care and treatment.
5. Educate patients and their families on healthcare options, procedures, and resources available to them.
6. Serve as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers to facilitate effective communication and understanding.
7. Monitor and evaluate patient progress, identifying and addressing any barriers to care.
8. Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient interactions, care plans, and progress.
9. Follow all ethical and legal guidelines in patient advocacy and healthcare delivery.
10. Continuously evaluate and improve patient advocacy processes and procedures.
11. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and provide input on patient care and advocacy.
12. Maintain a compassionate and patient-centered approach in all interactions with patients and their families.
13. Stay up-to-date on healthcare industry trends, regulations, and advancements to provide the best possible care and advocacy for patients.
14. Act as a positive representative of the Deaconess Health System, promoting its values and mission in all interactions.
15. Participate in ongoing training and development to enhance knowledge and skills related to patient advocacy.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Healthcare Advocate Registered Nurse in Evansville, IN, USA is between $47,000 and $65,000 per year. This may vary depending on the specific employer, years of experience, and level of education. Some factors that can also affect salary include job duties, geographic location, and additional certifications or specializations.

Deaconess was founded in 1892 by a group of Protestant ministers and laymen who felt called to care for the sick. More than 130 years later, Deaconess Health System continues to provide high-quality health care with a compassionate spirit, just as our founders envisioned. Deaconess Health System is the premier provider of health care services to 35 counties in three states (IN, IL, and KY). The system consists of eleven hospitals located in southern Indiana: Deaconess Midtown Hospital, Deaconess Gateway Hospital, The Women’s Hospital, The Heart Hospital, The Orthopedic and Neuroscience Hospital, Deaconess Cross Pointe, Deaconess Gibson Hospital, Deaconess Henderson Hospital, Deaconess Union County Hospital, Encompass Health Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital, and the Linda E. White Hospice House.