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The VNA of Fox Valley offers excellent benefits and competitive salaries to full-time and part-time employees. If you are interested in any of our available positions, you can reply in one of three ways. Make sure to specify the position(s) in which you are interested:
- Submit your resume to: hr@vnafoxvalley.com or
- Fax your resume to: 630.978.2709 or
- Mail your resume to:
Human Resources
VNA of Fox Valley
400 North Highland Avenue
Aurora, IL 60506
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VNA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The following positions are available as of 08/26/2010
VNA Job Hotline - ext. 8130 or directly at 630-482-8130!
Click on any these positions to learn more:
PHYSICIAN - OB/GYN: AURORA & ELGIN
- FULL-TIME HEALTH CENTER
Aurora Clinic Hours - M-Th:
8:00am – 8:00pm, F&Sat: 8:00am - 4:00pm
(Evening & Weekend Rotation). Must be available to work every other
Saturday.
Elgin Clinic Hours – M-Tu : 8:00am – 8:00pm, W-Sat 8:00am -
4:00pm
Clinic ending times indicate the latest a patient can check in,
therefore scheduled work hours could go longer.
Qualifications:
Education Board Certified Physician in Obstetrics preferred. Licensed
in Illinois required.
Knowledge/Skills: Must have the knowledge, skills and ability to
provide care to obstetrical patients. Must be able to be on rotation
for hospital rounds and take call.
Type/Years Experience: 1-2 years experience as an Obstetrician preferred.
Job Summary: Provides primary care at our Federally Qualified
Health Center. Provide comprehensive medical evaluation and management
of clients. Work with other providers focused on family practice
and pediatrics.
PHYSICIAN – INTERNAL MEDICINE/GERIATRICIAN: AURORA - FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
HEALTH CENTER
Aurora Clinic Hours - M-Th: 8:00am – 8:00pm, F&Sat: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Clinic ending times indicate the latest a patient can check in,
therefore scheduled work hours could go longer.
Qualifications: Education Board Certified in Internal Medicine
and Licensed in Illinois required. Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ)
in geriatric medicine preferred.
Knowledge/Skills: Must have the knowledge, skills and ability
to provide care to Geriatric patients.
Job Summary: Internal Medicine or Geriatrician to work 2-3 days/week
over 65 age group population and 2-3 days/week with other adults
at our Federally Qualified Health Centers. Over time this position
may shift exclusively to the over 65 group. Will consult with the
VNA HouseCalls program and may be called upon to occasionally visit patients
in their homes. May require collaborative agreement(s) with NPs as part
of our HouseCalls and/or clinic work. Will be involved in our Health Care
Home (Care Plus) project, providing primary care to older adults and working
with the Nurse Care Managers in this project. This person should have
an interest in the over 65 population and preferably some significant
work experience with this population. Provide comprehensive medical evaluation
and management of clients. Work with other physicians focused on obstetrics,
gynecology and pediatrics, as well as our nurse practitioners.
PHYSICIAN - PSYCHIATRIST: AURORA & ELGIN
- FULL-TIME HEALTH CENTER
Aurora Clinic Hours - M-Th: 8:00am – 8:00pm, F&Sat: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Elgin Clinic Hours – M-Tu : 8:00am – 8:00pm, W-Sat 8:00am -
4:00pm
(Evening & Weekend Rotation)
Clinic ending times indicate the latest a patient can check in,
therefore scheduled work hours could go longer.
Qualifications: Education Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic
Medicine degree with a valid license to practice psychiatry in the State
of Illinois. Board certification or board eligibility in the field of
psychiatry.
Knowledge/Skills: Possess specific knowledge of behavioral
medicine healthcare. Healthcare clinic setting a plus. Excellent interpersonal
skills to receive and convene with patients, families, staff
and other physicians possessing or describing a variety of concerns.
Demonstrate in all duties and responsibilities a warm, humane,
compassionate attitude toward patients, their families, visitors, customers,
and employees of VNA.
Type/Years Experience: Minimum of five years of experience
practicing medicine. Two to three years of delivering medical leadership
preferred.
Job Summary: Evaluates patients for mental, emotional
or behavioral disorders. Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent,
and determines the appropriate course of treatment for the patient.
Prescribes medication when necessary. Requires a degree in medicine
from an accredited school and is licensed to practice.
PHYSICIAN - PEDIATRICIAN: AURORA - FULL-TIME HEALTH CENTER
Aurora Clinic Hours - M-Th: 8:00am – 8:00pm, F&Sat: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Clinic ending times indicate the latest a patient can check in,
therefore scheduled work hours could go longer.
Qualifications: Education Board Certified Physician
in Pediatrics preferred. Licensed in Illinois required.
Knowledge/Skills: Must have the knowledge, skills
and ability to provide care to pediatric patients. Must be able to
be on rotation for hospital rounds and take call.
Type/Years Experience: 1-2 years experience preferred
as a Pediatrician.
Job Summary: Provides primary care at our Federally
Qualified Health Centers. Provide comprehensive medical evaluation
and management of clients. Work with other physicians focused
on family practice, obstetrics, and gynecology, as well as our nurse
practitioners.
NURSE PRACTITIONER – BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: AURORA - FULL-TIME HEALTH
CENTER
Aurora Clinic Hours - M-Th: 8:00am – 8:00pm, F&Sat: 8:00am - 4:00pm
(Evening & Weekend Rotation). Must be available to work every other
Saturday. Minimum 2 Saturdays per month and 2 evenings per week.
Clinic ending times indicate the latest a patient can check in,
therefore scheduled work hours could go longer.
Qualifications: Education Graduate of accredited advanced
practice program with certification as Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner,
Illinois advanced practice license and DEA Registration required.
Knowledge/Skills: RN/NP skills necessary to perform
physical exams. Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.
Type/Years Experience: Greater than 1 year behavioral
health experience for men, women and children.
Job Summary: Under collaborative agreement with a VNA
Health Center physician, provides comprehensive medical evaluation, education
and management for clients throughout the life cycle that present
for behavioral health services at the VNA Health Center clinic sites
(on and off site clinics).
NURSE PRACTITIONER – FAMILY PRACTICE: AURORA - FULL-TIME HEALTH CENTER
Aurora Clinic Hours - M-Th: 8:00am – 8:00pm, F&Sat: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Will work four days a week M-Th from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Clinic ending
times indicate the latest a patient can check in, therefore scheduled
work hours could go longer.
Qualifications: Education Graduate of accredited advanced
practice program with certification as Family Nurse Practitioner, Illinois
advanced practice license and DEA Registration required.
Knowledge/Skills: RN/NP skills necessary to perform
physical exams. Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.
Type/Years Experience: Greater than 1 year primary care
experience for men, women and children.
Job Summary: Under collaborative agreement with a VNA
Health Center physician, provides comprehensive medical evaluation, education
and management for clients throughout the life cycle that present
for routine preventive, acute and chronic disease health services at
the VNA Health Center clinic sites (on and off site clinics).
NURSE PRACTITIONER – OB/GYN: AURORA - FULL-TIME/PART-TIME HEALTH
CENTER
Aurora Clinic Hours - M-Th: 8:00am – 8:00pm, F&Sat: 8:00am - 4:00pm
(Evening & Weekend Rotation). Must be available to work every other
Saturday. Minimum 2 Saturdays per month and 2 evenings per week.
Clinic ending times indicate the latest a patient can check in,
therefore scheduled work hours could go longer.
Qualifications: Education Graduate of accredited advanced
practice program with certification as Family Nurse Practitioner, Illinois
advanced practice license and DEA Registration required.
Knowledge/Skills: RN/NP skills necessary to perform
physical exams. Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.
Type/Years Experience: Greater than 1 year primary care
experience for men, women and children.
Job Summary: Under collaborative agreement with a VNA
Health Center physician, provides comprehensive medical evaluation, education
and management for clients throughout the life cycle that present
for routine preventive, acute and chronic disease health services
at the VNA Health Center clinic sites (on and off site clinics).
NURSE PRACTITIONER – PEDIATRICS: AURORA -
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME HEALTH CENTER
Aurora Clinic Hours - M-Th: 8:00am – 8:00pm, F&Sat: 8:00am - 4:00pm
(Evening & Weekend Rotation). Must be available to work every other
Saturday. Minimum 2 Saturdays per month and 2 evenings per week.
Clinic ending times indicate the latest a patient can check in,
therefore scheduled work hours could go longer.
Qualifications: Education Graduate of accredited advanced
practice program with certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Illinois
advanced practice license and DEA Registration required.
Knowledge/Skills: RN/NP skills necessary to perform physical
exams. Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.
Type/Years Experience: Greater than 1 year pediatric experience
preferred.
Job Summary: Under collaborative agreement with a VNA Health
Center physician, provides comprehensive medical evaluation, education and
management for clients throughout the life cycle that present for routine
preventive, acute and chronic disease health services at the VNA Health
Center clinic sites (on and off site clinics).
REGISTERED NURSE TEAM LEADER FAMILY PRACTICE: AURORA – FULL-TIME
HEALTH CENTER
Aurora Clinic Hours - M-Th: 8:00am – 8:00pm, F&Sat: 8:00am - 4:00pm
(Evening & Weekend Rotation). Must be available to work every other
Saturday.
Clinic ending times indicate the latest a patient can check in,
therefore scheduled work hours could go longer.
Qualifications: Education Registered Nurse in the State
of Illinois required. Bachelor’s
degree in nursing preferred.
Knowledge/Skills: Ability to function as an integral part
of the management team. Superior communication and public speaking skills
required.
Type/Years Experience: Two years of nursing experience
required. Supervisory experience preferred.
Job Summary: The Team Leader Nurse facilitates the implementation
of the VNA Health Center (VNAHC) primary health care program through
the coordination of services, policy and protocol implementation
and compliance, activities and grant requirements with the support
and assistance of other management and staff focused on VNAHC services.
The Team Leader Nurse is responsible for supervision and training
of VNA HC staff including nurses, CNAs, phlebotomists and other staff to
ensure efficient clinic flow and effective nursing care. A Team Leader Nurse
is available during all clinic service hours.
REGISTERED NURSE CARE MANAGER: AURORA – FULL-TIME HEALTH CARE HOME
Hours –M-F 8:00am – 4:30pm Occasional weekend and evening on-call
responsibilities.
Qualifications: Education Nurse registered
to practice in the State of Illinois, BSN preferred.
Knowledge/Skills: High degree of sensitivity to
the needs of patients and families and the ability to establish constructive
working relationships with them. Current driver's license in the
State of Illinois and car insurance. Owns and operates a car. Maintains
current CPR certification.
Type/Years Experience: Two or more years of nursing
experience, Home Health experience required.
Job Summary: The VNA Registered Nurse Care Manager
for Health Care Home will provide overall coordination of healthcare
services for a caseload of approximately 300 patients.
REGISTERED NURSE: PART-TIME HOSPICE
Hours – Tues, Thurs, Friday: 8am to 4:30pm with on call and weekend
rotations for Part-time.
Qualifications: Education Registered Nurse in the State
of Illinois required. Bachelor’s
degree in nursing preferred.
Knowledge/Skills: High degree of sensitivity
to the rehabilitation needs of patients and their families and
the ability to establish constructive working relationships with
them. Current driver's license in the State of Illinois and car
insurance. Owns and operates a car.
Type/Years Experience: Two or more years of generalized
nursing experience, preferably with Community Health experience
and/or oncology nursing experience.
Job Summary: A Hospice Staff Nurse is a registered
nurse who is responsible for providing direct nursing care to
Hospice and Palliative Care patients. The staff nurse works with
and coordinates the care of the other team members and family
members. Together the team carries out quality, comprehensive
care under the supervision of the RN. The RN makes referrals to
community resources as needed
REGISTERED NURSE: AURORA – PRN HOME HEALTH
Hours – PRN Varies as needed. Full-time M-F, rotate weekends, holidays
and on-call.
Qualifications: Education Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Knowledge/Skills: Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
Comprehensive knowledge and skill in current nursing practice;
concept of multidisciplinary team approach to nursing care;
knowledge of professional limitation and scope of practice
within the Illinois Nursing Act.
Type/Years Experience: Registered Nurse in the
State of Illinois required. Two years of nursing experience required,
preferably with Community Health experience. Senior Care experience
is highly preferred.
Job Summary: A Home Health Staff Nurse is a
registered professional nurse who is responsible for providing
direct nursing care to patients in the home. The staff nurse
works with and assigns responsibility to other nursing team members
and family members. Together, the team carries out quality, comprehensive
nursing care under the supervision of the RN. The staff nurse
also coordinates other professionals as well; PT, ST, OT, MSW.
The RN makes referrals to community resources as needed.
PHYSICAL THERAPIST/PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT: AURORA & ELGIN - FULL-TIME/PART-TIME/PRN
Work Hours: M-F: 8:00am–4:30pm and as needed/scheduled.
Qualifications: Education Physical Therapist
licensed in Illinois required.
Knowledge/Skills: Ability to provide physical
therapy rehabilitation services and tasks involving physical
activity, which includes heavy lifting and extensive bending
and standing. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally
and in writing.
Type/Years Experience: 1 + years Physical Therapist
experience required.
Job Summary: Provide rehabilitation services for those clients in need
of physical therapy under the direction of a physician.
CUSTODIAN/INVENTORY CLERK: AURORA – FULL-TIME HEALTH CENTER
Hours: M-F: Days
Qualifications: Education H.S. Diploma
Knowledge/Skills: Must have knowledge of methods,
materials and equipment used in custodial work. Safe work practices.
Ability to use a variety of custodial equipment, supplies and materials.
Flooring and cleaning techniques. Prior inventory experience a
plus.
Type/Years Experience: One year of experience
in janitorial/ custodial work a must. Prior inventory experience
a plus. Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
Job Summary: Will clean and care for facility
at Highland location during day-time hours. Will work with all
VNA departments, offsite and onsite, to routinely count inventory,
ensure target levels for usage are established, and orders are
submitted to the Purchasing Liaison to avoid supply shortages.
Rotates all inventory to avoid expired supplies. Works closely
with the Directors to monitor the dispensing of supplies. Travels
to offsite locations in order to perform inventory functions.
BI-LINGUAL DENTAL ASSISTANT: AURORA – PRN
DENTAL OFFICE
Hours - Varies as needed.
Dental Clinic Hours: Mon. Thurs. Fri. 8-430 Lunch 45min-1hr between
12 and 2 based upon patient scheduling.
Clinic ending times indicate the latest a patient can check in,
therefore scheduled work hours could go longer. PRN must be flexible
in work hours.
Qualifications: Education High school diploma
or equivalent. Completed course work and maintain certification
as a dental assistant at an accredited dental assistant program
or six months related experience and/or training.
Knowledge/Skills: - Computer skills and the
ability to effectively communicate with Dentist, staff and
patients a must.
Type/Years Experience: Bi-lingual English/Spanish
preferred. Prior chair side dental assistant experience. Experience
in a fast paced environment preferred.
Job Summary: Assists the dentist with patient
procedures and performs stocking, cleaning and sterilizing
procedures to support dental office. To assist Dentist during
examination and treatment of patients.
MEDICAL BILLER: AURORA – FULL-TIME – HEALTH CENTER
Aurora Clinic Hours - M-Th: 8:00am – 8:00pm, F&Sat: 8:00am - 4:00pm
(Evening & Weekend Rotation)
Clinic ending times indicate the latest a patient can check in,
therefore scheduled work hours could go longer.
Qualifications: Education High school graduate.
Knowledge/Skills: Ability to communicate effectively,
verbally and in writing. Bi-Lingual in Spanish is preferred. Ability to
conceptualize an organized and logical sequence of events. Experience
with Medicare and Medicaid preferred.
Type/Years Experience: Must have 1 year experience in
accounts receivable and collections in the medical field.
Job Summary: This is a staff position designed to provide
support needed by the Director’s position to fulfill the accounts receivable
function.
BI-LINGUAL CNA/PHLEBOTOMIST: AURORA - PART-TIME HOUSE CALLS – BATAVIA
APARTMENTS
Hours - M: 9:00am – 5:00pm,Th: 11:00am - 7:00pm, Sat: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Qualifications: Education Certificate of completion
from accepted training program as required by State Law. Registration
on the Dept. Nurse Aide Registry.
Knowledge/Skills: Ability to perform tasks
involving physical activity which includes heavy lifting and
extensive bending and standing. Bilingual in English/Spanish
strongly preferred. Strong computer skills required. Competencies
desired include finger sticks, use of a glucometer and hemocue,
urine dipstick testing, ability to use a manual blood pressure
cuff and a manual scale. Phlebotomy certification required.
Type/Years Experience: Minimum 1 year CNA
experience preferred.
Job Summary: A Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) performs specific
patient tasks assigned by a Registered Nurse (RN). Supportive
services of the CNA assist in meeting the personal care needs,
emotional comfort, and to assist the client toward independent
living in a safe environment. Under the direct supervision of
a Registered Nurse, performs specific assigned tasks in accordance
with the plan of treatment. Performs laboratory screening procedures
as a Phlebotomist.
QI & EDUCATION SPECIALIST: AURORA & ELGIN – FULL-TIME QI & EDUCATION
Aurora Clinic Hours - M-Th: 8:00am – 8:00pm, F&Sat: 8:00am - 4:00pm
(Evening & Weekend Rotation). Must be available to work every other
Saturday.
Elgin Clinic Hours – M-Tu : 8:00am – 8:00pm, W-Sat 8:00am -
4:00pm
Clinic ending times indicate the latest a patient can check in,
therefore scheduled work hours could go longer.
Qualifications: Education High school diploma
required, some college courses or college degree preferred.
Knowledge/Skills: Joint Commission experience preferred,
but not required. Familiarity with electronic records, excel, word, & allscripts.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills.
Type/Years Experience: Two years of health
care experience preferred.
Job Summary: Provide a variety of QI & Education support functions related
to the direction and organization of quality improvement and education needs.
Assists the QI & Education Director and Nurse in preparation for accreditation,
quality audit processes, record keeping, orientation and communication.
BI-LINGUAL REGISTRATION/EXIT: AURORA – FULL-TIME HEALTH CENTER
Aurora Clinic Hours - M-Th: 8:00am – 8:00pm, F&Sat: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Clinic ending times indicate the latest a patient can check in, therefore
scheduled work hours could go longer.
Qualifications: Education High school diploma or equivalent,
some office technology courses preferred.
Knowledge/Skills: Ability to alphabetize and add/subtract/multiply
and divide necessary. Bilingual in Spanish necessary.
Type/Years Experience: Minimum 1 year medical office experience.
Job Summary: Employee performs basic demographic and visit
screening procedures; clerical and record keeping duties to assist in well
functioning, customer focused clinics.
Internship Opportunities with VNA
VNA offers internships in fields such as Social Work, Health
Education, Health Promotion, Nursing, Nutrition, and Organizational
Development. We would consider internships in other departments
as requested. As we are not-for-profit, our internship programs
are not paid but do offer an opportunity to give back to your
community and earn credit for school. If you are interested in
an internship opportunity, please contact our QI/Educational
Coordinator at 630-978-2532. Or, you may mail a formal note from
your school with internship requirements and a letter of intent
to: VNA of Fox Valley, Attention: Quality Improvement & Education
Coordinator, 400 N. Highland Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506.
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