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If YOU are a compassionate, well-organized Home Health or Hospice RN who takes pride in work well done and desires career satisfaction, join Symbii Home Health and Hospice today! Our agency is growing rapidly and we invite you to join a Team of people who are committed to a core objective of delivering life changing service to our patients!
At Symbii Home Health and Hospice we believe that caring for the elderly or frail is the noblest of professions. Our team is trained and motivated to deliver superior clinical outcomes and high patient and family satisfaction. It is through our team’s dedication to deliver life changing service that we become the “provider of choice” in the community that we serve. A career with Symbii Home Health and Hospice requires a commitment to making work fun and celebrating successes; delivering and holding each other to the highest standards of care and professionalism; continual learning; treating others as people whose interest matter as much as our own; being innovative while using good judgment. One other thing about our work culture; we know that in order for our patients to receive the care they deserve, we need to put our employees first.
We are committed to providing a competitive Total Rewards Package that meets our employees needs.
From a choice of medical, dental and vision plans to retirement savings opportunities through a 401(k), company match and various other features, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. We believe in great work and we celebrate our employees' efforts and accomplishments both locally and companywide, recognizing people daily through our Moments of Truth Program. In addition to recognition we believe in supporting our employees' professional growth and development. We provide employees a wide range of free e-courses through our Learning Management System as well as training sessions and seminars. For more information on 2023 benefit programs, please go to www.ensignbenefits.com
If you believe that you are a fit for our team and also have the experience and credentials that we are looking for please review the job posting, complete the online application and let’s talk!
The registered nurse plans, organizes, and directs Home Health care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.
I. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
1. Develops and initiates the plan of care and assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s);
2. Initiates proper preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures and provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care;
3. Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling;
4. Provides patient and caregiver education;
5. Prepares clinical notes;
6. Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care.
Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
Communication
1. Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days.
2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.
3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
Additional Duties
1. Participating in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.
2. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
3. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
4. Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks.
5. Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)/ Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and/or Home Health Aids (HHAs)/Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), as directed.
I. JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
1. Must have graduated from an approved school of nursing and be licensed in the state where practicing.
2. Minimum of two years of experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred.
3. Maintains a current CPR certification.
4. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
5. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
6. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
7. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
8. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides.
9. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
