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PRN/On-Call Home Health After Hours Visit Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
Office Location:
Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com
Responsibilities:
The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
Qualifications/Skillsets:
Sheena Saijo
Signature Healthcare at Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
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PRN/On-Call Home Health After Hours Visit Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
Office Location:
Signature Healthcare at Home
459 Stuart Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98226
This is not a remote position, field one on one in person patient care as needed
Paid four hour minimum to be on call per day, $40.00 per hour for LPN and $50.00 per hour for RN
On call work from 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
On call work all day 24 hours per Saturday and Sunday
Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com
Responsibilities:
Under the Supervision of a Registered Nurse, the on-call LPN triages after-hours and weekend patient needs by phone and makes patient visits as needed. The nurse organizes Home Health nursing care and is experienced in nursing with emphasis on education and communication. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities as necessary.
The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
- Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act.
- Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
- Evaluates need for and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and individualized plan of care.
- Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
- Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
- Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
- Completes mandatory education requirements annually to maintain competence.
- Attends required staff meetings and patient care coordination activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse or Clinical Manager.
- Reports significant changes in patient condition to the patient’s RN Case Manager.
- Meets productivity expectations.
- May be required to work outside of designated geographical area based on census fluctuations and current staffing.
- Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
- Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities or other committees as assigned.
- May be required to visit patients in homes that are not clean, or in poor repair, have poor ventilation, are infested with insects or rodents, and secondhand smoke.
- Driving conditions may be difficult related to weather and/ or traffic.
- Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all applicable laws, rules, and standards.
Qualifications/Skillsets:
- Degree in nursing (LPN) from an accredited school
- Current unencumbered LPN license in office location state
- Current CPR certification
- Ability to supervisor Home Health CNA/HHA
- Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
- Able to perform the Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Possess basic computer skills and knowledge of office technology – e.g. email and internet services, facsimile machines, telecommunication devices, etc.
Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com or Contact:
Sheena Saijo
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cell: 503-200-7090
Fax: 866-859-5350
Email: sheena.saijo@sighch.com
Signature Healthcare at Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
