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SalaryWhen you join Symbii Home Health and Hospice, you become part of a team who is embracing a leading post-acute care model. You will be able to work in an environment where you are providing measurable outcomes that physicians, patients and their families care about and must achieve to meet their goals for staying safely at home. When we say patient-focused care, we have a care model that backs up that claim.
People are called to Symbii for many reasons, and those same feelings cause many of them to believe more deeply in their ability to deliver better outcomes and grow their skills as dedicated professionals.
It’s not ordinary here. It’s extraordinary.
Want to make a extra money?!?!
The Registered Nurse plans, organizes and directs home 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.
1. Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
2. Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
3. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
4. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
5. Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
6. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.
7. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
8. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
9. Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
10. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
Communication
1. Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 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. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
2. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
3. Instructs, supervises and evaluates Home Health aide care provided every two (2) weeks.
Qualifications
1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
2. Current licensure in state and CPR certification.
3. One (1) year of Home Health care experience preferred.
4. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising Home Health aides.
5. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
6. 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.
7. Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.
Symbii Home Health & Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Travel reimbursement
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
