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SUMMARY
Primary functions are to perform skilled nursing visits including admissions and administer nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency; and assume the responsibility for coordination of care.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Skilled visits as assigned. Admit, Recert, SCIC, Post-hospital and Discharge visits as assigned Supervisory hospice visits to patients Preparing home health aide care plans Check charts for completeness and accuracy Attend staff meetings On-call rotation Other assigned duties
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Licensure: Current Texas State license as a Registered Nurse, current Texas Driver’s License
Experience: One year experience as nurse in a clinical care setting.
Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Knowledge of State and Federal regulations. Good interpersonal skills.
Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
One (1) year of experience in an acute setting that requires heart, lung and complete physical assessment; or
demonstrated ability of education in the same areas is preferred.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORK CONDITIONS
Works in patient’s home in various conditions and locations; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; Proof of current CPR, and Hepatitis consent/declination; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT
Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE
I understand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this is not an exclusive list of job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned; I understand the job function may be altered by management without notice; I understand that this job description in no way constitutes an employment agreement and that I am an at-will employee.
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.
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