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Registered Nurse (NE) | Lake Havasu City, AZ

Pennant Services

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Case Management, Communication Skills, Community Health, Customer Relations, Dental Insurance, Discharge Plans, Driver's License, Establish Priorities, Family Planning, Health Education, Health Insurance, Health Plan, Healthcare, Home Care, Hospice Care, Life Insurance, Medication Administration, National League for Nursing (NLN), Needs Assessment, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Nursing Home, On Call, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Prescription Drugs, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Public Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Rehabilitation Nursing, Reimbursement, Set Goals, Treatment Plan, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
POSTED
23 days ago
Come join us! River Valley proudly offers the best home health and hospice services and is an independently operated and locally run agency, serving our many communities since 2015. With a focus on client and community-centered services, our team of compassionate professionals are committed to providing personalized care and life-changing services for all those in need!

Benefits at River Valley:
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Employee discount

JOB SUMMARY

Weekend 's Part-time position!

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience as a member of the Home Health and Hospice team. 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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care
  • 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).
  • Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
  • Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
  • 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.
  • Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
  • Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
  • Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
  • Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care. Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
  • Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor or designee and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
  • Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days.
  • 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.

    Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.

Additional Duties

  • Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
  • Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available. Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
  • Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
  • Minimum of two years of experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred.
  • Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
  • Maintains a current CPR certification.
  • Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
  • Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
  • Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
  • Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides.
  • 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.

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

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