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Passion for Advocacy: Demonstrated experience in long-term services and support, public policy advocacy, and a strong commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of older persons and individuals with disabilities. Facility Visits: You'll routinely visit all long-term care facilities within our service area, establishing meaningful connections with residents and staff to advocate for enhanced care.

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Ombudsman Assistant - Advocate for Long-Term Care ResidentsAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of elderly residents in assisted living and long-term care facilities? Are you a skilled advocate who can champion the rights and well-being of our valued elders? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join our team as a part-time Ombudsman Assistant.As a part-time Ombudsman Assistant, you will be a resident advocate, working directly with residents in long-term care facilities to improve their quality of life and the care they receive. Your role will be crucial in safeguarding their civil and human rights, ensuring they have a voice and are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.What You'll Be Doing:<ul><li>Investigating Complaints: Receive and objectively investigate complaints concerning residents in long-term care facilities, taking proactive steps to resolve issues and improve their living conditions.</li><li>Facility Visits: You'll routinely visit all long-term care facilities within our service area, establishing meaningful connections with residents and staff to advocate for enhanced care.</li><li>Community Education: Actively contribute to community education efforts, providing valuable insights into resident rights, current regulations, and long-term care issues. You'll also conduct staff training to promote improved quality of care.</li><li>Volunteer Program: You will have the opportunity to work with the local ombudsman in overseeing and implementing the Volunteer Ombudsman program, engaging passionate volunteers who share our vision.</li><li>Policy Advocacy: Under the guidance of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, you will identify areas for improvement in public policy, regulations, and laws to enhance the lives of long-term care residents.</li></ul>Qualifications We Seek:<ul><li>Education and Experience: A bachelor's degree or equivalent, along with at least one year's employment experience in social work, nursing, public health, geriatrics, administration, or a related field working with the elderly.</li><li>Passion for Advocacy: Demonstrated experience in long-term services and support, public policy advocacy, and a strong commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of older persons and individuals with disabilities.</li><li>Leadership and Problem-Solving Skills: We need someone who can take the initiative, lead community education efforts, and skillfully negotiate to achieve positive outcomes.</li><li>Knowledge: An understanding of long-term care issues and resources will be essential for this role.</li><li>Complete Idaho's Ombudsman Certification Course prior to participating in Ombudsman activities</li></ul>Why Work with Us:Join a team of dedicated individuals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of our elderly residents. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values your expertise and offers opportunities for professional growth.Compensation:<ul><li>Wage $19 to $20.85, depending on experience.</li><li>403B Retirement Plan, with employer match of 6%</li><li>Paid Time Off, including Sick Leave, Vacation, and Paid Holidays</li></ul>Join Us Today!If you are ready to embark on a rewarding journey as an Ombudsman Assistant, where your efforts will directly impact the well-being of long-term care residents, we want to hear from you! To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and passion for advocacy.Join us as we work tirelessly to protect the rights and dignity of our beloved elders. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in their lives. Apply today and be a part of something truly extraordinary!    Background & Drug Screen Disclaimer: Must be able to pass an Intellicorp SSN Verification/Criminal History Search and Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Enhanced Background Check. We also conduct pre-employment drug testing. Any job offer will be based on the results of background check and drug testing.EICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership, Inc.

Ombudsman Assistant (part-time), Long-Term Care Advocate

Assisted Living

Background Investigation

Geriatrics

Health Department

Lead Generation

Leadership

Long-Term Care

Negotiation Skills

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Policy Development

Problem Solving Skills

Public Health

Public Policy

Regulations

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As a highly-skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit you will provide the best possible preventative, supportive, and nursing care to each patient receiving care for acute medical/surgical care of diseases and conditions. As a RN Progressive Care Unit, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives.

Hourly Wage Estimate: $29.50 - $44.25 / hour Learn more about the <a href="https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards" rel="nofollow">benefits offered</a> for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.As a RN Progressive Care Unit, your  voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.<h5>Job Summary and Qualifications</h5><h6>As a highly-skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit you will provide the best possible preventative, supportive, and nursing care to each patient receiving care for acute medical/surgical care of diseases and conditions. Our team supports each other like family and we are looking for someone who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. In this role you will:<ul><li>Provide assessment and planning for individualized patient care.</li><li>Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.</li><li>Provide care for the patient in collaboration with the patient/family, and with regard to developmental, cultural and age specific differences.</li><li>Develop and implement patient care plans to include problems, goals, evaluations, and interventions.</li><li>Communicate effectively with physicians regarding patient’s clinical condition and results of diagnostic studies.</li><li>Perform nursing duties as needed in the continuum of care for all patients.</li><li>Participate in process improvement efforts and activities for the department.</li><li>Work collaboratively with Social Service and Pastoral Care to support and provide families emotional and end of life resources such as Hospice to facilitate a dignified end. </li></ul>What qualifications you will need:</h6><h5><ul><li>Current State of Idaho Registered Nurse License.</li><li>American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification within 7 days of employment start date (provided in orientation)</li><li>Associate’s Degree in Nursing required. BSN is preferred.</li><li>American Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Life Support Course (ALS or ACLS) and Certification within 90 days of employment start date.</li><li>Previous critical Care experience strongly preferred. </li><li>One or more years higher acuity RN experience required</li></ul>Benefits</h5>Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:<ul><li>Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services</li><li>Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services</li><li>Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence</li><li>Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling</li><li>Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing</li><li>Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts</li></ul><a class="neu-link has-tooltip" href="https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about Employee Benefits</a>Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.<blockquote class="neu-text--h4 neu-text--heavy neu-text--hca-orange neu-text--align-center neu-padding--20"></blockquote>"Nurses play a pivotal role and are the backbone of healthcare delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing."Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BCSenior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare<a href="https://eirmc.com/" rel="nofollow">Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center </a>(EIRMC) is a full-service hospital with 318+ patient beds. Our hospital is the largest medical facility in the region. We serve southeast Idaho, western Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park, and parts of Montana. Our facility has an ER, a Level II Trauma Center, a Level 1 ICU (one of two in Idaho), and the only Burn Center in the state of Idaho. We have the region’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for critically ill children. Our 74-bed Behavioral Health Center offers inpatient and outpatient mental health care for adolescents and adults.We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country – offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and EIRMC are all about caring for people. This care extends to patients, families, and colleagues.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our RN Progressive Care Unit opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today!<cite>We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</cite>

At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation's first hospital companies. Today, we are the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 165 hospitals and 115 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England and employing approximately 204,000 people. Approximately four to five percent of all inpatient care delivered in the country today is provided by HCA facilities. Richard M. Bracken serves as Chairman of HCA and R. Milton Johnson is the company's President and Chief Executive Officer. HCA is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Building on the foundation provided by our Mission & Values, HCA puts patients first and works to constantly improve the care we give them by implementing measures that support our caregivers, help ensure patient safety and provide the highest possible quality. Investing in our communities is important to us. HCA typically invests about $1.5 billion annually to keep our facilities modern and up-to-date technologically and to expand and add services where needed. Focusing primarily on communities where the company is a leading healthcare provider, HCA selectively adds new facilities in order to better serve our communities. And because two HCA founders were physicians, we value highly the strong relationships we've created with local physicians. We endeavor to provide them with a wide array of services and modern facilities in order to help them deliver the best possible care.

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