Registered Nurse

Deercreekseniorliving; Price (UT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. and Symbii Home Health seek a Registered Nurse to plan, coordinate and deliver in-home nursing services in Price, Utah.

The role emphasizes community health education, care plan development with patients and families, on-call coverage, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Part-time position with independence in home settings; requires Utah RN license and CPR.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Utah.
• Minimum two years of nursing experience; home health preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work independently in patients' homes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Coordinate with physicians and caregivers.
• Provide in-home nursing care and education.
• Participate in on-call coverage.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes.

Skills

CPR certified

Driving required

Patient care

Communication skills

Home health experience

Education

RN license

Nursing degree

Tools

EHR software

Job description

## Registered NurseApplylocations: Price, Utahtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: JR63455**JOB SUMMARY**The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs/coordinates 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.**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES****Patient Care**Develops and initiates the plan of care and assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s);Initiates proper preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures and provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care;Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling;Provides patient and caregiver education;Prepares clinical notes;Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care.Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.**Communication**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**Participating in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.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.Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)/ Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and/or Home Health Aids (HHAs)/Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), as directed.The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.**JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)**Must have graduated from an approved school of nursing and be licensed in the state where practicing.Minimum of two years of experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred.Maintains a current CPR certification.The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.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.**ACKNOWLEDGEMENT**I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements and notices set forth therein. I hereby accept the position and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the Company’s established policies and procedures. I agree to request guidance from my Supervisor in the event that I am unsure of how to interpret any policy.I further understand that my employment is at-will and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at-will either by the Company or myself, and that such termination can be made with or without notice.This position consistently supports and promotes compliance with the Code of Conduct by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the agency, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and all policies and procedures.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.Symbii Home Health provides professional, home-based medical care for patients needing rehabilitation and expert care following surgery, a hospital stay or other illness. For individuals and their caregivers who are facing chronic health conditions, the experienced team at Symbii can help patients achieve their health care goals and promote healing while remaining in the comfort of their home. Symbii Home Health works with each patient’s primary care provider to develop a care plan which will meet their individual needs.We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.