Registered Nurse | Parker, AZ

Pennant; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Mileage reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

River Valley, part of The Pennant Group, Inc., is seeking a registered nurse for home health and hospice services in Lake Havasu City, AZ. This locally operated agency emphasizes client- and community-centered care delivered in patients' homes.

The RN will develop and coordinate care plans with an interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, supervise aides, and participate in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• 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 in public health or home care nursing is preferred.
• Maintains a current CPR certification.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and access to transportation.
• Self-directed with strong observation, problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and initiates the plan of care with ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative, and caregiver(s).
• Initiates proper preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures and provides services ordered by the physician as indicated.
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
• Provides patient and caregiver education.
• Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician as needed.
• Communicates with the physician and other health care practitioners about the current plan of care.
• Identifies discharge planning needs and implements prior to discharge.
• Supervises home health aides and coordinates care with the team.
• Participates in on-call duties and quality assessment/improvement programs.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Effective communication

Public health home care experience

Driver's license

Education

Graduate from approved school of nursing and licensed in the state

Job description

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

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Maintain patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm
• Must comply with all training requirements

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 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.

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.