Registered Nurse needed for long term health facility/home

Specialty: Long term health facility/nursing home

Pay: $42.00

This is a local assignment

Shift- Day 07:00 AM 8 Hours

Must have a one year experience being a nurse in a LTC/nursing home until recently.

MUST HAVE A LICENSE IN CA
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Send your resume to fycofficesolutions@gmail.com / or contact 479 308 8279. Text messages are welcome.

• Registered Nurses promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members. Registered Nurses also:
• Perform professional nursing care of patients. Care is provided based on patients' age and level of understanding.
• Nursing care which includes assessment, triage, treatment, and evaluation of patients. Care is initiated based on patients' condition at triage and risk factors based on age, health problems and social factors.
• Must have the ability to follow guidelines including doctors' orders, standards of care, nursing policies and procedures manuals, and hospital policies. 

• Weekly payroll
• An enriching and satisfying career prospect
• Supportive environment
• Competitive salary
• Continuing education and professional growth
• A work schedule that is right for you
• Networking opportunities
• Professional and courteous Staffing Specialists to assist you

Job Summary

FACILITY REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Our organization provides support to people with developmental disabilities. We believe that all people are entitled to self-determination and to live their lives with full dignity as self reliant and productive citizens. We are a client centered agency and oversee community based day services, supported living services and long term residential care.

Responsibilities and Duties

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the overall development and coordination of up to 9 residents’ medical plan of care. The individuals live in a residential home which is licensed as an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF/DD-H). The RN will need to navigate the public systems of medical care and funding.

DUTIES:

On-going:

• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team of service providers including physical therapists, behaviorists, social workers, and physicians.
• Work collaboratively with our residential team including the Director-QIDP/Administrator, House Manager and staff.
• Oversee the coordination of medical appointments including but not limited to yearly physical, labs, vision, hearing, and dental.
• Develop and review residents' medical plan of care and assessments.
• Observe staff for implementation of care plans.
• Review of documentation including communication book, Observation Reports, client records, and Medication Administration Records.
• Visual assessment of each resident at least weekly.
• Provide residential management and staff with feedback.
• Available for consultation for medical emergencies.
• Liaison to parents, family members, and client advocates on medical issues.
• Medication certification for new staff.
• Monitor first aid supplies.

Weekly :

• Bi weekly oversee weekly medication checks conducted by staff

Monthly:

• Prepare reports for and attend monthly Staff Training Meetings
• Monthly Progress Notes
• Monthly Drug Regime Review
• Liaison to pharmacy on a monthly basis
• Preparation of monthly notes for staff meetings
• Attendance at weekly residential management meeting.

Quarterly:

• Attend quarterly Human Rights Meeting
• Coordinate, prepare and attend Primary Care Provider 60-day visits
• Coordinate, prepare and attend Pharmacy quarterly visits
• Meet with dietician quarterly as work load permits

Yearly:

• Yearly in-service on detection of illness
• Yearly med file thinning
• Availability for yearly licensing visits

Qualifications and Skills

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS :

The registered nurse must be value driven, motivated, flexible, organized and accountable. The person must demonstrate the ability to be a team player, take responsibility for the decisions and work that is done, and be supportive of the mission, values, and philosophy of the agency.

QUALIFICATIONS

Hold a valid license as a registered nurse. Have a valid drivers license. Good written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy. Ability to work with a culturally diverse group of staff and to navigate public systems of medical care and funding.

HOURS:

The registered nurse works 24-36 hours a week (flexible) and on-call for emergencies (paid an additional 8 hours for this coverage).

SALARY:

We offer a competitive salary based on experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

ALIGNMENT HOME HEALTH in Southern California offers a special opportunity for a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner to hold the title of Director of Patient Care Services (DPCS) to contribute to this unique home health option for addiction treatment. 

• We are building our looking for an RN with Home Health survey experience to help us with an upcoming surgery in the next 3 months
• We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, socially minded team player

If you are committed to working with patients who want to improve their lives in recovery from addiction and you are interested in further developing your individual skills and expanding your knowledge base, we want to speak with you! Currently we are awaiting licensure with the state and the DPCS role is a vital position to achieve this goal. Furthermore, DPCS's will be visiting each patient and completing initial assessments per our company policy.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

In accordance with policies and standards established by the Governing Body, and under the direct supervision of the executive team, assists with the planning, coordination, leading, controlling and evaluation of home health services.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Responsible for development and coordination of policies and guidelines for home health services and related administrative systems.
• Liaison with executive team, Governing Board, and outside agencies and departments.
• Direct and supervise professional and auxiliary personnel who render client services, perform marketing duties and foster public relations for the organization, consult and plan with health care facilities regarding staffing needs, and communicate the concept of quality client care to the general community.
• Interpret service needs to the executive team and act as a client services administrative liaison.
• Participate with the executive team in the formulation of a business plan, i.e., strategic goals, resource allocation plan(s) and a yearly budget.
• Consult, plan and work with Administrator in policy formulation and programmatic development and implementation including assessing adequate and appropriate staffing.
• Coordinate with executive team to plan activities and to develop administrative policies and practices for the Agency.
• Consult with supervisors and staff, individually or in groups, regarding clients or special programs or service programs.
• Evaluate the program, services, and field personnel.
• Direct the implementation of service goals and objectives.
• Develop standards that ensure safe and effective services to clients and families.
• Establish job functions, qualifications and job descriptions for each service staff (direct and supervisory).
• Establish and maintain effective channels of communication.
• Keep program personnel up to date with state-of-the-art clinical information and practices staff development including orientation, in-service education and continuing education.
• Maintain policy and procedure manuals and updates procedures and job descriptions as policies and procedures change.
• Direct staff in performance of their duties.
• Oversee the implementation and evaluation of client care services inclusive of regulatory licensure and certification criteria and accreditation standards.
• Coordinate with other program areas and senior management as appropriate according to the organizational structure.
• Act as liaison with Staff Development for program areas.
• Assess appropriate staff supervision during all service hours.
• Collaborate in the development of an effective and efficient patient care documentation system including statistical compilation and analysis relative to cost and staff service delivery.
• Participate in selected orientation programs.
• Keep staff informed of agency developments, needs, etc., and encourage their participation in problem solving at the organization and community levels.
• Assist in the evaluation of community needs and plans programs and services to meet with identified needs.
• Submit formal written proposals to executive team for all new programs or services (with complete cost/benefit analysis).
• Assist in Agency evaluation activities.
• Participate in selective conferences and workshops to promote knowledge in community health trends, efficiency in job performance and overall professional growth.
• Participates] with other health, civic, education and professional groups as directed by the executive team.
• Serve on and periodically review policies relevant to client care with the Professional Advisory Committee.
• Assist in marketing the Agency and fostering community relations.
• Complete initial client assessments in the home on the first day of services provided.
• Consult with physicians in matters relating to client care services.
• Evaluate own job performance and utilization of resources in planning for professional growth.
• Participate in state and national organizations, meetings, seminars, workshops and activities relating to the health professions and health care services, when appropriate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY: PROMOTE STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Utilize capabilities of nursing and paraprofessional personnel in the development of orientation and staff training programs.
• Recognize leadership potential and offering opportunities for leadership training and development.
• Encourage and assist personnel to continue self-improvement through formal education, educational meetings and active participation in professional and related organizations.
• Assist with interviews and hires select home health care personnel.

It is important that the DPCS be able to:

• Remain available during all hours that services are offered.
• Demonstrate sufficient background knowledge and expertise in clinical decision-making for the client population of the agency to meet the needs of his or her clients, and to contribute to QAPI processes.

JOB CONDITIONS

• Position is stressful in terms of meeting deadlines.
• It requires minimal lifting of office records and printouts.
• It is primarily a desk job, which essentially involves sitting, standing stooping and walking, as well as an inordinate amount of telephone communication.
• Travel is required, by car to meet with patients within the Agency’s service area.
• Must be able to read 12 point and larger type.
• The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing in English is required.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

The job requires the ability to utilize a PC, calculator, multi-line telephone, and other related office equipment.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Has access to all patient medical records and patient financial accounts, personnel records and company financial records, which may be discussed with all management staff under strict guidelines of confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner licensed in CA with a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing or other health related field with three years of experience within the last five years in a home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, at least one year of which was in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
• A non - baccalaureate Registered Nurse with four years of experience within the last five years in a home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, at least one year of which was in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $90,000.00 to $100,000.00 /year

Experience:

• home health: 5 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Job Location:

• Thousand Oaks, CA (Preferred)

License or certification:

• Registered Nurse (RN) (Required)