Apply Job Type Full-time Description
- Full-time Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm with flexibility
- minimal on-call requirements
- travel throughout Yellowstone County
- on-the-job training
- 2000 sign-on bonus!!
SUMMARY : Works under the general supervision of the Clinical Team Leader of Home Health. Responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of quality home health care, assuring compliance with corporate standards and federal, state and local regulations. Demonstrates knowledge and support of the philosophy, purpose, goals and policies of Senior Independence and consistently complies with the Client Bill of Rights.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION : Nursing
Provides nursing care to patients in homes.Responsible for case management of patients.Responsible for the implementation of services to meet client needs. Follows current nursing professional standards of practice and agency approved protocols for home health.Provides ongoing assessment of clients, assuring an accurate evaluation of client needs. Identifies when clients need or quality for additional services and makes referral to appropriate SI manager or other community resource. Assesses client and caregiver needs, provides client and caregiver education.Maintains current and accurate client records through use of laptop computers and paper / chart documentation in accordance with corporate policies, federal, state, and local guidelines.Conducts wellness clinics as assigned.Supervises and monitors the performance and skills of Home Health Aides, and LPN’s.Collaborates with other disciplines and performs nursing activities within the plan of care.Maintains knowledge of requirements of regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, and third party payers.Completes home visits and on-call duties after normal business hours, on weekends, and holidays, and other positions temporarily, as needed or assigned.Performs other related duties that may become necessary.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION : Safety
Follows policy and procedures on TB testing.Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.Atends mandatory safety in-servicesESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION : Mission / Customer Service
Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service :Let the Mission be your guideMake eye contact and smileGreet & welcome each and every personSeek out personal contactProvide immediate service-listen & actUse appropriate body language at all timesBe gracious to each & every personESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION : Employee Responsibilities
Follows policy and procedures on TB testing.Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.Attends all mandatory in-servicesRequirements
REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum Requirements : Registered Nurse, currently holding an unencumbered license to practice in Montana; BSN preferred.
Current CPR certification (Basic Life Support).
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required :
Ability to understand verbal instructions.Basic computer literacy with experience in Windows-based programs preferred.Must possess strong oral and verbal communication skills, leadership ability, emotional stability, flexibility, and high professional standards of care.Must possess a valid state driver’s license.PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.Some driving required.Must be able to lift, push, pull and move medical supplies, etc. 25-50 lbs.WORKING CONDITIONS :
Work involves some exposure to hazards, blood borne pathogens, or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.Normal health care environment.Work involves exposure to plants and animals within the environment.Works in clients’ homes and in an office area.The examples of essential job functions identify the major duties and requirements for the performance of this job and do not identify all duties, responsibilities and requirements performed by positions in this class.
