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Join Our Team of Experts: Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Occupational Therapists Wanted!
Are you a skilled therapist looking to take your career to the next level with a super successful and reputable skilled nursing company? Look no further! Ridgeway Post Acute in Petaluma is seeking talented Speech-Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, and Occupational Therapists to join our dynamic team.
Why Choose Us?
Reputation for Excellence: Join a company known for its commitment to providing exceptional care and achieving outstanding patient outcomes.
Career Growth Opportunities: Elevate your career with us! We offer pathways for professional development and advancement within our organization.
Stable and Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and your well-being.
Our supportive work environment fosters success and career satisfaction.
No Travel Requirements: Enjoy the convenience of working within the North Bay and Greater Sacramento area without the hassle of extensive travel.
Open Positions:
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs): Conduct assessments and develop customized treatment plans.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve holistic patient care.
Make a significant impact on the lives of our residents.
Physical Therapists (PTs): Implement evidence-based interventions to enhance mobility and function.
Work with state-of-the-art equipment to support rehabilitation goals.
Contribute to the overall well-being of our diverse patient population.
Occupational Therapists (OTs): Assess and develop interventions to promote independence in daily activities.
Collaborate with colleagues to provide comprehensive patient care.
Help individuals regain and maintain meaningful lives.
Qualifications:
* Valid state licensure and relevant certifications for each respective position.
* Strong clinical skills and a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others.
* Previous experience in a skilled nursing or similar setting is advantageous.
Benefits:
* Competitive compensation packages.
* Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
* Retirement savings plans.
* Professional development opportunities.
How to Apply:
If you are a dedicated and skilled therapist ready to contribute to a successful and reputable organization, we want to hear from you! Let us know why you're excited about the opportunity and how your skills align with our commitment to excellence.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Salary: From $65.00 per hour
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Type: Permanent Location: Petaluma, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-01 08:16:24
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General Purpose
The primary purpose of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by
your supervisors.
Essential Duties
• Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary.
• Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.
• Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative, descriptive manner.
• Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system.
• Perform only those nursing care procedures that you have been trained to do.
• Ensure that the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.).
• Greet residents and escort them to their room.
• Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate.
• Make resident comfortable.
• Inventory and mark the resident's personal possessions as instructed.
• Store resident's clothing.
• Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room, or when being discharged.
• Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area.
• Assist with loading/unloading residents' to/from vehicles as necessary.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
• Meet with your shift's nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
• Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.
• Participate in and receive the nursing report as instructed.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Make beds as instructed.
• Put extra covers on beds as requested.
• Measure and record temperatures, pulses, and respirations (TPRs) of residents, as instructed.
Weigh and measure residents as instructed.
• Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Answer resident calls promptly.
• Check residents routinely to ensure that their personal care needs are being met.
• Assist residents with identifying food arrangements (i.e., informing resident with sight problem of foods that are on his/her tray, where it is located, if it is hot/cold, etc.).
• Record the resident's food/fluid intake.
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Type: Permanent Location: Los Angeles, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-01 08:16:23
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General Purpose
The primary purpose of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by
your supervisors.
Essential Duties
• Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary.
• Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.
• Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative, descriptive manner.
• Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system.
• Perform only those nursing care procedures that you have been trained to do.
• Ensure that the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.).
• Greet residents and escort them to their room.
• Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate.
• Make resident comfortable.
• Inventory and mark the resident's personal possessions as instructed.
• Store resident's clothing.
• Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room, or when being discharged.
• Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area.
• Assist with loading/unloading residents' to/from vehicles as necessary.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
• Meet with your shift's nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
• Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.
• Participate in and receive the nursing report as instructed.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Make beds as instructed.
• Put extra covers on beds as requested.
• Measure and record temperatures, pulses, and respirations (TPRs) of residents, as instructed.
Weigh and measure residents as instructed.
• Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Answer resident calls promptly.
• Check residents routinely to ensure that their personal care needs are being met.
• Assist residents with identifying food arrangements (i.e., informing resident with sight problem of foods that are on his/her tray, where it is located, if it is hot/cold, etc.).
• Record the resident's food/fluid intake.
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Type: Permanent Location: Lancaster, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-01 08:16:23
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We are looking for an Occupational Therapist.
Our Benefits
Competitive pay
Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
401k (Full-time only)
Paid Time Off
Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
Fun environment and a great staff to work with!
Job Description:
Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
Participate in discharge planning.
Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars.
Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
Required license or certification:
Valid Occupational Therapy - License
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Type: Permanent Location: Oakland, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-01 08:16:22
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Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral.
If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.
• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Supervise Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Speech and Language Pathologist in the Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Act as a clinical preceptor for affiliating CFY/RFP Speech-Language Pathologist and student programs.
• Comply with the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Bureau State Practice Act and the facility policy and procedures.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.
Supervisory Requirements Supervises CFY - Speech Clinical Fellows, if applicable, and assists nursing with training of Restorative Aides.
Qualification Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathologist Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Speech-Language Therapy.
Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Licensed as an Speech Therapist in the state.
Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.
Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.
Physical Demands The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently.
Sitting occasionally.
Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pull...
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Type: Permanent Location: Oakland, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-01 08:16:22
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General Purpose
The primary purpose of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by
your supervisors.
Essential Duties
• Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary.
• Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.
• Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative, descriptive manner.
• Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system.
• Perform only those nursing care procedures that you have been trained to do.
• Ensure that the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.).
• Greet residents and escort them to their room.
• Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate.
• Make resident comfortable.
• Inventory and mark the resident's personal possessions as instructed.
• Store resident's clothing.
• Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room, or when being discharged.
• Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area.
• Assist with loading/unloading residents' to/from vehicles as necessary.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
• Meet with your shift's nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
• Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.
• Participate in and receive the nursing report as instructed.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Make beds as instructed.
• Put extra covers on beds as requested.
• Measure and record temperatures, pulses, and respirations (TPRs) of residents, as instructed.
Weigh and measure residents as instructed.
• Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Answer resident calls promptly.
• Check residents routinely to ensure that their personal care needs are being met.
• Assist residents with identifying food arrangements (i.e., informing resident with sight problem of foods that are on his/her tray, where it is located, if it is hot/cold, etc.).
• Record the resident's food/fluid intake.
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Type: Permanent Location: San Diego, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-01 08:16:21
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Gateway Post Acute-RN
JOB DESCRIPTION: RN
The NURSE Supervisor assesses resident care and manages facility employees in the provision of care and services according to professional standards of nursing practice, consistent with facility philosophy of care and county, state, and federal laws and regulations, as applicable, under the direction of the Director of Nursing.
Assists in the development and implements policy and procedures consistent with current law.
REPORTING: This position is responsible to the Director of Nursing.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing License: Current, active license as a Registered Nurse Work Experience: 1 year experience in long-term geriatric nursing care experience and/or training preferred Language Skills:
* Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.
Mathematical Skills:
* Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
* Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume.
Communication Skills:
* Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic.
* Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff, and outside resources and agencies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, and policies and procedures, etc., which are necessary for providing quality care.
* Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing personnel.
* Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures.
* Ensure that the nursing procedures manual is current at all times and reflects day to day nursing care procedures performed in this facility.
* Keys information into computer systems, including EMR
* Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies as may be requested.
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* Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions.
* Meet with nursing staff as well as support personnel in planning the department services programs and activities.
* Ensure that a sufficient number of nursing personnel are available to meet the daily needs of each resident.
* Ensure that all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments with acceptable nursing standards.
* Perform administrative duties as necessary.
* Make rounds with physician as needed.
* Ensure physicians record and sign progress orders on a timely basis in accordance with current regulations.
* Fill out and complete accident/incident reports.
* Ensure that routine documentation is in accordance with established policy and procedures....
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Type: Permanent Location: Porterville, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-01 08:16:21
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LVN opportunities at Sierra Valley Rehab Center All Shifts Available $2000 Sign-On Bonus
Come join our team If you are an LVN who wants to be part of an amazing culture while making a genuine difference, then look no further than Sierra Valley Rehab Center! Sierra Valley is a special nursing facility that fosters a wonderful working environment.
Sierra Valley leadership understands the importance of honoring, appreciating, and prioritizing the staff.
When staff love their jobs, residents receive superior care.
Sierra Valley holds multiple staff appreciation events each month, has regular dress-up days and fun contests, monthly all-staff meetings where staff is celebrated (birthdays/anniversaries/employee of the month/resident choice award.etc.), and ice cream is served to the staff every Friday.
Our goal is to wonderfully enrich thousands of lives, one person at a time.
We are dedicated to providing person-centered health care services and are passionate about serving our residents and their families in a nurturing, transitional environment between hospital and home.
Our team is passionate, committed, knowledgeable, and caring.
Most importantly, they love what they do.
Our nurses are experts in their field.
That's why we look to our nurses to provide leadership that helps us achieve our vision of the highest quality of care on the market.
We love our employees and work hard to ensure our team members enjoy flexible scheduling, career stability, and opportunities for growth.
We are looking for hard-working, friendly, and compassionate people to join our team! We offer competitive pay, great benefits, excellent culture with appreciation rewards, healthcare and 401k, training, and career advancement opportunities.
We are currently looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team.
Successful candidates will have the following:
* Valid LVN/LPN License in California
* NEW GRADUATES are welcome.
* No experience is acceptable, we are willing to train.
* With a passion for working with seniors.
* Able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA.
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Type: Permanent Location: Porterville, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-01 08:16:20
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General Purpose
The primary purpose of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by
your supervisors.
Essential Duties
• Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary.
• Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.
• Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative, descriptive manner.
• Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system.
• Perform only those nursing care procedures that you have been trained to do.
• Ensure that the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.).
• Greet residents and escort them to their room.
• Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate.
• Make resident comfortable.
• Inventory and mark the resident's personal possessions as instructed.
• Store resident's clothing.
• Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room, or when being discharged.
• Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area.
• Assist with loading/unloading residents' to/from vehicles as necessary.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
• Meet with your shift's nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
• Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.
• Participate in and receive the nursing report as instructed.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Make beds as instructed.
• Put extra covers on beds as requested.
• Measure and record temperatures, pulses, and respirations (TPRs) of residents, as instructed.
Weigh and measure residents as instructed.
• Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Answer resident calls promptly.
• Check residents routinely to ensure that their personal care needs are being met.
• Assist residents with identifying food arrangements (i.e., informing resident with sight problem of foods that are on his/her tray, where it is located, if it is hot/cold, etc.).
• Record the resident's food/fluid intake.
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Type: Permanent Location: El Cajon, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-01 08:16:20
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Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.
However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Administrative Functions • Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
• Ensure that reference material (i.e., PDR'S, regulations, professional standards of practice, etc.) maintained at the nurses' stations is current.
Recommend written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident.
• Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed in this facility.
• Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
• Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.
Make recommendations for revisions to the Director.
• Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care.
• Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions.
• Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
• Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan.
Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required.
• Assist the Director in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary.
• Meet with the nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the department's services, programs, and activities.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
• Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., asnecessary.
• Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility info...
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Type: Permanent Location: Huntington Beach, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-01 08:16:19
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Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral.
If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.
• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per Occupational Therapy Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.
Supervisory Requirements Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), aides and students.
Qualification Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy.
Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state.
Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.
Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.
Physical Demands The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently.
Sitting occa...
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Type: Permanent Location: Santa Rosa, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-01 08:16:18
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General Purpose
The primary purpose of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by
your supervisors.
Essential Duties
• Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary.
• Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.
• Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative, descriptive manner.
• Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system.
• Perform only those nursing care procedures that you have been trained to do.
• Ensure that the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.).
• Greet residents and escort them to their room.
• Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate.
• Make resident comfortable.
• Inventory and mark the resident's personal possessions as instructed.
• Store resident's clothing.
• Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room, or when being discharged.
• Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area.
• Assist with loading/unloading residents' to/from vehicles as necessary.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
• Meet with your shift's nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
• Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.
• Participate in and receive the nursing report as instructed.
• Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• Make beds as instructed.
• Put extra covers on beds as requested.
• Measure and record temperatures, pulses, and respirations (TPRs) of residents, as instructed.
Weigh and measure residents as instructed.
• Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Answer resident calls promptly.
• Check residents routinely to ensure that their personal care needs are being met.
• Assist residents with identifying food arrangements (i.e., informing resident with sight problem of foods that are on his/her tray, where it is located, if it is hot/cold, etc.).
• Record the resident's food/fluid intake.
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Type: Permanent Location: Porterville, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-01 08:16:18
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Provide respiratory therapy services
Type: Permanent Location: Porterville, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-01 08:16:17
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1,500 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time employees only! Day shifts and Night shifts 12-hour Shifts rotating weekends!
We want you to be a part of our team!
Sequoia Transitional Care is a beautiful 99-bed facility seeking to hire a licensed, compassionate CHARGE NURSE
* Preferably with at least 1-year skilled nursing, rehab experience & post-acute.
* RN or LVN
* NEW GRADUATES are welcome.
* No experience is acceptable, we are willing to train.
* With a passion for working with seniors.
* Must have an ability to communicate well in writing and verbally in English.
* Computer literate
* Trainable and able to follow instructions and implement them.
* Able to make independent decisions and apply critical thinking.
* Able to provide most recent medical clearance to work in a SNF or Post Acute.
* Candidates must pass a background check.
* Must be a dedicated, compassionate, and caring team player.
* Able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA.
* Benefits available for full-time employees.
Please bring your current RN or LVN license, I.
D., & Soc.
Sec.
card, references, necessary documents and other certifications.
Interested parties should come and fill an application at:
350 N Villa St
Porterville, CA 93257
Tel.
No.
(559) 784-6644
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Type: Permanent Location: Porterville, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-01 08:16:15
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General Purpose
The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants.
Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Nurse Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Essential Duties
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.
However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Administrative Functions
• Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility.
• Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.
Make recommendations for revisions.
• Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shifts' services, programs, and activities.
• Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day-to-day nursing procedures performed in this facility.
• Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of your shift as required.
• Cooperate with other resident services when coordinating nursing services to ensure that the resident's total regimen of care is maintained.
• Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as may be requested.
• Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan.
Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required.
• Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary.
• Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
• Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
• Write resident charge slips and forward to the Business Office.
• Maintain the Daily Census Report and submit to the Business Office as required.
• Perform administrative duties such as co...
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Type: Permanent Location: Thousand Oaks, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-01 08:16:14
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$1500 Sign-ON Bonus for Full-Time employees only!
Position Title Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Department Nursing
Reports to: Charge Nurse or RN Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
General Purpose
The primary purpose of your job position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.
Essential Duties
* Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary.
* Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information.
* Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
* Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative, descriptive manner.
* Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.
* Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
* Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system.
* Perform only those nursing care procedures that you have been trained to do.
* Ensure that the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.).
* Greet residents and escort them to their room.
* Introduce resident to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate.
* Make resident comfortable.
* Inventory and mark the resident's personal possessions as instructed.
* Store resident's clothing.
* Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room, or when being discharged.
* Transport residents to new rooms or to the receiving area.
* Assist with loading/unloading residents' to/from vehicles as necessary.
* Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift.
* Meet with your shift's nursing personnel, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
* Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.
* Participate in and receive the nursing report as instructed.
* Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
* Make beds as instructed.
* Put extra covers on beds as requested.
* Measure and record temperatures, pulses, and respirations (TPRs) of residents, as instructed.
Weigh and measure residents as instructed.
* Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
* Answer resident calls promptly.
* Check residents routinely to ensure that their pe...
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Type: Permanent Location: Hanford, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-01 08:16:14
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Hanford Post Acute LVN
If you are an LVN who wants to be part of an amazing culture while making a genuine difference, then look no further than Hanford Post Acute! As the premier skilled nursing facility in Kings County, CA, Hanford Post Acute boasts 5 private rooms, large shared rooms, and plenty of open space to visit with family and friends.
Our around-the-clock nursing staff is ready to assist our residents in achieving individual goals, while our #1 rated therapy team organizes the best rehabilitation plan for the quickest recovery to home!
At Hanford Post Acute, caring is our main concern.
Our organization is built on the premise that the most effective way to provide compassionate care is to:
* Maintain high medical integrity
* Foster a team spirit among staff
* Create friendly, beautiful surroundings for our residents and their visitors
We are looking for hard-working, friendly and compassionate people to join our team!
We offer competitive pay, great benefits, excellent culture with appreciation rewards, healthcare and 401k, training, and career advancement opportunities.
We are currently looking for an LVN to join our team.
Successful candidates will have the following:
* Valid LVN License in California
* Valid BLS
* Excellent communication skills
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Type: Permanent Location: Hanford, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-01 08:16:13
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San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation
NOC Shift
If you are an LVN who wants to be part of an amazing culture while making a genuine difference, then look no further than San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation ! As the premier skilled 99-bed nursing facility in Bakersfield, California, San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation provides compassionate and personal skilled care 24 hours a day.
Located across the street from Bakersfield's largest hospital and in the heart of the medical corridor, we are the first facility in Kern County, CA to work with Non-Invasive Ventilators.
At San Joaquin Nursing and Rehabilitation, caring is our main concern.
Our organization is built on the premise that the most effective way to provide compassionate care is to:
* Maintain high medical integrity
* Foster a team spirit among staff
* Create friendly, beautiful surroundings for our residents and their visitors
We are looking for hard-working, friendly and compassionate people to join our team!
We offer competitive pay, great benefits, excellent culture with appreciation rewards, healthcare and 401k, training, and career advancement opportunities.
We are currently looking for an LVN to join our team.
Successful candidates will have the following:
* Valid LVN License in California
* Skilled nursing experience is a plus, but not necessary
* Excellent communication skills
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Type: Permanent Location: Bakersfield, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-01 08:16:12
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• Evaluate patients within twenty-four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral.
If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.
• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation, per PT Board State Practice Act and governmental and third party payer requirements.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.
Supervisory Requirements Supervises PT assistants, aides and students.
Qualification Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Physical Therapy.
Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state.
Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.
Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.
Physical Demands The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently.
Sitting occasionally.
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Type: Permanent Location: Grand Junction, US-CO
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-01 08:16:12
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Up to $50K Sign On Bonus - Tucson, AZ - Seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians
Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact
Vituity's ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be - on your patients.
Join the Vituity Team.
Vituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.
As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.
Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it.
You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity clinicians.
At Vituity we've cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose.
We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call "culture of brilliance." Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities.
We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.
Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 475 sites across the country, serving 9 million patients a year.
With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.
The Opportunity
* Up to $50k sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
* Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Emergency Medicine physicians.
* Current AZ state license is a plus.
* Visa Candidates are encouraged to apply.
The Practice
Carondelet St.
Raphael's Emergency Center - Tucson, Arizona
* A full service, 24/7 emergency department.
* 13 exam rooms, one procedure room, and onsite imaging suite with x-ray, ultrasound, and CT.
* Carondelet Health Network is recognized for a wide array of services that include neurological, cardiac, orthopedic, women's health, bariatrics and rehab care.
The Community
* Tucson has a friendly, laid-back community with a strong sense of local pride and a variety of social and recreational activities.
* Saguaro National Park is home to the iconic Saguaro cacti, this park offers hiking, wildlife viewing, and stunning sunsets.
* Sabino Canyon is a popular destination for hiking and tram rides, providing scenic views of the desert and opportunities to spot wildlife.
* Fourth Avenue ia a lively district with shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, perfect for a day out.
Benefits & Beyond
*
Vituity cares about the whole you.
With our comprehensive compensation and benefits pa...
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Type: Permanent Location: Tucson, US-AZ
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-10-01 08:15:45
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Respiratory Therapist (PRN)
The Respiratory Therapist delivers quality Pulmonary Rehabilitative services for patients, caregivers, and facilities to optimize clinical outcomes in accordance with principles and practices of respiratory therapy and with company policies and procedures.
What’s in it for you? Benefits and perks may include:
* Top competitive market wages
* Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay and
*opportunities to earn additional PTO
* Access a portion of your earned wages before payday with PayActiv
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* Paid training, skills certification & career development support
* Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option
* Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts
* 401(k) retirement plan options
* Lucrative employee referral bonus program
* Tuition assistance and certification reimbursement
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* Continued education opportunities through Purdue Global & O2NE scholarship program
* Employee assistance program & wellness support
* Retail, food & entertainment discounts and so much more!
*Terms and conditions apply
About American Senior Communities
Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities.
These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., they are our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large.
American Senior Communities has proudly delivered patient centered care since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes.
Each of our 80+ American Senior Community is part of the neighborhood in which it exists.
Our leaders and staff live in surrounding areas and know the community well.
We value the same things in life that you do.
The foundation of our senior living communities is based on the knowledge that we’ll be part of your neighborhood for many, many years.
We take great pride in our hospitality and it is ingrained in everything we do.
As partners in senior care, we are not just doing a job, but following a calling.
We are Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories.
Therapy and Wellness
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Type: Permanent Location: Fort Wayne, US-IN
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-30 08:10:21
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Up to $100K Sign On Bonus - Bridgeton, MO - Seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians
Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact
Vituity's ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be - on your patients.
Join the Vituity Team.
Vituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.
As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.
Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it.
You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity clinicians.
At Vituity we've cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose.
We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call "culture of brilliance." Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities.
We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.
Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 475 sites across the country, serving 9 million patients a year.
With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.
The Opportunity
* Up to $100k sign-on bonus for eligible candidates
* Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Emergency Medicine physicians.
* Current MO state license is a plus.
* Full-time opportunities available.
* Visa Candidates are encouraged to apply.
The Practice
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - Bridgeton, Missouri
* Part of SSM Health System.
* Level II Trauma Center.
* Annual ED Volume approximately 60K.
* Level I Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center.
* Comprehensive Stroke Center.
* Potential to be cross-credentialed at all SSM sister sites: SSM Lake St.
Louis, SSM St.
Charles, SSM St.
Clare, and SSM St.
Mary's.
The Community
* Outdoor and indoor activities to enjoy year-round; hiking, biking, picnicking, golfing, sports venues to enjoy basketball, soccer, wrestling, and more!
* A relaxing community with excellent housing.
* Great cultural attractions, fine arts, museums, and various dining facilities that are sure to please your taste buds.
Benefits & Beyond
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Vituity cares about the whole you.
With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.
* Superior Health Plan Optio...
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Type: Permanent Location: Bridgeton, US-MO
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-30 08:10:16
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Reports to: Director of Nursing
Full Wage Range: $40 - $58 USD per hour depending on experience and education.
Schedule: Day Shif600am - 200pm Saturday - Wednesday
Full Job Description:
A Registered Nurse (RN) provides care to residents in a skilled nursing center, under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) and as prescribed by the physician, by assessing resident needs, administering medications and treatments, providing direction to care staff, partnering with members of the care team to achieve positive resident care outcomes, and in compliance with clinical policies and procedures, nursing practices, and local, state, and federal regulations.
Essential Duties:
* Performs assessments of residents, documents, and notifies Resident Care Manager (RCM), DNS, and/or physician of changes of condition and reaction to medications, treatments, and significant incidents.
* Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs, performs assessment of skin, and observes cognitive functioning and behaviors to detect deviations from baseline and assess the condition of residents.
* Performs nursing treatments and administers prescribed and PRN medication(s) in accordance with the resident care plan and as prescribed by the physician and with approved nursing techniques.
Evaluates resident response to nursing interventions and informs RCM of observations.
* Documents all care provided and observations in a timely and accurate manner including charting assessments and vital signs, medications and treatments given, writing progress notes, and completing incident reports.
* Transcribes and enters orders into the resident's records and seeks clarification of unclear orders from the ordering physician and/or other health care professionals.
* Provides indirect supervision to care staff and licensed practical nurses (LPN) in the daily delivery of resident care, by managing workflow and assignments, providing feedback, problem solving concerns as they arise, and communicating with DNS regarding team member performance.
* Treats all residents, visitors, and staff with respect, dignity, and promotes resident rights.
Displays exceptional customer service in all interactions.
* Assists with new admissions, transfers, and discharges.
* Provides comprehensive education to residents and residents' families.
* Promotes a positive physical and psychosocial environment for the resident that upholds residents' rights and protects residents from all forms of abuse.
Reports all incidents of resident abuse or suspected abuse immediately and completes required incident reports and investigations.
If suspicion of a crime is suspected, reports to survey agency and at least one local law enforcement entity within a designated time frame by e-mail, fax, or telephone.
* Participates as part of the care team in the development and implementation of the plan of care.
* Communicates with the ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Edmonds, US-WA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-30 08:10:16
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RN for Thursday/Friday 3 - 11pm, and Saturday/ Sunday 7-3 shift.
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.
However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Administrative Functions Assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing the day to day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long term care facility.
Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures that govern the day to day functions of the nursing service department.
Ensure that reference material (i.e., PDR'S, regulations, professional standards of practice, etc.) maintained at the nurses' stations is current.
Recommend written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day to day needs of the resident.
Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current and reflects the day to day nursing procedures performed in this facility.
Ensure that all nursing service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
Periodically review the department's policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.
Make recommendations for revisions to the Director.
Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care.
Ensure that all nursing service personnel are in compliance with their respective job descriptions.
Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.
Periodically review the resident's written discharge plan.
Participate in the updating of the resident's written discharge plan as required.
Assist the Director in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan as necessary.
Meet with the nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the department's services, programs, and activities.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents as required.
Complete accident/incident reports as necessary.
Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as required.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., asnecessary.
Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and...
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Type: Permanent Location: Long Beach, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-30 08:09:15
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Paid feeding assistants provide dining assistance only for residents with no complicated feeding problems.
Complicated feeding problems include difficulty swallowing, recurrent lung aspirations and tube or parenteral IV feedings.
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Residents are assessed for appropriateness for the feeding assistant program by the interdisciplinary team, taking into consideration the most recent assessment and plan of care.
3.
Only residents who have been selected by the interdisciplinary team are eligible for feeding assistance by a paid feeding assistant.
4.
Paid feeding assistants must successfully complete a state approved training course taught by qualified professionals (as defined by state law) before being permitted to feed residents.
5.
Our facility's state approved training program consists of eight (8) hours of training in the following topics: a.
Feeding techniques; b.
Assistance with feeding and hydration; c.
Communication and interpersonal skills; d.
Appropriate responses to resident behavior; e.
Safety and emergency procedures, including the Heimlich maneuver; f.
Infection control; g.
Resident rights; and h.
Recognizing changes in residents that are inconsistent with their normal behavior and the importance of reporting those changes to the supervisory nurse.
6.
In conjunction with the facility's registered dietitian (RD), an RN will oversee the Feeding Assistant Training Program to ensure that feeding techniques are taught correctly.
7.
Our facility's paid feeding assistants will work under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
Specifically, the supervising nurse will monitor paid feeding assistants for: a.
The use of appropriate feeding techniques; b.
Whether they are assisting the resident according to his/her identified eating and drinking needs; c.
Whether they are respecting the resident's rights and dignity; and d.
Adherence to infection control and safe food handling practices.
8.
The use of paid feeding assistants is not intended to substitute for nursing staff.
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In the case of an emergency, the paid feeding assistant shall call the nurse supervisor through the resident call system.
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Paid feeding assistants will report or record resident intake after each meal, and report changes in eating patterns to the RN and/or RD.
11.
The administrative office will maintain a record of each individual's completion of the Feeding Assistant Training Course and a record of all individuals used as paid feeding assistants.
12.
Any staff who has successfully completed the Feeding Assistant Training Program may feed residents.
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Inquiries concerning our facility's use of paid feeding assistants should be referred to the Director of Nursing Services or to the Administrator.
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Type: Permanent Location: Visalia, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-30 08:09:14
