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Become familiar with the facility's administrative structure as introduced in the pre training orientation session.
Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc., as necessary.
Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Report changes in the resident's eating habits to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
Keep residents' water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water (on each shift), and within easy reach of the resident.
Perform after meal care (i.e., remove trays, clean resident's hands, face, clothing, etc.).
Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.
Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
Cooperate with inter departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs o...
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Type: Permanent Location: Grass Valley, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:11:12
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We are looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse - NOC Shift at Vasona Creek!
* FULL TIME - NOC SHIFT
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Responsibilities of a Licensed Vocational Nurse ( LVN ) :
* Administer medications
* Manage care of clients acute and chronic needs
* Supervise CNAs
* Utilize critical thinking and leadership skills
Requirements for a Licensed Vocational Nurse ( LVN ) position:
* California Licensed Vocational Nurse license
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Type: Permanent Location: Los Gatos, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:11:11
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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: Brownsville, US-TX
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:11:10
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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 • 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 completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
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Type: Permanent Location: El Cajon, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:11:09
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Receive and follow schedule/instructions from your supervisor and as outlined in our established policies and procedures.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures of the facility to which the respiratory care practitioner is assigned.
• Performs focused interview to identify specific patients' needs.
• Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential diagnoses.
• Plans for outcomes of care for those patients assigned.
• Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard.
• Adheres to emergency, safety and infection control procedures of the facility to which the respiratory care practitioner is assigned.
• Promotes and participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications.
• Reports changes in the patient's respiratory status to the Director/Supervisor of Respiratory Care Services, the nurse primarily responsible for the patient, and the physician, as needed, and prior to leaving the facility • Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility.
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of performing the assigned duties of this position.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
Supervisory Requirements This position has no supervisor responsibilities Qualification Education and/or Experience Must possess, as a minimum, an Associate Degree from an accredited school.
Must be a Graduate of a respiratory care program.
Bachelor of Science degree in the health care field preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year respiratory experience in an acute and/or subacute unit preferred.
Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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Type: Permanent Location: El Cajon, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:11:07
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Why work at Apache Junction?
Apache Junction Health and Rehab is ranked one of the best short term rehab center and ranked #3 in the best nursing homes in Arizona!
Apache Junction Health and Rehab is currently the only skilled nursing facility in the Apache Junction area.
Apache Junction Health and Rehab provides compassionate and personalized skilled nursing care 24 hours a day.
We specialize in providing rehabilitation services onsite to help our patients regain their independence and return to their homes.
Requirements:
* Arizona RN license
* Level one Fingerprint card
* CPR
RN Job Duties:
* Coordinate and participate in resident care of skilled patients.
* Manage and administer IVs.
* Assist with the overall supervision and management of the nursing staff.
* Oversee admissions of new skilled patients
* Make rounds and provide report.
* Perform skilled care assessments
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Type: Permanent Location: Apache Junction, US-AZ
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:11:06
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Provides oversight on facilities' weekly PDPM meetings for skilled patients.
Tracks and monitors facility effective utilization of PDPM tools (including but not limited to Physician Diagnosis Verification, Admission/Discharge CSR(GG), Weekly CSR, PDPM Weekly Tracking Tool, Point Right).
Tracks and monitors QM and QASP performance monthly and quarterly and provides data analysis and clinical recommendations for facility for optimum outcomes.
Provides PDPM and MDS training to new MDS Coordinators.
Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions.
Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change.
Communicates level of care for new resident to all disciplines.
Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission to facility according to regulatory time frames.
Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal, state and medical standards.
Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments to include the proper reference dates throughout the resident's stay.
Responsible for the data entry function to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments.
Verifies electronic submissions of MDS, performs corrections when necessary and maintains appropriate records.
Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames.
Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal and state standards.
Schedules and conducts resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations and ensures completion of all MDS reviews prior to resident care conference.
Assists disciplines in formulating and revising care plans.
Ensures that resident's present/potential problems are identified and prioritized; realistic goals are established, and nursing intervention is appropriate.
Evaluates resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality.
Assesses the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes.
Ensures that resident's care plan is reassessed and revised appropriately.
Responsible for all level of care changes within the facility.
Notifies all departments when a level of care change has been made.
Generates appropriate forms to complete level of acuity and changes.
Transmits forms to the appropriate agency for processing as required by state law.
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
Supervisory Requirements This position has supervision duties.
Qualification Education and/or Experience Minimum requirements to perform this position include graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
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Type: Permanent Location: El Cajon, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:10:16
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We are looking for a Physical 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 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.
Required license or certification:
* Valid Physical Therapist - License
Our Mission
* Committed to excellence in serving our community.
Our Vision is to be the premier provider of post-acute care by perfecting our core competencies.
* Operational Effectiveness: We will be wise stewards of our resources in order to provide the highest level of service to our customers.
* Clinical Excellence: We will deliver the best clinical care to each customer in a personalized way.
* Employee Engagement: We value our employees as our most important resource.
* Fun: We will create and install fun and enjoyment in everything we do.
Our Values
* Excellence: We strive to do our best at all times, and continuously look for ways to improve.
* Trust: We act with integrity and assume the same of each other.
* Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.
* Mutual respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.
* Love: we recognize that love is the essence behind providing care to the mos...
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Type: Permanent Location: Pleasant Hill, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:10:15
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We are looking for a Physical 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 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.
Required license or certification:
* Valid Physical Therapist - License
Our Mission
* Committed to excellence in serving our community.
Our Vision is to be the premier provider of post-acute care by perfecting our core competencies.
* Operational Effectiveness: We will be wise stewards of our resources in order to provide the highest level of service to our customers.
* Clinical Excellence: We will deliver the best clinical care to each customer in a personalized way.
* Employee Engagement: We value our employees as our most important resource.
* Fun: We will create and install fun and enjoyment in everything we do.
Our Values
* Excellence: We strive to do our best at all times, and continuously look for ways to improve.
* Trust: We act with integrity and assume the same of each other.
* Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes.
* Mutual respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated.
* Love: we recognize that love is the essence behind providing care to the mos...
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Type: Permanent Location: Pleasant Hill, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:10:15
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Highline Post Acute is Hiring a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant!
Shift: PRN, as needed - weekdays or weekends!
At Highline Post Acute, empathy drives everything we do.
We are dedicated to nurturing a cooperative and encouraging team environment, ensuring a warm and inviting space for our residents, their guests and our team members.
If you have a passion for delivering outstanding care and wish to join a team that prioritizes honesty, collaboration, and a positive work culture, we would love to connect with you!
What to expect:
Provide Physical Therapy treatments under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
Why Highline Post Acute?
Competitive pay
Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
Fun environment and a great staff to work with!
Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.
Successful Candidates:
* Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program
* Current, unencumbered Colorado Physical Therapist Assistant License (required)
Rate: $30-$39
Ready to make a difference?
Please schedule a time to discuss the opportunity at: https://calendly.com/roxane-keenan/roxane-keenan-15-minute-call
For immediate assistance, please call 720-675-6543.
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Type: Permanent Location: Denver, US-CO
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:10:01
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Highline Post Acute is Hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist!
At Highline Post Acute, empathy drives everything we do.
We are dedicated to nurturing a cooperative and encouraging team environment, ensuring a warm and inviting space for our residents, their guests and our team members.
If you have a passion for delivering outstanding care and wish to join a team that prioritizes honesty, collaboration, and a positive work culture, we would love to connect with you!
What to expect:
Evaluate patients, create comprehensive treatment plans, and provide speech therapy.
Why Highline Post Acute?
Competitive pay
Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
401k with match (Full-time only)
Paid Time Off
Sick Leave
Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
Fun environment and a great staff to work with!
Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.
Successful Candidates:
* Current, unencumbered, active Colorado Speech Therapist License (required)
Rate: $40-$50/hour
Ready to make a difference?
Please schedule a time to discuss the opportunity at: https://calendly.com/roxane-keenan/roxane-keenan-15-minute-call
For immediate assistance, please call 720-675-6543.
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Type: Permanent Location: Denver, US-CO
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:10:00
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Up to $150K Sign On Bonus - Sacramento, CA - Seeking Anesthesiology Physicians
Join the Physician Partnership Where You Have A Voice
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 benefit 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 5,000 Vituity clinicians.
A patient-first focus drives everything we do, from continually seeking improvements in care delivery to developing and implementing innovations in healthcare.
We believe everyone has a role to play in that.
Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 450 practice locations across the country, serving 8 million patients a year.
With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.
The Opportunity
* Up to $150k sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
* Seeking Board Eligible/Certified General Anesthesiologists.
* Full time earning potential is $550k-$700k!
* Moving Expenses reimbursed up to $10k.
* Current CA state license is a plus.
* Practice site autonomy while having the support of a national network.
* Full-time, part-time and per diem opportunities available.
* Providers may support affiliated surgery centers.
The Practice
Mercy General Hospital - Sacramento, California
* Mercy General Hospital is a collegial, community-based practice that emphasizes teamwork and clinical excellence, with our physicians serving the community for more than 35 years.
* Part of the financially stable Dignity Health system, which features a 342-bed hospital, on-site Ambulatory Surgery Center, and Advanced Cardiovascular specialty care.
* Covers a variety of practices including Regional Anesthesia, ERAS, TTE/TEE, Advanced Cardiac Surgery, Orthopedics, Spine, General Surgery, ENT, OB and Gynecology, Urology, Oncology, Neurosurgery, Vascular, GI, Plastics, Ophthalmology, and Outpatient Pediatrics.
* No trauma.
* Emergency Medicine services are also provided by Vituity partners, providing ease of communication and support between departments.
The Community
* Sacramento offers great year-round weather for multiple outdoor activities - hiking, cycling, and opportunity for all types of water sports on the American River and Folsom Lake.
* More affordable cost-of-living for city dwellers and more options for those prefe...
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Type: Permanent Location: Sacramento, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:04:22
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Tucson, AZ - Seeking Emergency Medicine Advanced Providers
Become a Valued Member of Your Emergency Team
As an Advanced Provider, you play a critical role our mission to improve lives in the Emergency Department and are a valued member of the full care team.
At Vituity we know the impact you can have.
Join the Vituity Team.
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
* Seeking Emergency Department/Urgent Care Center physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
* Current national certification and DEA are required.
* Current AZ state license is a plus.
The Practice
St.
Joseph's Hospital - Tucson, Arizona
* St.
Joseph's Hospital is a part of the Carondelet Health Network, a five-hospital system in Tucson that serves all of Southern Arizona.
* Regional EMS base hospital and largest regional referral hospital of the system located on the east side of Tucson.
* 471 beds, making it one of the larger hospitals in Tucson.
* 2024 ED volume averages 70-80 patients per day (aging geriatric population) with a 33% admit rate, 11% critical care.
* 8-10-hour shifts.
* Adult Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center with 24/7 emergency services.
* Women's and OB Center with low acuity NICU.
* Recognized for excellence in cardiac care by various organizations and agencies.
The Community
* Tucson is surrounded by picturesque desert landscapes, mountains, and national parks, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
* Fourth Avenue is a lively district with shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, perfect for a day out.
* Saguaro National Park is home to the iconic Saguaro cacti, this park offers hiking, wildlife viewing, and stunning sunsets.
* Pima Air & Space Museum is one of the largest aviation museums in the world, featuring a vast collection of aircraft.
* Sabino Canyon is a popular destination for hiking and tram rides, providing scenic views of the desert and opportunities to spot wildlife.
Benefits & Beyond
*
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 options
* Dental, ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Tucson, US-AZ
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:04:22
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Victorville, CA - Seeking Urgent Care Advanced Providers
Become a Valued Member of Your Urgent Care Team
As an Advanced Provider you play a critical role in improving the level of care in the Urgent Care Department.
At Vituity we know the impact you can have.
Join the Vituity Team.
At Vituity, our core values matter.
We embody a Culture of Caring by approaching every human interaction with compassion and heart.
With a Servant Leadership philosophy, we focus on what we can accomplish when we put our patients and colleagues first.
An Ownership Mentality means we all have mutual accountability to drive positive change for Vituity as a whole.
Finally, our focus on Innovation enables all of us to re-imagine healthcare and bring about lasting change.
Ultimately, we are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives, and we believe everyone has a role to play in that.
Help us shape the future of healthcare.
Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 450 practice locations across the country, serving 8 million patients a year.
With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.
The Opportunity
* Seeking Emergency Department/Urgent Care Center physician assistants and nurse practitioners
* ED/UCC experience preferred.
* Current national certification, DEA, ACLS, and BLS is preferred.
* Current CA state license is a plus.
The Practice
Providence Medical Foundation - Victorville Urgent Care - Victorville, California
* The St.
Joseph Heritage Healthcare Urgent Care centers located in Apple Valley and Victorville collectively see 50,000 patient visits annually.
* St.
Joseph Health provides a full range of services including 14 acute care hospitals, home health agencies, hospice care, outpatient services, SNFs, and more.
* Both St.
Joseph Health and St.
Mary are award winning hospitals recognized for excellence.
The Community
* Known as the "High Desert," Victorville is just north of the San Bernardino mountains -97 miles northeast of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, 140 miles north of San Diego, and 185 miles south of Las Vegas.
* Dramatic landscapes, exquisite sunsets, and moderate temperatures throughout the year.
* Large variety of restaurants, cuisine, shopping, cultural activities, and entertainment.
Benefits & Beyond
*
Vituity cares about the whole you.
With our comprehensive benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.
* Superior health plan options.
* Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage, and more.
* Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6% .
* Variety of Pre-Tax Savings Accounts including HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits
* Time Off when you need it: Start with 4 weeks PTO annually and increase to 6 weeks with tenure, plus generous sick leave.
* Flexible scheduling ...
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Type: Permanent Location: Victorville, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:04:21
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Do you want to complete a team of people who are hard-working, mission-driven, and compassionate? Do you want to join a team of people who are consistent and reliable - 98% of our nurses are Westminster employees? Do you want to build a career, while making a difference in the lives of seniors? If you answered yes, let’s connect! We’re hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse at Westminster Point Pleasant in Bradenton, Florida.
Westminster Point Pleasant in one of several senior life plan communities in Florida within the Westminster Communities of Florida family. Westminster Communities of Florida is a national leader in senior living and dedicated to a Mission and ministry of service to older adults. Founded in 1954, Westminster is a fiscally strong, not-for-profit organization serving more than 7,000 residents in Life Plan Communities and affordable Rental Retirement Communities.
Our communities offer independent living, assisted living, nursing care, home care, pharmacy services, affordable housing for low-income seniors and more.
We are a family of more than 2,400 team members who Work With Excellence, Serve With Heart. We invite you to apply to the position of Registered Nurse in our Health Center:
Shifts Available: We have full-time shifts and part-time shifts available providing flexibility to accommodate various schedules.
Compensation and Benefits: Starting pay is $27.24 - $32.05 per hour, depending on qualifications.
Plus, many shifts offer a shift differential. Benefit information for full and part time team members can be viewed HERE.
In this role, you will:
* Supervise CNA's as the Charge Nurse; ensure that CNA's are following physician orders.
* Implement resident care based on physician orders.
Evaluate care and communicate with doctors for updates of orders (PRN).
Complete admission documentation in ECS.
* Assist with the evaluation of residents for medical needs/changes.
Assist with planning resident care based on physician orders.
Enter physician orders into ECS.
* Ensure that residents are receiving their medication based on doctor’s orders/complete medication pass.
* Maintain the medication cart including audit procedures for PRN medication and controlled medicines as defined by the nursing standards.
* Perform skin evaluations and skin treatment as required by skin treatment protocols.
* Monitor blood glucose, temperature, and blood pressure.
* Assist patients/residents with Activities of Daily Living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transferring, ambulating, toileting, and other resident needs.
Qualifications you possess:
* Current Florida Licensed Practical Nurse license
* Current CPR/BLS certification
* One year of long-term care desirable
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Type: Permanent Location: Bradenton, US-FL
Salary / Rate: 27.24
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:04:11
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Prepare/approve menus, diets and dietary department functions in accordance with all applicable guidelines, regulations and practices
Type: Permanent Location: Las Vegas, US-NV
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:02:12
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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 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.
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Type: Permanent Location: El Monte, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:02:12
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Treat patients as directed by the Occupational Therapist.
• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per OT Board.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
• 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.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.
• 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 This position is not a supervisory position.
Qualification Education and/or Experience Licensed as a Staff Occupational Therapy Assistant Board of the State.
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 Assistant 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/pulling very frequently.
Talking and /or hearing very frequently.
Tasting and /or smelling very frequently.
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects.
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally.
Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.
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Type: Permanent Location: El Monte, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:02:11
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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: La Grange, US-KY
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:02:10
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Become familiar with the facility's administrative structure as introduced in the pre training orientation session Report to the charge nurse all accidents/incidents (even of an unknown source) you observe on the shift they occur.
Report all changes in the resident's condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
Answer phone (especially during mealtimes) Assist with errand of residents/staff Assist with secretarial tasks at the nursing station (making copies, filing, etc.) as requested Straighten resident closets/drawers - label resident belongings.
Complete personal belonging form Maintain orderly/clean resident rooms and common areas (utility rooms, showers, resident bathrooms, day rooms, break room, etc.) Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently Answer call bells promptly & report needs to CNA/Nurse Make rounds assisting residents by opening/closing blinds, straightening blankets, making sure call bells are within reach, etc.
Turn all medications found in the resident's room/possession over to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse Watch for and report any change in room temperature, ventilation, lighting, etc.
Transport residents to & from meals/activities/outdoors/etc.
Provide residents with Reality Orientations as instructed Pass linen.
Make unoccupied beds.
Put extra covers on beds.
Use the wristband or photo card file to identify residents before serving meals, etc., as necessary Clean feeder tables, wheelchairs, bedside/over bed tables, urinals, bedpans, refrigerators, microwaves, etc.
Place supplies/briefs in resident rooms/ common areas/ Unpack and stock supply room when deliveries arrive.
Replace trash can liners in wastebaskets Inform the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse of any changes in the resident's condition so that appropriate information can be entered into the resident's care plan.
Pass snacks/trays to residents (To include passing protective clothing covers, opening milk cartons, refiling drinks, cutting food, etc.) Return trays to dietary.
NEVER FEED THE RESIDENTS Assist residents with identifying food arrangements (i.e., informing residents with sight problems of food that is on his/her tray, where it is located, if it is hot/cold, etc.) Serve between meal and bedtime snacks as instructed Keep residents' water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water (on each shift), and within easy reach of resident Collect and redistribute water pitchers for weekly cleaning by dietary Check rooms for food articles (i.e., food in proper containers, unauthorized food items, etc.) Learn and be aware of code system identifying specials needs of residents Ensure the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed is 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 appropriat...
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Type: Permanent Location: Grass Valley, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:02:10
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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: La Grange, US-KY
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:02:09
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Coordinate and participate in the recruiting and hiring of staff.
Coordinate completion of and process employment related documentation.
Coordinate payroll and employee benefit programs.
Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families to work cooperatively with other employees.
Plan, conduct and document and/or coordinate all required Fire/Internal Disasters and External Mass Casualty Drills.
Maintain neat, clean, well groomed, professional appearance.
Capable of generating enthusiasm, and developing a cooperative relationship with employees.
Utilize information from Licensing and Certification Surveys, Employee Evaluations, Facility Rounds and recommendations from the Administrator and department heads to identify education needs.
Organize In Service education program for staff including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of education provided.
Prepare annual In Service schedule.
Prepare and post a monthly In Service calendar.
Maintain records of In Services as required by regulations.
Plan and conduct meaningful In Service education programs according to requirements for nursing personnel and all facility staff to assure competency in and new skills, and as directed by Administrator.
Make rounds and observe delivery of patient care.
Coordinate infection control surveillance program.
Supervise staff, including taking or assisting with appropriate disciplinary measures.
Complete all forms required by the Department of Health in relation to the In Service and education programs.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by Administrator or Director of Nursing.
Provide direct resident/patient care.
Must maintain employee/resident/patient confidentiality at all times.
Supervisory Requirements Assist with the overall supervision of and management of the staff.
Qualifications Education and/or Experience Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing and possession of a valid license from the state to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN or LPN).
BSN preferred.
One (1) year experience providing direct patient care in long term care facility in addition to one (1) year of experience planning, implementing and evaluating education programs in nursing.
2 years or more experience preferably in a long term care facility.
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 and employees.
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 Current Registered Nursing License (RN) or LVN/LPN License.
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Type: Permanent Location: Sacramento, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:02:08
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Coordinate and participate in the recruiting and hiring of staff.
Coordinate completion of and process employment related documentation.
Coordinate payroll and employee benefit programs.
Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families to work cooperatively with other employees.
Plan, conduct and document and/or coordinate all required Fire/Internal Disasters and External Mass Casualty Drills.
Maintain neat, clean, well groomed, professional appearance.
Capable of generating enthusiasm, and developing a cooperative relationship with employees.
Utilize information from Licensing and Certification Surveys, Employee Evaluations, Facility Rounds and recommendations from the Administrator and department heads to identify education needs.
Organize In Service education program for staff including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of education provided.
Prepare annual In Service schedule.
Prepare and post a monthly In Service calendar.
Maintain records of In Services as required by regulations.
Plan and conduct meaningful In Service education programs according to requirements for nursing personnel and all facility staff to assure competency in and new skills, and as directed by Administrator.
Make rounds and observe delivery of patient care.
Coordinate infection control surveillance program.
Supervise staff, including taking or assisting with appropriate disciplinary measures.
Complete all forms required by the Department of Health in relation to the In Service and education programs.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by Administrator or Director of Nursing.
Provide direct resident/patient care.
Must maintain employee/resident/patient confidentiality at all times.
Supervisory Requirements Assist with the overall supervision of and management of the staff.
Qualifications Education and/or Experience Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing and possession of a valid license from the state to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN or LPN).
BSN preferred.
One (1) year experience providing direct patient care in long term care facility in addition to one (1) year of experience planning, implementing and evaluating education programs in nursing.
2 years or more experience preferably in a long term care facility.
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 and employees.
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 Current Registered Nursing License (RN) or LVN/LPN License.
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Type: Permanent Location: Hanford, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:02:08
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Orchard Post Acute
If you are an MDS wanting to be part of an amazing culture while making a genuine difference, look no further than Gateway Post Acute.
As the premier skilled nursing facility in Porterville, CA, Our around-the-clock nursing staff is ready to assist our residents in achieving individual goals.
At Gateway 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!
Full-time days shift Monday-Friday
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 MDS LVN to join our team.
Successful candidates will have the following:
* Valid LVN License in California
* Valid BLS
* Excellent communication skills
* 1 year experience in MDS
Full Job Description
The MDS Coordinator coordinates and assists with completion and submission of accurate and timely interdisciplinary MDS Assessments, CAAs, and Care Plans according to CMS RAI Manual Regulations and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
* Must be currently licensed/registered in State of Ca.
Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
* Must have one (1) years' nursing experience.
Geriatric nursing experience preferred.
* Must have CRN C Certification (clinical compliance)
* Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation.
CPR certification must remain current during employment.
A primary function of the MDS nurse is to assess resident care needs, direct and supervise staff to meet the resident's needs, coordinate with other members of the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT) develop and implement a plan of care that meets the individual needs of each resident.
The MDS nurse also provides direct resident/patient care and reports to the DON.
Essential Duties
* Maintain a system by which new admissions, annual reviews, and quarterly reviews are to be initiated and completed within the required periods.
* Conduct observations and interviews as well as evaluations required for MDS and/or care plan preparations.
* Complete the Minimum Data Set (MDS) within 7 days of admission in coordination with other members of the Inter-Disciplinary Team.
* Review orders with the appropriate nurse daily or more frequently if necessary.
* Provide direct resident/patient care as needed.
* Review accidents/incidents and critically ill/unstable residents.
* Review New Admissions/Medicare Specialized therapies, i.e., IV Therapy and Pressure Sores, Stage 3 and 4.
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Type: Permanent Location: Porterville, US-CA
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:02:07
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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: La Grange, US-KY
Salary / Rate: Not Specified
Posted: 2024-09-03 08:02:07
