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Nurse Practitioner | Family Practice

Location: Mountain Home, ID

Employer: Adelphi Locums

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Start Date: ASAP

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Family Practice NP in Mountain Home, Idaho, 83647!

Job Quick Facts

• Specialty: General Medicine NP
  
• Location: Idaho - Mountain Home, Grangeville - Moscow, Sandpoint
  
• Service Setting: Outpatient
  
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical only
  
• Shift Coverage: Compensation & Pension Exam, Separation Health Assessments
  
• Shift Schedule: PRN (as needed basis) - Half day (4 hrs or less) - Full day (4-8 hrs)
  
• Duties: - Perform exams; primarily interview-based with some physical assessment: range of motion testing, muscle strength testing. - No prescribing, no treatment
  
• Other Info: - Mountain Home: 1 day/week - Grangeville: 2 days/week - Moscow: Half day/week - Sandpoint: Half day/week
  
• Malpractice Insurance Covered
  

• Active ID License
  
• ANNP
  
• Own personal laptop (No MAC/Apple)
  
• DMA Certification or willing to obtain
  
• Provider must have their own office
  
• Proficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular.
  
• Must be within 50 miles of location
  
• NPDB Report
  

About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.

1709796EXPPLAT

Doctor of Medicine | Family Practice

Location: Mountain Home, ID

Employer: Adelphi Locums

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Start Date: ASAP

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Family Practice MD in Mountain Home, Idaho, 83647!

Job Quick Facts

• Specialty: General Medicine
  
• Location: Idaho - Mountain Home, Grangeville; - Moscow & Sandpoint
  
• Service Setting: Outpatient
  
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical only
  
• Shift Schedule: PRN (as needed basis) - Half day (4 hrs) or - Full day (4-8 hrs) - Able to work weekends, if desired/needed
  
• Duties: - Perform one-time non-treatment Compensation & Pension Exams & Separation Health Assessments. - Exams are primarily interview-based w/ some physical assessment (range of motion testing, muscle strength testing) - No prescribing, no treatment
  
• Other Info: - Must have their own office space in any: - Mountain Home: 1 day/week - Grangeville: 2 days/week - Moscow: Half day/week - Sandpoint: Half day/week - Willing to accept: FM/IM/Orthopedic Surg/Anyone w/ General Med OR compensation & pension experience.
  
• Malpractice Insurance Covered
  

• Active ID License
  
• BC
  
• Own a laptop (No MACs/Apple)
  
• DMA Certification or willing to obtain
  
• Must have their own office
  
• Proficient in METs testing, evaluating & diagnosing respiratory & cardiovascular.
  
• Must be within 50 miles from the facility
  
• CV w/ current home address listed
  
• Self-Query NPDB (pulled within 30 days)
  
• Copy of ECFMG cert (if attended school in a diff country)
  

About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.

1709826EXPPLAT

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Shifts Available:

Full-Time Days

PRN

Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.

Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

The Physical Therapist performs physical therapy evaluations and treatments as ordered by qualified physicians in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Essential Activities and Tasks

Expectation and Care Management - 60%

• Initiates contact with physician for orders and treatment plan formulation and/or revision as the patient's condition requires.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the patient OASIS assessments, Evaluations, and discharge OASIS documentation.
• Performs physical therapy treatments as prescribed by the physician, evaluating and treating patients by applying appropriate therapy techniques and modalities in client's home environment.
• Recommends modifications or changes in the patients' Plan of Care based on evaluation of their progress toward the patient goals.
• Educates/instructs/recommends patient, family members and other health team members of the proper techniques, for exercise program, precautions and self care activities to assure safety for caregivers and patient.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team meeting (ITM) by exchanging team information on the progress and discharge plan in order to provide the highest level of continuity of care for the patient.
• Communicates with client, family members, clients' advocate(s), caregivers and physicians on patient's progress and discharge plan on a regular basis.
• Conducts home visits to implement the patient's Plan of Care in use of therapeutic and self care activities for the purpose of improving function and safety in order to allow the patient to return home at their highest level of function and independence.
• Participates in discharge planning by exchanging information with staff members, family members and physician to promote continuity of client care, in accordance with corporate policies, federal, state and local guidelines.
• Ensures that all work areas, treatment areas and equipment are maintained in a clean, sanitary and safe manner.

Administration and Reporting - 20%

• Maintains current and accurate patient records through use of personal EMR device, and paper/chart documentation in accordance with company, federal, state, and local guidelines.

People Management and Development - 10%

• Coaches and influences the work of the Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants (LPTA) regarding the performance expectations of their position.
• Fosters a positive work environment that attracts, retains, and motivates employees.
• Interviews, selects, and orients new employees.
• Defines, establishes, and promotes performance expectations so staff understands and demonstrates excellence through high quality and consistent performance.
• Evaluates job performance of staff in accordance with the company policy and procedure and provides developmental guidance to staff for improved performance and growth.
• Monitors accountability with organization requirements prescribed by the Employee Handbook.
• Participates in the development, planning, scheduling, conducting, and monitoring of in-service training programs, on-the-job training, and orientation programs for departmental staff.
• May assist to ensure that there is a reasonable and sufficient plan for staffing should a direct report be absent or a position be vacant.
• Responds timely and thoughtfully to questions, requests, and work product from departmental staff that has been provided for review and approval.

Quality, Compliance and Risk Management - 10%

• Maintains compliance with all standards, regulations and rules pertinent to services provided.
• Respects confidential information and follows all company policies and procedures.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Physical Therapist (PT) required.

Experience

• One year experience as a Physical Therapist in a hospital, long-term care facility, or home health agency preferred. New graduates welcome.
• Experience in the care of geriatric and physical therapy patients required.
• Knowledge of treatment modalities.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

• Sitting - Up to 6 hours/day
• Standing - Up to 6 hours/day
• Walking - Up to 6 hours/day
• Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling patients or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 pounds
• Driving - Up to 6 hours/day
• Work weekends, evenings, and holidays - As needed for coverage
• Subject to patients with various disease processes - Occasional
• May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work day
• Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - I

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.

Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

The RN Case Manager - Home Health is responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of quality home health care and services, ensuring compliance in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Essential Activities and Tasks

Care Management and Service Delivery - 70%

• Provides ongoing assessment and nursing care to patient in homes and health care facilities. Ensures an accurate evaluation of patient needs, develops and implements a comprehensive care plan that addresses current needs. For home health, identifies when patients need or qualify for additional services and notifies appropriate team member or team leader.
• Follows current nursing professional standards of practice and agency approved protocols for home health.
• Provides quality plan and symptom management for the comfort of patients.
• Communicates with other health care providers about changes in condition and patient needs.
• Assesses patient and caregiver needs and provides education when necessary.
• Commitment to high quality customer service for internal and external customers.
• Oversees the implementation of the patient's plan of care. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan on an ongoing basis.

Quality and Compliance Management - 30%

• Audits and maintains current and accurate patient records through use of laptop computers and paper/chart documentation in accordance with policies, federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Participates in quality improvement projects as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of requirements of regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, and third party payers.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.

Experience

• One year experience in acute care or medical-surgical nursing required.
• Experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet required.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

• Sitting - Up to 4 hours/day
• Standing - Up to 8 hours/day
• Walking - Up to 6 hours/day
• Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling patients or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 pounds
• Driving - Up to 6 hours/day
• Work weekends, evenings, and holidays - Required as scheduled
• On-call availability - 24/7 for emergencies
• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, and cuts - Work day
• Subject to patients with various disease processes - Occasional
• May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work day
• Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - I

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient’s age and diagnosis.

2. Effectively and efficiently manages the care of a caseload of patients and coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team.

3. Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.

4. Contributes to program effectiveness.

5. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.

6. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.

7. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.

8. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.

9. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.

10. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Education:  Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.

2. Licensure / Certifications:  Current license to practice professional nursing in the State in which providing care (NC/SC).  CPR certification required.

3. Experience:  One year RN experience and a total of 2 or more years clinical experience is required.  Supplemental experience may include experience as LPN, CNA, military medic, EMT or related experience.  Home health experience preferred. Less than 1 year RN experience requires 1 year of clinical experience as LPN (Internal use only).  Therapy Assistants (PTA, OTA) with 1 year of Home Health experience and at least 6 months RN experience (internal use only).

4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills:  Hand/eye coordination in order to give injections, use computer, etc.  Must be able to communicate and be literate in the English language.  Able to manipulate patient care equipment, to properly transfer and guard patients.

5. Interpersonal Skills:  Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, patients’ families, physicians and staff in order to effectively care for the patients.

6. Essential Physical Requirements:  Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care.  Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients.  Positioning of patients, giving patients baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort.  Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing and fine motor manipulation.

7. Essential Mental Abilities:  Must be able to assess a patient’s condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to care/treatment, and to explain/teach patients about their condition/recovery.  Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short-and long-term memory.  Able to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care.  Able to learn and use supportive services.

8. Essential Sensory Requirements:  Ability to visually assess patients and to utilize sight to implement and evaluate plan of care (changing dressings, starting IVs, regulating IV’s, maintain equipment as to readouts, etc.).  Utilize hearing to auscultate lung sounds, bowel sounds, hear alarms, and effectively communicate with patients, families, physician, and staff.

9. Exposure to Hazards:  Noise, exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids, infectious diseases, and needle puncture wounds.  May be exposed to dangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting.  May encounter patients and other situations which present a potential threat to personal safety.  May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes.

10. Hours of Work:  Variable Monday - Friday, weekends and holidays as needed.  Flexible schedule to accommodate staffing needs.

11.  Population Served:  Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.

12.  Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.

Salary Range: $72,800 - $78,000 per year*

*This range reflects our commitment to attracting top talent and is based on market rates and individual qualifications.

The home health Baylor RN uses the nursing process (assesses, plans, implements, evaluates) to provide patient care in the home setting.  Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including:   Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to established policies, procedures, guidelines and  nursing standards of care.  This position is primarily responsible for the initial assessment and case development of patients in all stages of life in their homes based on the nurse’s experience and competency evaluation.  Will perform non-start-of-care visits as necessary to ensure physician’s orders are being followed and patient is receiving quality care.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient’s age and diagnosis.

2.    Effectively and efficiently manages the assessment of new patients and coordinates care with a multi-disciplinary team, and performs follow up visits when necessary.

3.    Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.

4.    Contributes to program effectiveness.

5.    Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.

6.    Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.

7.    Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.

8.    Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.

9.    Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.

10.  Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1.    Education:  Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.

2.    Licensure / Certifications:   Current license to practice professional nursing in the State in which providing care (NC/SC).

3.    Experience:  Two years nursing experience, home health experience preferred.

4.    Essential Technical / Motor Skills:  Hand/eye coordination in order to give injections, use computer, etc.  Must be able to communicate and be literate in the English language.  Able to manipulate patient care equipment, to properly transfer and guard patients.

5.    Interpersonal Skills:  Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, patients’ families, physicians and staff in order to effectively care for the patients.

6.    Essential Physical Requirements:  Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care.  Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients.  Positioning of patients, giving patients baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort.  Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing and fine motor manipulation.

7.    Essential Mental Abilities:  Must be able to assess a patient’s condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to care/treatment, and to explain/teach patients about their condition/recovery.  Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short-and long-term memory.  Able to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care.  Able to learn and use supportive services.

8.    Essential Sensory Requirements:  Ability to visually assess patients and to utilize sight to implement and evaluate plan of care (changing dressings, starting IVs, regulating IV’s, maintain equipment as to readouts, etc.).  Utilize hearing to auscultate lung sounds, bowel sounds, hear alarms, and effectively communicate with patients, families, physician, and staff.

9.    Exposure to Hazards:  Noise, exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids, infectious diseases, and needle puncture wounds.  May be exposed to dangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting.  May encounter patients and other situations which present a potential threat to personal safety.  May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes.

10.  Hours of Work:  Typically Fri – Sun, with additional times possible

11.  Population Served:  Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.

12.  Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.

Salary Range: $72,800 - $78,000 per year*

*This range reflects our commitment to attracting top talent and is based on market rates and individual qualifications.

The home health Baylor RN uses the nursing process (assesses, plans, implements, evaluates) to provide patient care in the home setting.  Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including:   Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to established policies, procedures, guidelines and  nursing standards of care.  This position is primarily responsible for the initial assessment and case development of patients in all stages of life in their homes based on the nurse’s experience and competency evaluation.  Will perform non-start-of-care visits as necessary to ensure physician’s orders are being followed and patient is receiving quality care.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient’s age and diagnosis.

2.    Effectively and efficiently manages the assessment of new patients and coordinates care with a multi-disciplinary team, and performs follow up visits when necessary.

3.    Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.

4.    Contributes to program effectiveness.

5.    Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.

6.    Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.

7.    Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.

8.    Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.

9.    Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.

10.  Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1.    Education:  Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.

2.    Licensure / Certifications:   Current license to practice professional nursing in the State in which providing care (NC/SC).

3.    Experience:  Two years nursing experience, home health experience preferred.

4.    Essential Technical / Motor Skills:  Hand/eye coordination in order to give injections, use computer, etc.  Must be able to communicate and be literate in the English language.  Able to manipulate patient care equipment, to properly transfer and guard patients.

5.    Interpersonal Skills:  Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, patients’ families, physicians and staff in order to effectively care for the patients.

6.    Essential Physical Requirements:  Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care.  Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients.  Positioning of patients, giving patients baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort.  Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing and fine motor manipulation.

7.    Essential Mental Abilities:  Must be able to assess a patient’s condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to care/treatment, and to explain/teach patients about their condition/recovery.  Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short-and long-term memory.  Able to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care.  Able to learn and use supportive services.

8.    Essential Sensory Requirements:  Ability to visually assess patients and to utilize sight to implement and evaluate plan of care (changing dressings, starting IVs, regulating IV’s, maintain equipment as to readouts, etc.).  Utilize hearing to auscultate lung sounds, bowel sounds, hear alarms, and effectively communicate with patients, families, physician, and staff.

9.    Exposure to Hazards:  Noise, exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids, infectious diseases, and needle puncture wounds.  May be exposed to dangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting.  May encounter patients and other situations which present a potential threat to personal safety.  May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes.

10.  Hours of Work:  Typically Fri – Sun, with additional times possible

11.  Population Served:  Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.

12.  Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.

Salary Range: $72,800 - $78,000 per year*

*This range reflects our commitment to attracting top talent and is based on market rates and individual qualifications.

The home health Baylor RN uses the nursing process (assesses, plans, implements, evaluates) to provide patient care in the home setting.  Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including:   Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to established policies, procedures, guidelines and  nursing standards of care.  This position is primarily responsible for the initial assessment and case development of patients in all stages of life in their homes based on the nurse’s experience and competency evaluation.  Will perform non-start-of-care visits as necessary to ensure physician’s orders are being followed and patient is receiving quality care.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient’s age and diagnosis.

2.    Effectively and efficiently manages the assessment of new patients and coordinates care with a multi-disciplinary team, and performs follow up visits when necessary.

3.    Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.

4.    Contributes to program effectiveness.

5.    Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.

6.    Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.

7.    Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.

8.    Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.

9.    Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.

10.  Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1.    Education:  Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.

2.    Licensure / Certifications:   Current license to practice professional nursing in the State in which providing care (NC/SC).

3.    Experience:  Two years nursing experience, home health experience preferred.

4.    Essential Technical / Motor Skills:  Hand/eye coordination in order to give injections, use computer, etc.  Must be able to communicate and be literate in the English language.  Able to manipulate patient care equipment, to properly transfer and guard patients.

5.    Interpersonal Skills:  Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, patients’ families, physicians and staff in order to effectively care for the patients.

6.    Essential Physical Requirements:  Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care.  Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients.  Positioning of patients, giving patients baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort.  Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing and fine motor manipulation.

7.    Essential Mental Abilities:  Must be able to assess a patient’s condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to care/treatment, and to explain/teach patients about their condition/recovery.  Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short-and long-term memory.  Able to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care.  Able to learn and use supportive services.

8.    Essential Sensory Requirements:  Ability to visually assess patients and to utilize sight to implement and evaluate plan of care (changing dressings, starting IVs, regulating IV’s, maintain equipment as to readouts, etc.).  Utilize hearing to auscultate lung sounds, bowel sounds, hear alarms, and effectively communicate with patients, families, physician, and staff.

9.    Exposure to Hazards:  Noise, exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids, infectious diseases, and needle puncture wounds.  May be exposed to dangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting.  May encounter patients and other situations which present a potential threat to personal safety.  May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes.

10.  Hours of Work:  Typically Fri – Sun, with additional times possible

11.  Population Served:  Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.

12.  Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.

Salary Range: $72,800 - $78,000 per year*

*This range reflects our commitment to attracting top talent and is based on market rates and individual qualifications.

The home health Baylor RN uses the nursing process (assesses, plans, implements, evaluates) to provide patient care in the home setting.  Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including:   Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to established policies, procedures, guidelines and  nursing standards of care.  This position is primarily responsible for the initial assessment and case development of patients in all stages of life in their homes based on the nurse’s experience and competency evaluation.  Will perform non-start-of-care visits as necessary to ensure physician’s orders are being followed and patient is receiving quality care.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements and evaluates patients according to the patient’s age and diagnosis.

2.    Effectively and efficiently manages the assessment of new patients and coordinates care with a multi-disciplinary team, and performs follow up visits when necessary.

3.    Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines.

4.    Contributes to program effectiveness.

5.    Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.

6.    Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.

7.    Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.

8.    Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.

9.    Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.

10.  Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1.    Education:  Graduate of an accredited or approved school of nursing, either an AD, Diploma, or BSN program.

2.    Licensure / Certifications:   Current license to practice professional nursing in the State in which providing care (NC/SC).

3.    Experience:  Two years nursing experience, home health experience preferred.

4.    Essential Technical / Motor Skills:  Hand/eye coordination in order to give injections, use computer, etc.  Must be able to communicate and be literate in the English language.  Able to manipulate patient care equipment, to properly transfer and guard patients.

5.    Interpersonal Skills:  Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, patients’ families, physicians and staff in order to effectively care for the patients.

6.    Essential Physical Requirements:  Ability to transfer and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 50 pounds in the assessment and implementation of patient care.  Requires frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients.  Positioning of patients, giving patients baths and ambulating patients expending much physical effort.  Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing and fine motor manipulation.

7.    Essential Mental Abilities:  Must be able to assess a patient’s condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient’s response to care/treatment, and to explain/teach patients about their condition/recovery.  Requires higher level of mental faculties accompanied by short-and long-term memory.  Able to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care.  Able to learn and use supportive services.

8.    Essential Sensory Requirements:  Ability to visually assess patients and to utilize sight to implement and evaluate plan of care (changing dressings, starting IVs, regulating IV’s, maintain equipment as to readouts, etc.).  Utilize hearing to auscultate lung sounds, bowel sounds, hear alarms, and effectively communicate with patients, families, physician, and staff.

9.    Exposure to Hazards:  Noise, exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids, infectious diseases, and needle puncture wounds.  May be exposed to dangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting.  May encounter patients and other situations which present a potential threat to personal safety.  May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes.

10.  Hours of Work:  Typically Fri – Sun, with additional times possible

11.  Population Served:  Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.

12.  Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.