Solid Surface Care Inc Hayward Jobs in Usa

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

  1. Complete the initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of patient and family/caregiver needs and provide direct or supervised nursing services based on a developed plan of care.             

  2.  Develop an individualized plan of care, in collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team, patient, and family, based on assessment, identification of needs, and patient and family/caregiver goals and preferences. Incorporate palliative nursing interventions.

  3.  Communicate with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient’s needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient’s condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required.
 

  4.  Work closely with other members of the IDG, and in cooperation with family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care.
 

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

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

1.0 45% QUALITY OF WORK

1.1 15%

Utilizing all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to effectively carry out the Plan of Care for each patient as evidenced by:

• Assessing the patients’ and family/caregivers’ physical, psychosocial, bereavement, environmental, safety, and developmental needs.
• Implementing the Hospice Plan of Care as prescribed by the physician and in conjunction with the other members of the interdisciplinary group, and revising the Hospice Plan of Care as patients’ needs change.
• Providing care to patients and families through the utilization of interventions and evaluation of outcomes of care.
• Managing all aspects of the patient’s plan of care, based on the changing needs of the patient and family/caregiver, to anticipate, prevent, treat, and manage pain and other undesirable symptoms through ongoing communication of collected data and assessment findings, and collaborating with other interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide support, instruction, and education of the patient, family and other caregivers who participate in the care of the patient in relation to needs identified on the plan of care, including, but not limited to: disease process and progression, medications, pain, symptoms associated with disease, oxygen safety, hospice philosophy, and care of the terminally ill.

1.2 15%

Effectively and efficiently assists in the care of hospice patients and assists in the coordination of care with the interdisciplinary team.

• Maintains open communication and coordination of care, acting as a liaison between hospice medical provider, patient/family, and hospice team.
• Performs ongoing assessment of the patient based on the Plan of Care and communicates findings to the Hospice Physician and other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
• Performs and reports assessment findings of the patient’s pain and other undesirable symptoms to the Hospice Physician in a timely manner.
• Maintains an accurate and updated medical record, including all coordination of care notes, on-going assessments, communications with others involved in patient’s care, and any other information pertinent to the care of the patient.
• Provides supervision of patients’ assigned LPN and CNA, in accordance with Medicare guidelines and agency policy.
• Attends and participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• Reports abuse and neglect in accordance with state laws and regulations as well as organization policy and procedure.

1.3 10%

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

• Documents nursing assessments, identified problems, measurable goals of care, and limitations to provision of care, care interventions, and response to care in the electronic medical record.
• Documents all patient related visits and phone calls within the EMR and ensures documentation is completed and synchronized after visit completion.
• Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Documents all physician orders received within the EMR.
• Consults and collaborates with the hospice interdisciplinary team and others involved in the patient’s care.
• Maintains close contact with the patient’s family/caregiver to provide information, support, and continuity of care.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with long-term care facility personnel to support patient care and ensure quality symptom management.

1.4 5%

Contributes to program effectiveness as evidenced by:

• Provides holistic, patient/family-centered care across treatment settings to ensure continuity of care and facilitate attainment of goals of care.
• Provides medication review and reconciliation of medication list within the EMR. Ensures medications necessary to ensure patient comfort are available.
• Maintains a high level of knowledge pertaining to the management of pain and symptoms in the dying process.
• Participates in the provision of 24/7 on-call nursing services.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes and completion of required annual training.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

2.0      30%           EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS:

2.1      20%            Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently as evidenced by:

• Scheduling self to reduce driving time and mileage and utilizing resources to prevent duplicate driving or trips by determining if others are in the area.
• Ordering only supplies that are needed and is conscientious of minimizing on-hand inventory.
• Ensuring Durable Medical Equipment (DME) is ordered in bulk to reduce delivery cost.
• Ensuring provision of medical supplies is limited to only what is needed in the home.
• Assessing and cleaning medical supply care boxes, bags, and electronic devices every month, maintaining appropriate documentation
• Practicing personal cost containment by responsible use of equipment, supplies, and resources.

2.2      10%            Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance team performance as evidenced by:

• Reporting to work on time and returning promptly from errands, breaks, and meals.
• Managing personal work schedule and time off to promote smooth agency operations.
• Assisting other team members to ensure completion of all work assignments.
• Demonstrating flexibility with changing workload/assignments.
• Does not exceed accrued PTO or qualified leave of absence(s).* cannot exceed

3.0      25%           TEAM WORK, MISSION, VISION, VALUES:

3.1      25%            Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the team (i.e. co-workers, supervisors, physicians, etc.) as evidenced by:

• Responding to all customers in a courteous, sensitive and respectful manner.
• Demonstrating respect for team members.
• Managing stress and personal feelings without a negative impact on the team
• Working collaboratively and cooperating with other departments.
• Completing the review period without any formal disciplinary action.
• Presenting a clean and neat appearance in personal attire and one’s work area.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

  1.       Education:  Graduate of NLN accredited school of nursing and current license to practice professional nursing as a Registered nurse in the state; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

  2.       Licensure / Certifications:  Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification.

  3.       Experience:  Minimum of one years’ clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred.
 

  4.       Essential Technical/Motor Skills:  Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements.  Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers, etc.
 

  5.       Interpersonal Skills:  Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

  6.       Essential Physical Requirements:  Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and supporting patients
 

  7.       Essential Mental Abilities:  Ability to concentrate with large volumes of paperwork and data entry, handle pressure of deadlines, good judgment, ability to organize and prioritize workload independently. Emotional/mental stability and stamina
 

  8.       Essential Sensory Requirements: Keen observation skills.
 

  9.       Exposure to Hazards:  May be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in workin

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

  1. Complete the initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of patient and family/caregiver needs and provide direct or supervised nursing services based on a developed plan of care.             

  2.  Develop an individualized plan of care, in collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team, patient, and family, based on assessment, identification of needs, and patient and family/caregiver goals and preferences. Incorporate palliative nursing interventions.

  3.  Communicate with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient’s needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient’s condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required.
 

  4.  Work closely with other members of the IDG, and in cooperation with family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care.
 

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

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

1.0 45% QUALITY OF WORK

1.1 15%

Utilizing all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to effectively carry out the Plan of Care for each patient as evidenced by:

• Assessing the patients’ and family/caregivers’ physical, psychosocial, bereavement, environmental, safety, and developmental needs.
• Implementing the Hospice Plan of Care as prescribed by the physician and in conjunction with the other members of the interdisciplinary group, and revising the Hospice Plan of Care as patients’ needs change.
• Providing care to patients and families through the utilization of interventions and evaluation of outcomes of care.
• Managing all aspects of the patient’s plan of care, based on the changing needs of the patient and family/caregiver, to anticipate, prevent, treat, and manage pain and other undesirable symptoms through ongoing communication of collected data and assessment findings, and collaborating with other interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide support, instruction, and education of the patient, family and other caregivers who participate in the care of the patient in relation to needs identified on the plan of care, including, but not limited to: disease process and progression, medications, pain, symptoms associated with disease, oxygen safety, hospice philosophy, and care of the terminally ill.

1.2 15%

Effectively and efficiently assists in the care of hospice patients and assists in the coordination of care with the interdisciplinary team.

• Maintains open communication and coordination of care, acting as a liaison between hospice medical provider, patient/family, and hospice team.
• Performs ongoing assessment of the patient based on the Plan of Care and communicates findings to the Hospice Physician and other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
• Performs and reports assessment findings of the patient’s pain and other undesirable symptoms to the Hospice Physician in a timely manner.
• Maintains an accurate and updated medical record, including all coordination of care notes, on-going assessments, communications with others involved in patient’s care, and any other information pertinent to the care of the patient.
• Provides supervision of patients’ assigned LPN and CNA, in accordance with Medicare guidelines and agency policy.
• Attends and participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• Reports abuse and neglect in accordance with state laws and regulations as well as organization policy and procedure.

1.3 10%

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

• Documents nursing assessments, identified problems, measurable goals of care, and limitations to provision of care, care interventions, and response to care in the electronic medical record.
• Documents all patient related visits and phone calls within the EMR and ensures documentation is completed and synchronized after visit completion.
• Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Documents all physician orders received within the EMR.
• Consults and collaborates with the hospice interdisciplinary team and others involved in the patient’s care.
• Maintains close contact with the patient’s family/caregiver to provide information, support, and continuity of care.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with long-term care facility personnel to support patient care and ensure quality symptom management.

1.4 5%

Contributes to program effectiveness as evidenced by:

• Provides holistic, patient/family-centered care across treatment settings to ensure continuity of care and facilitate attainment of goals of care.
• Provides medication review and reconciliation of medication list within the EMR. Ensures medications necessary to ensure patient comfort are available.
• Maintains a high level of knowledge pertaining to the management of pain and symptoms in the dying process.
• Participates in the provision of 24/7 on-call nursing services.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes and completion of required annual training.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

2.0      30%           EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS:

2.1      20%            Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently as evidenced by:

• Scheduling self to reduce driving time and mileage and utilizing resources to prevent duplicate driving or trips by determining if others are in the area.
• Ordering only supplies that are needed and is conscientious of minimizing on-hand inventory.
• Ensuring Durable Medical Equipment (DME) is ordered in bulk to reduce delivery cost.
• Ensuring provision of medical supplies is limited to only what is needed in the home.
• Assessing and cleaning medical supply care boxes, bags, and electronic devices every month, maintaining appropriate documentation
• Practicing personal cost containment by responsible use of equipment, supplies, and resources.

2.2      10%            Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance team performance as evidenced by:

• Reporting to work on time and returning promptly from errands, breaks, and meals.
• Managing personal work schedule and time off to promote smooth agency operations.
• Assisting other team members to ensure completion of all work assignments.
• Demonstrating flexibility with changing workload/assignments.
• Does not exceed accrued PTO or qualified leave of absence(s).* cannot exceed

3.0      25%           TEAM WORK, MISSION, VISION, VALUES:

3.1      25%            Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the team (i.e. co-workers, supervisors, physicians, etc.) as evidenced by:

• Responding to all customers in a courteous, sensitive and respectful manner.
• Demonstrating respect for team members.
• Managing stress and personal feelings without a negative impact on the team
• Working collaboratively and cooperating with other departments.
• Completing the review period without any formal disciplinary action.
• Presenting a clean and neat appearance in personal attire and one’s work area.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

  1.       Education:  Graduate of NLN accredited school of nursing and current license to practice professional nursing as a Registered nurse in the state; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

  2.       Licensure / Certifications:  Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification.

  3.       Experience:  Minimum of one years’ clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred.
 

  4.       Essential Technical/Motor Skills:  Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements.  Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers, etc.
 

  5.       Interpersonal Skills:  Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

  6.       Essential Physical Requirements:  Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and supporting patients
 

  7.       Essential Mental Abilities:  Ability to concentrate with large volumes of paperwork and data entry, handle pressure of deadlines, good judgment, ability to organize and prioritize workload independently. Emotional/mental stability and stamina
 

  8.       Essential Sensory Requirements: Keen observation skills.
 

  9.       Exposure to Hazards:  May be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in workin

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

Hour of Operations: Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 8am-8pm

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

2.     Effectively and efficiently manages the assessment of new patients and coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team, and performs follow up visits when necessary.

3.     Appropriately communicates with the physician (Attending and Hospice) regarding the patient’s needs, response to treatment, and changes in the patient’s condition; obtain/receive physician orders as required.

4.     Work closely with other members of the IDG, and in cooperation with family/caregiver to provide holistic physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care.

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.

1.0 40% QUALITY OF WORK:

1.1 15%

Utilizing all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to effectively develop the Plan of Care for each patient as evidenced by:

• Develop nursing intervention based on physiological needs and clinical assessment appropriate for the patient’s age and developmental stage.
• Providing and/or facilitating beginning education according to the Plan of Care and within the level of understanding and developmental age for both the patient and his/her family.
• In collaboration with the patient/family and the physician, performs and documents a thorough, timely initial assessment to determine the eligibility for hospice and to identify needs and problems based on age and prognosis.
• Collaborates with the patient, physician (Attending and Hospice) and other members of the interdisciplinary team in developing an individualized plan of care appropriate to patient’s age and clinical status.
• Implements interventions in a manner consistent with agency policy and discipline standards.  Evaluates patient response to interventions according to agency policy.
• Obtains physician orders and utilizes data collected during the admission assessment; agency teaching guidelines and appropriate nursing skills to implement and follow an established plan of care.

1.2 12%

Effectively and efficiently manages the care of new admissions and coordinates care with interdisciplinary team.

• Plans admission process the day before admission when possible by calling patient and gathering necessary supplies and paperwork.
• Conferences with case manager and other members of interdisciplinary team regarding the status of patient and provides appropriate paperwork to follow the plan of care.
• Make appropriate referrals to other disciplines when indicated and provides information related to patient’s status.
• Appropriately informs the physician (Attending and Hospice) and other members of interdisciplinary team of any changes in patient’s condition, safety issues, or other complications that might impede the plan of care.
• Informs supervisor of any potential or actual client concerns, risk  management issues and referrals to Child/Adult Protective Services 100% of time.
• Provides scheduled and PRN visits to patients when requested by the Management Team.

1.3 8%

Appropriately communicates information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and discipline specific guidelines as evidenced by:

• Completes all forms accurately and in accordance with agency guidelines/policies.
• Appropriately describes the patient’s functional limitations to justify hospice eligibility.
• Documents all verbal orders for new or changed orders according to agency guidelines.
• Completes clinical notes in accordance with agency guidelines and time frames.
• Consistently describes interdisciplinary, interagency, and intragency communication and coordination of services as per agency guidelines.
• Documents involvement of the patient and family in the development of the plan of care.

1.4 5%

Contributes to program effectiveness as evidenced by:

• Demonstrating understanding of the interdisciplinary team approach and continuum of care in accordance with the hospice mission.
• Incorporating recommendations and goals of other disciplines and patient/family into nursing visits.
• Demonstrating willingness and ability to accommodate agency needs in order to provide optimum patient care.
• Accepting constructive criticism as evidenced by implementation of suggested actions for improved performance.
• Promoting change and being proactive in suggesting ideas and new ways of doing things.
• Demonstrating ability to prioritize and enhance services during fluctuating patient census.

2.0 20% PRODUCTIVITY/USE OF TIME:

2.1 10%

Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently as evidenced by:

• Participating in continuous performance improvement and completing all required educational programs for the Agency and profession.
• Recognizing and performing duties in an independent manner.
• Accepting personal responsibility for the completion and quality of work outcomes.
• Meeting assigned deadlines.
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment.

2.2 10%

Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance team performance as evidenced by:

• Reporting to work on time and returning promptly from errands, breaks, and meals.
• Managing personal work schedule and time off to promote smooth agency/unit operations.
• Assisting other team members to ensure completion of all work assignments.
• Demonstrating flexibility with changing workload/assignments.

3.0 20% TEAM WORK:

Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the team (i.e. co-workers, supervisors, physicians, etc.) as evidenced by:

• Communicating in a positive and productive manner.
• Demonstrating respect for team members.
• Managing stress and personal feelings without a negative impact on the team.
• Maintaining positive attitude about assignments and team members.
• Promoting professional / personal growth of co-workers by sharing knowledge and resources.
• Working collaboratively and cooperating with other agencys / units.

4.0 20% MISSION, VISION, VALUES:

4.1 10%

Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.

• Responding to all customers in a courteous, sensitive and respectful manner.
• Abiding by the confidentiality and ethics policies of Well Care Hospice.
  • Participates in community outreach activities that promotes goals and objectives of the agency.

4.2 10%

Continuously and effectively demonstrates customer service standards of courtesy, efficiency, and presentation as evidenced by:

• Practicing personal cost containment by responsible use of equipment, supplies, and resources.
• Completing the review period without a formal disciplinary action.*
• Presenting a clean and neat appearance in personal attire and one’s work area.
• Performing his / her job in accordance with documented procedures established to maintain the safety and health of patients, employees, and visitors and demonstrates compliance in the proper wearing and use of protective clothing and equipment to conform to the OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen Standard and also reports any exposure to the appropriate Manager in a timely manner.*

* Not exceedable.

Failure to “Meet” an asterisk category will result in a “Does Not Meet” for the standard.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

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

  2.    Licensure / Certifications:  Must have current Registered Nurse license in NC, NC drivers license with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization, and a current American Heart Association CPR certification.

  3.    Experience:  Minimum of one years’ clinical experience required; hospice experience preferred.

  4.    Essential Technical/Motor Skills:  Working knowledge of Word, E-mail, typing of 30 wpm, basic technical or medical knowledge of home health billing requirements.  Advanced customer service skills to respond with simple answers, etc.

  5.    Interpersonal Skills:  Ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

  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 requir

JOB SUMMARY

  The home health registered nurse 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:  Neonates - 0-28 days, Infant - 1-12 months, Child - 1-12 years,

  Adolescent - 13-17 years, Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to

  established policies, procedures, guidelines and nursing standards of care.  This

  position is responsible for the care and case management of patients in all stages of life

  in their homes based on the nurse’s experience and competency evaluation.

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.

DaVita is seeking a Patient Care Technician who is looking to give life in an outpatient dialysis center. You can make an exceptional difference in the lives of our patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. Do you desire to deliver care in an empathetic, compassionate way - the way you'd want your own care to be?

If you haven't considered Nephrology before, read on as we think that you should.

Joining DaVita as Patient Care Technician (PCT) is an exciting opportunity to jump start your career in the health care industry! With paid, extensive training, you will gain the skills needed to care for our patients and build a network of other health care professionals across the geography where you live. Once you have successfully completed training, you will join a holistic team of care professionals including nurses, dietitian, social workers, and other experienced PCTs to care for our patients. It's not a job, it's giving life and a career based on passion and purpose.

DaVita which is Italian for \"giving life\" is working to provide quality service to patients, partners, and teammates. Our mission is to be the Provider, Partner, and Employer of Choice.

Our PCTs also find DaVita professionally fulfilling. To help advance your career, we offer clear paths to higher levels of responsibility and compensation through our Clinical Ladders program. Through DaVita's Bridge to your Dreams program, teammates who have been in their role for six consecutive months and in good standing, are eligible to receive tuition assistance up front to pursue their dream of becoming a DaVita RN and getting their Associates Degree in Nursing. We also have dedicated training to become a Facility Administrator, and training to become a Regional Operations Director. Your success is driven by your performance and desire.

Some details about this position:

• No Dialysis experience is required.
• Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic other than your assigned home clinic.
• Potential to float to various clinics during and after your training.
• You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What you can expect:

• Direct Patient Care. Spend the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment.
• Our PCTs care for multiple patients.
• Technician Duties. To monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup. Please note you will have exposure to blood and needles.
• Building long-term relationships with your patients who are suffering from end stage renal disease and are receiving treatment on average 3 times/week. You will also be responsible for educating patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics.
• Team. Cross functional team of clinicians including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers and leadership. PCTs work under the supervision of a RN.

What we'll provide:

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, and more
• Paid training

Requirements:

• Desire to enter the health care field to care for other people in need
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be comfortable working around blood and needles
• Must be comfortable mixing acid or bicarb
• Physical and mental ability to work long hours (some shifts are 12+ hours) on your feet so wear comfortable shoes! Our work ends when it's safe for our patients.
• Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.
• Health care experience a plus including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification.
• DaVita requires teammates to comply with Federal and State requirements related to vaccination against Covid-19. This includes being up to date with vaccinations or having a qualified exemption. For our teammates who work to support in-patient treatments in hospital or healthcare systems, there may be additional booster requirements prior to providing patient care services.

DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performance programs. We expect our teammates to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Take the first step and apply now.

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as \"a place where I belong.\" Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

The Medical Assistant functions under the direction of the Physician, Clinical Lead, Clinical Nurse Supervisor, Nurse Supervisor and/or Office Manager. Recognizes patient's needs and symptoms in advance. Provides care for the patient under the physician's direction. Includes preparing patient for exams, assisting during treatments, coordinating tests and follow-up care and recording treatment in the medical record. Assists with explaining patient instructions to the patient/family. Demonstrates competency and skills to serve patients of all ages including neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations. Performs other duties as necessary related to front office registration, laboratory testing, and radiology functions within a specialty setting.

Clinical and Non-Clinical Duties and Expectations

• Register patient upon entrance to facility
• Perform all necessary registration operations
• Prepare equipment and rooms and aid physician with treatment of patients
• Perform vitals and other duties to prep patients
• Rotate among various clinical and non-clinical service areas such as lab, x-ray, and front office
• Main safety needs of the patient
• Cross train other team members

Diagnostic Imaging Duties and Expectations

• Perform radiographic and other diagnostic imaging procedures to assist clinical team and physicians in treatment of the patients.
• Prepare and position the patients for imaging procedures ensuring all proper techniques including radiation protection.
• Obtain optimum views as ordered by the physician
• Process images and review for proper identification and quality control.
• Cross train other team members
• Complete and maintain logs, reports, and documentation

Laboratory Duties and Expectations

• Properly start lab equipment daily and maintain daily logs and documentation requested
• Perform laboratory tests according to orders and instructions
• Draw blood samples from patients and perform Point of Care testing
• Order and stock supplies weekly
• Perform daily quality control and cleaning procedures according to guidelines
• Cross train other team members

Patient Liaison

• Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc.) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity.
• Always partners with the patient and significant others and/or family (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g. Huddles; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and explanation of physicians instructions); keeping the patient at ease in the physicians office, and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care.
• Practices using current clinical practice standards.

Team Work and Collaboration

• Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (huddles, interdisciplinary rounds); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment.
• Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.

Professional Development and Initiative

• Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, and population specific education.
• May be asked to serve as a preceptor for onboarding Medical Assistants/students and is an exemplary role model for all staff or students for all disciplines to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling professionalism and creating a healthy work environment.

Evidence Based Practice and Research

• Promotes Evidence based practice, regarding safe, quality patient care. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products.
• Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes. May serve as practice Safety Coach.
• Participates in data collection poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions.

Resources and Support

• Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum during giving direct patient care.
• Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., relevant patient populations).
• Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources.

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

• High School Diploma General or GED General
• Other / Certificate Medical Assisting

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Cert Medical Assistant
• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Phlebotomy certification within 60 Days Preferred and Must complete the required OSHA training course for operators of radiology equipment within sixty days of hire. within 60 Days Required and Must have successfully passed a Medical Assistant credentialing body examination:

AAMA (CMA), AMT (RMA), NHA (CCMA), NCCT (NCMA), or MedCA.

Upon Hire Required

Work experience in a practice setting Preferred and Specific experience in practice specialty Required and Radiology experience Preferred and will provide training within first sixty days. Required

Must be organized and attentive to detail. Must be able to work quickly and efficiently to assure patient comfort and satisfaction. Able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills. The employee should also be able to adhere to the WellStar Credo and Code of Conduct.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful workand enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Now Hiring: Personal Care Attendants / Home Care Aides (HCA)

Make a Difference Every Day with Amada Senior Care

Are you a compassionate, dependable caregiver who finds purpose in helping others live safely and comfortably at home? Were looking for dedicated Home Care Aides (HCA) to join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors and their families.

At Amada Senior Care, caregiving is more than a job its a calling.

Our Mission

The mission of Amada Senior Care is to enrich the lives of our clients, their families, our staff, and the senior community in which we serve. Our goal is to set the standard of care in our industry by creating a personalized and exceptional senior care experience.

Our Core Values

We look for team members who embody the following:

• Compassionate & Charitable We serve others with genuine care and a giving heart.
• Competitively Driven to Be the Best We strive for excellence in everything we do.
• Urgency in All Things We act promptly and responsibly to meet the needs of our clients and families.
• Confidently Humble We are skilled and professional while remaining teachable and respectful.
• Farmer/Entrepreneur Mentality We take ownership, stay proactive, and continuously grow.
• Grateful We appreciate the opportunity to serve and value our clients, families, and teammates.
• If these values describe you, wed love to meet you.

What Youll Do

As a Personal Care Attendant / Home Care Aide, youll provide hands-on support that promotes dignity, independence, and well-being for clients in their homes.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with bathing, showering, and personal hygiene
• Providing grooming support (hair care, shaving, skin care, nail filing)
• Helping with toileting and incontinence care
• Safely transferring clients (bed, chair, wheelchair, shower, vehicle)
• Assisting with dressing and mobility
• Turning and repositioning to prevent bed sores
• Supporting ambulation and range-of-motion exercises
• Providing medication reminders (non-administration only)
• Monitoring and reporting changes in client condition
• Documenting care provided and using simple technology for clock-in/out and care plans

Youll play a vital role in helping clients feel safe, respected, and cared for every day.

What Were Looking For

To qualify, you must:

• Be currently registered as a Home Care Aide (HCA) in California
• Have a valid California drivers license
• Maintain valid auto insurance in your name
• Have a reliable personal vehicle
• Maintain a clean driving record
• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Pass a background check and Live Scan
• Provide negative TB test results at time of hire
• Complete required orientation and state training

Were also looking for caregivers who are:

• Reliable and punctual
• Calm and confident under pressure
• Strong communicators
• Physically capable of performing hands-on personal care
• Comfortable using basic mobile technology

Physical Requirements

This position is physically active and requires the ability to safely perform personal care tasks, including:

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 30 pounds independently
• Assisting with client transfers using proper body mechanics and transfer equipment
• Supporting partial weight-bearing clients
• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting, and reaching
• Assisting clients in and out of beds, chairs, wheelchairs, bathtubs, and vehicles
• Repositioning clients in bed
• Performing repetitive movements associated with personal care tasks
• Maintaining physical stamina throughout assigned shifts
• Caregivers must be able to safely respond in urgent or emergency situations and perform all duties in a safe, professional manner.

Compensation details: 18.5-21 Hourly Wage

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Come Join the Premier Infusion & Healthcare Family! At Premier we offer employees stability and opportunities for advancement. Our commitment to our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Respect and Excellence in People applies to our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve. This is a rewarding place to work!

Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services is a preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families in Southern CA. Our rapidly growing home health and infusion services deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Customers choose Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services because we are united by a single, shared purpose: We are committed to bettering the quality of life for our patients. This is not only our stated mission but is what truly drives us each and every day. We believe that our greatest competitive advantage, our greatest asset are our employees, our Premier Family in and out of the office sets Premier apart.

PREMIER BENEFITS - For FULL TIME Employees:

● Competitive Pay

● 401K Matching Plan - Up to 4%

● Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

● Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

● Employer Paid Life Insurance

● Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance

● Paid Vacation Time Off

● Paid Holidays

● Referral Incentives

● Employee Assistance Programs

● Employee Discounts

● Fun Company Events

Description of Responsibilities

The Nutrition Care Specialist III performs a variety of specialized duties to support the nutrition support department. Responsibilities include assisting Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Nutrition Care Specialist I & II in coordinating enteral nutrition (EN) and supporting patient care management. The role involves processing and managing enteral nutrition orders within the EMR system, coordinating the timely delivery of formulas and supplies, and maintaining accurate patient records. Nutrition Care Specialist III also troubleshoots supply and equipment issues, manages inventory, and supports compliance with clinical, operational, and regulatory standards.

Reporting Relationship

Nutrition Support Supervisor

Responsibilities:

1. Enteral order entry and refills:

• Accurately enter orders into the EMR system, including processing the initial dispense, supply ticket, and faxing orders to home health.
• Calls patients to coordinate the timely and accurate delivery of enteral formula, equipment, and supplies, prioritizing the PHD program.
• Assist with maintaining the enteral census.
• Prioritize utilizing the preferred enteral formulary of Nestle.
• Process order changes and calculate formula amounts based on an ordered supply amount.
• Provides patient education on home enteral nutrition including formula use, tolerance troubleshooting, and EN pump operation and programming.
• Comply with the 90-day pump preventive maintenance protocol to meet ACHC standards.
• Coordinate care with RD, MD and home health agencies.
• Obtain updated weights, patient formula/supply inventory at home, patient compliance and any enteral feeding issues, and relay them to the Registered Dietitian as appropriate.
• Support non-dietitian, patient-related issues within the Nutrition Care Specialist III scope.

2. Nutrition Support Duties

• Participate in Medicare qualification processes for home EN and PN.
• Assists Registered Dietitians (RDs) with Medicare Infusion Initial Assessments.
• Reviews medication profiles and collaborates with pharmacists or RDs on medication reconciliations.
• Support the RDs with staying compliant with reviewing and signing enteral work orders in a timely manner.
• Provides troubleshooting for tolerance issues within scope of practice.

2. Perform data entry:

• Perform data entry of patient medication profiles to maintain ACHC standards.
• Discharge patients from EMR system at the end of therapy.

3. Enteral team liaison:

• Act as liaison for the Enteral team with the Nutrition Support department.
• Communicate with doctors, nurses, and hospitals regarding patient care
• Able to communicate well with the pharmacy staff, nutrition support team and supervisor.

1. Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies.
2. Participate in the pharmacy’s Performance Improvement program as requested by the Performance Improvement Coordinator.
3. Participate in pharmacy committees when requested.
4. Participate in in-service education programs provided by the pharmacy.
5. Pursue continuing education programs appropriate to job responsibilities and certification requirements.
6. Pursue continuing education programs appropriate to job responsibilities and certification requirements.
7. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
8. Comply with and adhere to the standards of this role as required by ACHC, Board of Pharmacy, Board of Nursing, Home Health Guidelines (Title 22), Medicare, Infusion Nurses Society, NHIA and other regulatory agencies, as applicable.

The following functions require the professional judgment of a pharmacist or dietitian and may not be performed by a Nutrition Care Specialist III:

1. Acceptance of verbal prescriptions.
2. Certification of filled prescriptions.
3. Weighing or measuring active drug ingredients without verification by a pharmacist.
4. Reconstitution of prefabricated medication without verification by a pharmacist.
5. Entry of orders into the computer system without verification by pharmacist.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Flexible and able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
2. Organizational skills are sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.
3. Ability to evaluate options and to make efficient decisions.
4. Current knowledge of all applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, rules, and regulations.
5. Computer skills that include proficiency with spreadsheets and use of the internet, as well as word processing, and efficient use of the internet and e-mail.
6. Ability to use good judgment and work with minimal direction.
7. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to express technical issues in “layman” terms.
8. Knowledge of basic medical terminology

Position Qualifications:

1. Must be within one year of obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in Foods and Nutrition.
2. Prior experience in a hospital, pharmacy, or home health company is of benefit.
3. Prior experience in a consumer related business is also of benefit.
4. Experience in nutrition support in an acute care or long term care facility is desirable.

Patient Care Manager

Location: Culver City

Position: Patient Care Manager

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Patient Care Manager

Salary: $110,000-$126,200/year

Schedule: Mon-Fri

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Offer Based on Years of Experience

Reimagine Your Career in Home Health

Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care. We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together. 

Be the Best Patient Care Manager You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we want to meet you!

• Previous experience in home care setting with two years management or supervisory experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of accepted professional standards and practice, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements

Required Certifications and Licensures:

• Registered nurse with current licensure to practice nursing in the practicing state.

Our Investment in You 

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Paid time off and paid holidays 
• Professional development opportunities 
• Company-matching 401(k) 
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts 
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees 
• And more!

Come As You Are 

At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.