Overview
$10,000 Sign on bonus if an External hire.
Peds Home Care - Family Memeber
Will hire an Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
40 hours a week
Full Time Benefits
The Case is for Johnston Iowa.
Provide skilled nursing care to pediatric-young adult patients with special health care needs for shifts of time in the patient's home.
Perform prescribed activities directed under the patient's physician's care which may include; patient assessments, feedings, respiratory system management, medication administration, activities of daily living, and therapy programs.
Assist in care coordination with care team. May be responsible for transportation of patient.
Responsibilities
- Delivers quality patient care consistent with Home Health Conditions of Participation, qualifying home care criteria, payer coverage criteria, and providing visits / treatments consistent with the plan of care.
- Communicates with Registered Nurse Case Manager / Clinical Supervisor and participates in care coordination to achieve high quality care.
- Performs other duties as requested by the Clinical Manager / Clinical Supervisor to facilitate smooth and effective operations of the organization.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of clinical records and time entry.
- Monitors the patient care process to evaluate and improve care, collaborating with providers and other health care workers to provide comprehensive health assessment, treatment and follow up evaluation.
- Provides patient, family, and / or caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and safety issues.
- Employee is responsible for completion of communication tasks and activities in a timely manner. This would include, but is not limited to : responding to email, voicemail or telephone messages, promptly, accurately, and professionally;
- attending staff meetings and Pediatric Learning Lab / skills fair as scheduled; asking questions of team members and supervisors when needing clarification about various day-to-day issues or patient needs;
and reviewing employee communication pieces, to stay aware of UnityPoint at Home programs and initiatives.
Qualifications
- Graduate of State Board approved program for Licensed Practical Nurses or Registered Nurse and valid license as Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures
- Maintenance of an acceptable driving record (i.e., no "OWI" convictions in last 7 years or no more than 3 moving violations in last 3 years).
An unacceptable driving record may result in suspension, termination or transfer to another position not requiring the ability to drive.
- Ability to work as a collaborative team member.
- CPR : Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team - For the second consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit https : / / dayinthelife.unitypoint.org / to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
UPaHomeNursing
- Area of Interest : Nursing;
- FTE / Hours per pay period : 1.0;
- Department : SN Hours- Ext- DM;
- Shift : Full Time;
- Job ID : 136552;