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Jet Health Admissions RN - Weekend in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Admissions RN - Weekend
Albuquerque, NM (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=6743+Academy+Rd.+NE+Albuquerque+NM+USA+87109)
Job Type
Full-time, Part-time
Description
Klarus Home Health & Hospice / Jet Health, Inc. is seeking a compassionate and skilled Home Health Nurse to join our team. The primary functions of this role are to perform admissions and administer nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family, and referring agency, and assume the responsibility for coordination of care.
Requirements
Assess home health patients utilizing the Nursing Assessment and LCD criteria to identify physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
Develop and document the plan of care in correlation with the assessment.
Provide nursing care utilizing infection control measures (OSHA).
Work with the Interdisciplinary Group to ensure patient/family needs are met.
Communicate with attending physicians, home health physicians, and other physicians involved in the patient’s care.
Timely submission of all required paperwork.
Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
Meet productivity standards.
Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.
Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other healthcare professionals.
Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
Licensure: Current state license as a Registered Nurse. Proof of current CPR certification. Current Driver's License.
Experience: Two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting and one-year full-time hospice experience preferred.
Skills: Strong assessment and clinical skills, excellent communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team. Familiarity with infection control measures (OSHA). Knowledge of State and Federal regulations. Good interpersonal skills.
Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid driver's license. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in patients' homes in various conditions and locations.
Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
Ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally.
Some exposure to unpleasant weather.
PRN emergency call availability.
Physical and Mental Effort:
Prolonged standing and walking required, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients.
Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition.
Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Benefits:
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Short / Long Term Disability Insurance
Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
401k Plan
Company-paid life insurance
Competitive compensation
Salary Description
$30 - $50 per hour