Home Health LPN or RN

Bear Lake Memorial Hospital • Montpelier, ID

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Bear Lake Memorial Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated RN or LPN to work in the Home Health Department.

Requirements

• A Registered Professional Nurse duly licensed to practice and registered under the laws of the State of Idaho.
• A current CPR card.
• Adherence to the ethical and personal standards as described in the Code For Professional Nurses.
• Able to perform the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Cooperates with medical staff, and all personnel to carry out Home Health policies and ensure the best possible care to all patients.
• Valid Drivers license and available automobile in good operating condition with current insurance.
• Have the ability to contribute to the mission/culture of the most caring hospital.
• Must be kind and compassionate, with excellent organizational skills, excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Proven ability with confidentiality and HIPAA.
• Must be able to drive to and from patients’ homes in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time, must be able to do a moderate amount of bending and twisting.

Responsibilities

• Develops, initiates, and evaluates initial and recurring treatment plans, conferring with doctors and interdisciplinary team, including preventative and rehabilitative procedures.
• Demonstrates and teaches healthcare to patients and families and provides specialized nursing skills.
• Assists patients and families toward self-help in recognition and solution of physical, emotional, and environment health problems and accepting responsibility for care.
• Maintains communication with supervisor and other staff regarding patient and staff schedules and specific information regarding patient needs.
• Observes, evaluates, and reports to MD on patients’ physical and emotional status, reaction to drugs or treatment: interpret social and physical factors in environment that affect patient care.
• Prepares clinical summaries, discharge summaries, and progress notes in a timely manner.
• Attends case conferences, staff meetings, in-service, and continuing education programs.
• Supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aides
• Assist with weekend, holiday, and 24 hour on-call assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level