Registered Nurse | Parker, AZ

Pennant Group•Parker, AZ

About The Position

River Valley is seeking a Registered Nurse to plan, organize, and coordinate home care services. The nurse draws on community resources to direct personalized care for individuals and families in their homes and communities, with an emphasis on community health education and experience. The role includes developing individualized plans of care in partnership with patients, representatives, and caregivers; delivering ordered nursing services; coordinating with physicians and other care providers; and supporting safe discharge planning. The nurse also supervises home health aides and, as directed, LPNs/LVNs and HHAs/CNAs. The employer is an operating subsidiary of The Pennant Group, Inc.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing and licensed in the state where practicing.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Ability to drive or access transportation for agency-related travel; maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance and have access to an automobile.
Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated observation, problem-solving, verbal and written communication, and nursing skills per competency checklist.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
Able to perform the physical demands described, including walking or standing for prolonged or considerable periods; lifting, positioning, or transferring patients; lifting supplies and equipment; and reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching.
Visual acuity and hearing sufficient to perform required nursing skills.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience, including at least one year in public health or home care nursing; this experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and initiate plans of care and take responsibility for ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and individualized care planning with the patient, representative, and caregivers.
Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures and provide services ordered by the physician and indicated in the plan of care.
Provide counseling and education to patients, caregivers, and families.
Prepare clinical notes and update the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days.
Communicate with the physician responsible for the home health plan of care and other healthcare practitioners about the plan and the patient's needs or condition changes; obtain or receive physician orders as required.
Identify discharge planning needs during care plan development and implement them before the patient is discharged.
Coordinate the care plan with community health-related contacts.
Participate in the agency's quality assessment and performance improvement program and agency-sponsored in-service training.
Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
Ensure arrangements for necessary equipment, items, and services are available.
Instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks.
Supervise LPNs/LVNs and/or HHAs/CNAs as directed.
Follow written and oral instructions and comply with training requirements.
Maintain patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.