Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Guaranteed Full Time Hours

Bridge Home Health and Hospice•San Diego, CA

67d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to bring your talent and passion for delivering exceptional patient care to a team that’s transforming lives? At Bridge Home Health & Hospice, we are driven by our commitment to excellence in serving communities across California. For over a decade, our vision has remained clear: to set the standard in compassionate post-acute care and provide unwavering support for patients and their families. Our culture is built on compassion, where every team member plays a vital role in our success. We celebrate diversity, live by our core values, and strive to be both the provider and employer of choice. If you're looking for a career with meaning, growth, and impact, Bridge is the place for you! Req #323 Home Health - Full Time - San Diego and surrounding areas Guaranteed Full Time hours! Earn More Per Visit – Your Hard Work, Rewarded! Our unique compensation structure is designed to value your time and effort. You will receive a guaranteed weekly compensation of $1,800–$2,040 with the opportunity to make additional compensation. This means more flexibility, more control over your schedule, and a clear connection between your dedication and your paycheck. Join us to enjoy a role that rewards your efficiency and commitment! Guaranteed Hourly Plus Paid Per Visit Additional Compensation Range(s): $75.00–$85.00 Job Description Summary The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum of 2 years licensed experience (California).
Current licensure in state and CPR certification.
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
Must possess a valid California Driver’s License with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, with one (1) year of home health care experience preferred.
Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides.

Responsibilities

Patient Care:
Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)
Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.
Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
Communication:
Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days.
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.
Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan
Additional Duties:
Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
Instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks.
Must adhere to the company attendance and reliability guidelines, which are an essential function of the job to ensure quality, and consistent patient care.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) of this job. The incumbent(s) may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in the description.