Home Health | Compassionate Care

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Job Description:

Provides care/services to patients including the administration of treatments and medications according to the patient’s plan of care.
Prepares clinical and progress notes.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care/services provided.
Reports any changes in the patient’s condition or plan of care to the Registered Nurse.
Participates in the nursing process by evaluating and making recommendations for revisions to the plan of care, as appropriate.
Only performs treatments or special procedures as authorized by the Home Health Agency and deemed competent to perform by the Clinical Manager.
Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique, as required.
Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
Demonstrates competency in providing patient care/services and provides care/services in accordance with professional standards and the state’s nurse practice act.
Provides appropriate patient education and teaching materials.
Reviews the patient’s medications; updates the patient’s medication profile when there are new, changed, or discontinued medications; and notifies the Registered Nurse of medication changes.
Communicates with other team members, as appropriate, regarding the patient’s status.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, educational in-services, and committee meetings,
as appropriate.
Participates in the on-call rotation as requested.
Reports adverse events, incidents, and grievances/complaints (patients and/or personnel) to the Clinical Manager.
Documents the patient’s progress and effectiveness in meeting goals and outcomes.
Participates in the patient’s discharge planning.
Participates in the agency’s Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program, as appropriate.
Adheres to the agency’’s policies and procedures.
Maintains confidentiality of all aspects of job performance.
Practices proper infection control and utilizes PPE as indicated.
Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations in performance of job functions.
Performs other related functions as directed.

Requirements:

A graduate of an approved school of nursing who is licensed as an LPN/LVN by the state in which practicing.
At least one year of recent nursing experience preferred.

Division: Home Health
Location: South Valley

Clinical Manager

Requirements:

Provides skilled occupational therapy services and assessment in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.

Assesses patient’s functional status, establishes goals, and develops a plan of care.

Provides direct occupational therapy treatment to patients to improve or restore physical function, activities of daily living (ADLs), and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs).

Instructs patients, families, and caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment and compensatory techniques to maximize independence.

Therapeutic activities to restore physical function include exercises for neuromuscular re-education and cognitive re-training.

Therapeutic tasks and activities to restore sensory-integrative function.

Treatments address upper-extremity function: functionality, mobility, range of motion and strength; safety needs; and energy conservation.

Compensatory techniques to improve level of independence in ADLs.

Designing, fabricating, and fitting orthotic and/or self-help devices to compensate for loss of function.

Evaluates the home environment for safety concerns and recommends home equipment.

Assigns and supervises COTAs as required by state regulations, if any, and accreditation standards.

Assigns and supervises Home Health Aides as required by Medicare/Medicaid and state regulations, if any.

Participates in patient care conferences as needed or required by person.

Demonstrates competency in providing care/services and provides care/services in accordance with the plan of care.

Completes appropriate competencies for Occupational Therapists and COTAs as directed by the Clinical Manager.

Maintains accurate and timely clinical records.

Communicates with the physician and other team members regarding the patient’s plan of care and progress.

Participates in the agency’s quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) program as requested.

Participates in in-service programs and continuing education as required.

Maintains confidentiality of all patient and agency information.
Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations in performance of job functions.

Performs other related functions as directed.

Division: Home Health
Location: Bakersfield, Ridgecrest