$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Pay is based off of experience.

LOVE WHAT YOU DO!

Do you have a passion for health care and a passion for life? If so, join the team that is committed to providing excellence in nursing and life-changing care! Horizon Home Health & Hospice is looking for hospice nurses in the Fruitland, Idaho area who are compassionate, have strong clinical skills and enjoy being a part of an amazing team. To learn more about Horizon Home Health & Hospice, please visit www.horizonhh.com

JOB SUMMARY

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs/coordinates 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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

1. Develops and initiates the plan of care and assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership

with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s);

2. Initiates proper preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures and provides services

that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care;

3. Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling;

4. Provides patient and caregiver education;

5. Prepares clinical notes;

6. Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care. Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.

Communication

1. Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least

every sixty days.

2. 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.

3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.

Additional Duties

1. Participating in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.

2. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.

3. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are

available.

4. Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks.

5. Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)/ Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and/or Home Health Aids (HHAs)/Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), as directed.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications

1. Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.

2. Graduate of National League for nursing accredited school of nursing.

3. Maintains a current CPR certification.

4. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

5. Minimum of two years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.

6. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

7. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides.

8. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications; nursing skills per competency checklist.

9. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.

About Horizon Home Health and Hospice

Horizon is one of Idaho's oldest and largest Home Health agencies. We have been in business for over 20 years and currently have 7 branches from Fruitland to Twin. We pride ourselves on our quality of care and ethical business practices as well as our foundational Core Values CAPLICO- - -Celebrate, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love one another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership. How we do it: CELEBRATING successes large or small. We hold each other ACCOUNTABLE with respect and professionalism. Our PASSION FOR LEARNING allows us to teach our team members the latest and most advanced Home Health and Hospice education. Our LOVE ONE ANOTHER atmosphere shows we work as a team with trust and compassion. The growth we have experienced reveals that we are INTELLIGENT RISK TAKERS with our processes and procedures. But what really sets us apart from all the others is our CUSTOMER SECOND philosophy. Employees are our main and most important focus. We achieve job fulfillment by promoting OWNERSHIP through the independence that Home Health and Hospice offers. Horizon is Idaho’s EMPLOYER OF CHOICE and we want you to join us as we PROVIDE LIFE CHANGING SERVICE to all those we touch.

Pay: Starting at $38 / hour

Supplemental pay:

• Signing bonus

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid training
• Flexible schedule

Job types: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education: Associate's degree

Work location: On-site