Contractual Weekend Rn Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Canyon Home Care is hiring for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work 1 on 1 with pediatric patients on weekends for 8-12 hour day and Night shifts. Training available for new or inexperienced nurses.

Why Join the Canyon Team?

- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

- Paid training and licensing

- Flexible scheduling - PT and FT

- College Partnership programs & opportunities for continuing education

- Benefits*: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. 401(k) savings plan. PTO.

Responsibilities:

- Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or services provided to client(s) receiving contracted services, as required

- Initiates the plan of care when directed and requests from prescriber any necessary revisions as patient status and needs change - Incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions based on patient diagnosis and established goals

- Intervenes as applicable in response to changes in patient/client condition and reports such changes to appropriate physician or supervisor

- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, as well as monitors and documents effectiveness of intervention - Reviews plan of care and program protocols and identifies areas for healthcare teaching/education, care coordination, goal setting and discharge planning needs, as applicable

Requirements:

- Current Registered Nurse (RN) or (LPN) License for the state in which the nurse practices.

- Current Health Certificate (per facility Registered Nurse (RN) contract or state regulation). - Current PPD or Chest X-Ray. - Current BLS card.

- One-year prior Registered Nurse (RN) or (LPN) experience preferred but not required.

Canyon Home Care has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.

Canyon Home Care is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides services in accordance with the plan of care.
2. Makes the initial evaluation visit, determines the immediate care and support needs of the patient, assesses
3. eligibility and homebound status and develops the plan of care in coordination with other IDT members.
4. Regularly reevaluates the patients nursing needs and revises the care plan to meet the patients needs.
5. Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.
6. Furnishes those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skill.
7. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
8. Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on patients in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
9. Coordinates services with other members of the IDT, all physicians involved in the patient care, other care providers, patient, representative and caregivers when appropriate.
10. Informs physician and other personnel of changes in the patients condition and needs.
11. Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing related needs.
12. Participates in in-service programs, supervising and teaching other nursing personnel.
13. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
14. Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition. Completes certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries.
15. Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient.
16. Refers to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker
17. those patients requiring their specialized skills.
18. Supervises the LPN/LVN every 30-days and supervises the HHA/CNA every 14-days (or per regulatory requirements) and teaches other nursing personnel.
19. Assigns home health aides to specific patients with written patient care instructions.
20. Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care.
21. Participates in peer review and quality management as assigned.
22. Participates in utilization review of medical records as assigned.
23. Gives total patient care as needed.
24. Takes on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays as assigned.
25. Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, and transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
26. Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 diagnoses and codes.
27. Observes confidentiality, safeguards all patient related information.
28. Attends staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
29. Completes documentation and paperwork in a timely manner per Agency policy.
30. Immediately reports to Administrator/Clinical Manager any patient incidents/variances or complaints.
31. Demonstrates competent performance of technical skills according to established procedures.
32. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
33. Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities.
34. Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy.
35. Reports all incomplete work assignments to Clinical Manager.
36. Appearance is always within Agency standard; is clean and well-groomed.
37. Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments.
38. Maintains clean and neat work environment.
39. Demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking and decision making.
40. Maintains current CPR certification.
41. Performs other duties as assigned.