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RN - After HoursHospice of Havasu
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Job Start Date:08/02/2019Type of Position:Part Time
Number of Openings:1
Job Location & Contact:
365 Lake Havasu Ave S
Lake Havasu City, AZ86403
928-453-2111
Email
Job Description:
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY • This position is responsible for providing end-of -life hospice services under the direction of the Clinical Services Manager ensuring that nursing needs are met as identified in the patient’s initial, comprehensive and updated assessments. The R.N. will provide comprehensive skilled -nursing care with-in his/her scope of practice according to techniques and established standards to maximize the comfort of the terminally ill patient in the home or facility setting. This position carries supervisory responsibilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Ensure that Hospice philosophy of care as defined by state and federal regulations is appropriately implemented. • Provide assessments and nursing care in patient’s residence; administer treatments and medication in accordance with accepted standards; provide personal assistance, medical attention, and emotional support. • Provide procedural techniques to evaluate human injuries and diseases including symptom identification and appropriate treatments. • Maintain accurate, detailed written reports in compliance with policy and federal regulations; in collaboration with the Case Manager modify care plans as indicated by patient responses and changing conditions. • Observe and provide accurate, timely documentation of nursing measures, medication administration, and changes in patient’s condition. • Pronounce patient time of death. • Communicate the patients changing needs and plan of care to the Hospice Physician and team members involved in that care, utilizing minimum necessary use of PHI and conditions of access. • Collaborate and communicate effectively as part of the team to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. • Provide education and training to the patient’s primary care giver(s) as appropriate to their responsibilities for the care and services identified in the plan of care. • Provide services necessary for the palliation and management of the terminal illness and related conditions, including interventions to manage pain and symptoms. • Carry out physician’s orders accurately. • Provide care in a respectful, dignified manner as identified in the agency’s Patient’s Right’s statement. • Implement the Five Rights of Medication Administration: The right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right route, and the right time. • Comply with infection control policies and procedures at all times. • Attend all in-services and IDT meetings as required. • Practice safety in the workplace • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. • Advocate for patient’s best interest. • Keep the Clinical Services Manager fully informed. • Fluent in the English language. • Ability to position self to move about, ascend, descend or traverse, transport, operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect or detect, perceive, identify, recognize, observe, inspect and assess are required. Ability to convey, communicate, speak clearly and exchange information, converse with, discern, and express oneself. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Education: • Graduation from an accredited R.N. program. Training Requirements: (Credentials, licenses or certificates) • Current Arizona R.N. license. • Current CPR Certification. Experience: • Two years of varied clinical nursing experience; home health or hospice preferred. Knowledge Requirements: • Hospice Philosophy of care; working knowledge of current hospice guidelines. • Patient’s Rights. • Understanding of pathology, disease processes, pain, and symptom management. • Knowledge and support of agency’s safety and OSHA policies. • Understanding of HIPAA Privacy Standards and related agency policies. • Demonstrated understanding and compliance with agency policies, including but not limited to documentation, continuing education, work schedules and required HR documents, State and Federal policies and procedures, laws and regulations. • Customer Service Principles. Skills and Ability: • Structure and content of English language including the meaning and spelling of words, alphabetization, rules of composition and grammar. • Calculate general math computations. • Moderate computer skills in Microsoft Office applications • Utilize proper body mechanics and safe working techniques. • Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution. Demonstrated Behavioral Competencies: • Cope with multiple losses; manage stress in a healthy way. • Maintain professional boundaries with patients, families, community and staff. • Work with diverse social and economic situations without imposing own values. • Sensitivity to others. • Sensitivity to confidential matters. • Acceptance of diversity. • Maintain cultural competency and humility. • Ethical and honest. • Self-Management with minimal supervision. • Relate effectively with patients, physicians, community institutions etc.
Experience Required:
• Two years of varied clinical nursing experience; home health or hospice preferred.
How to Apply:
www.hospicehavasu.org
Application Deadline:
Dec 31, 2019
RN-Visit NurseHospice of Havasu
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Job Start Date:08/02/2019Type of Position:Full Time and Per Diem
Number of Openings:5
Job Location & Contact:
365 Lake Havasu Ave. S
Lake Havasu City, AZ86403
928-453-2111
Email
Job Description:
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY • This position is responsible for providing on-call and routine end-of -life hospice services under the direction of the R.N. Case Manager ensuring that nursing needs are met as identified in the patient’s initial, comprehensive and updated assessments. The R.N. Visit Nurse will provide comprehensive skilled -nursing care with-in his/her scope of practice according to techniques and established standards to maximize the comfort of the terminally ill patient in the home setting. This position may carry supervisory responsibilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Ensure that Hospice philosophy of care as defined by state and federal regulations is appropriately implemented. • Provide assessments and nursing care in patient’s residence; administer treatments and medication in accordance with accepted standards. • Provide personal assistance, medical attention, and emotional support when indicated. • Provide procedural techniques to evaluate human injuries and diseases including symptom identification and appropriate treatments. • Maintain accurate, timely, detailed written reports of nursing measures, medication administration etc. in compliance with policy and federal regulations; in collaboration with the Case Manager modify care plans as indicated by the pt.’s changing condition. • Communicate the patients changing needs and plan of care to the physician and team members involved in that care, utilizing minimum necessary use of PHI and conditions of access. • Supervise LPN’s participation and performance as it relates to the patient’s plan of care. • Pronounce patient time of death. • Collaborate and communicate effectively as part of the team to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. • Provide education and training to the patient’s primary care giver(s) as appropriate to their responsibilities for the care and services identified in the plan of care. • Provide services necessary for the palliation and management of the terminal illness and related conditions, including interventions to manage pain and symptoms. • Carry out physician’s orders accurately. • Provide care in a respectful, dignified manner as identified in the agency’s Patient’s Right’s statement. • Implement the Five Rights of Medication Administration: The right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right route, and the right time. • Comply with infection control policies and procedures at all times. • Participate in IDT meetings as required. • Attend all required in-services. • Participate in on-call and continuous care scheduling. • Practice safety in the workplace. • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. • Advocate for patient’s best interest. • Keep the R.N. Case Manager fully informed. • Fluent in the English language. • Ability to position self to move about, ascend, descend or traverse, transport, operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect or detect, perceive, identify, recognize, observe, inspect and assess are required. Ability to convey, communicate, speak clearly and exchange information, converse with, discern, and express oneself. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Education: • Graduation from an accredited R.N. program. Training Requirements: (Credentials, licenses or certificates) • Current Arizona R.N. license. • Current CPR Certification. Experience: • One year varied clinical nursing experience; home health or hospice preferred. (Continued) R.N. Level Requirements: • Level I. 1. Maintain good standing with all job requirements. • Level II. 1. Maintain good standing with all job requirements. 2. Be engaged in CHPN certification. 3. Join an internal committee; safety etc. 4. Join an external professional association. (example HPNA) 5. Participate in teaching at nurses meetings. • Level III. 1. Maintain good standing with all job requirements. 2. Possess both a B.S.N. and CHPN certification. 3. Join in an internal committee. 4. Join an external professional association. 5. Participate in teaching at nurses meetings. 6. Teach at partnering agencies. 7. Assist with clinical schedules, audits, and other managerial duties. Knowledge Requirements: • Hospice Philosophy of care; working knowledge of current hospice guidelines. • Patient’s Rights. • Understanding of pathology, disease processes, pain, and symptom management. • Understanding of pathology, disease processes, pain, and symptom management. • Knowledge and support of agency’s safety and OSHA policies. • Understanding of HIPAA Privacy Standards and related agency policies. • Demonstrated understanding and compliance with agency policies, including but not limited to documentation, continuing education, work schedules and required HR documents, State and Federal policies and procedures, laws and regulations. • Customer service principles. Skills and Ability: • Structure and content of English language including the meaning and spelling of words, alphabetization, rules of composition and grammar. • Calculate general math computations. • Moderate computer skills in Microsoft Office applications • Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution. • Utilize proper body mechanics and safe working techniques. Demonstrated Behavioral Competencies: • Cope with multiple losses; manage stress in a healthy way. • Maintain professional boundaries with patients, families, community and staff. • Work with diverse social and economic situations without imposing own values. • Sensitivity to others. • Acceptance of diversity. • Maintain cultural competency and humility. • Sensitivity to confidential matters. • Ethical and honest. • Self-Management with minimal supervision. • Relate effectively with patients, physicians, community and institutions etc.
Experience Required:
• One year varied clinical nursing experience; home health or hospice preferred.
How to Apply:
www.hospicehavasu.org
Application Deadline:
Dec 31, 2019
Medical Social Services ManagerHospice of Havasu
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Job Start Date:08/02/2019Type of Position:Full Time
Number of Openings:1
Job Location & Contact:
365 Lake Havasu Ave. S
Lake Havasu City, AZ86403
928-453-2111
Email
Job Description:
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY • This position will coordinate and supervise approved programs. The MSS Manager will be involved in researching and analyzing community needs, and facilitating approved programs. The Manager will work with the Director in helping design programs, as directed by the Director, to meet those community needs. Working with the MSS Director and staff, the MSS Manager will support the MSS Director’s implementation of programs, supervise, evaluate program goals and analyze data to determine effectiveness. This includes reporting findings to the MSS Director timely and as needed. The MSS Manager provides tactical management of all of the MSS departments. Will organize and coordinate the activities of the MSS departments by utilizing available resources to meet patient and organizational need. Manage, supervise and evaluate the work activities of all of the MSS department teams. The MSS Manager is responsible for providing end-of-life medical social services for patients and their families with 24-hour, day-to-day operations accountability and availability. The MSS Manager will assume daily responsibility for appropriate and adequate staffing, planning, organizing and managing Hospice of Havasu’s patient psycho-social services, bereavement and chaplain services. This position carries day-to-day supervisory responsibilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Ensure that Hospice philosophy of care as defined by state and federal regulations is appropriately implemented. • Provide care consistent with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization standards of practice. • Establish weekly and/or daily assignments for social services team members, according to workload, to provide advocacy, referral, problem-solving and intervention functions related to personal, family, business and financial issues related to the patient care plan. This includes participation in IDT, and other organizational meetings affecting patient and caregiver’s care. • Plan, organize, coordinate, develop, implement, and manage the day-to-day needs of Hospice of Havasu’s patient social work, psycho-social, bereavement and chaplain services, under the direction of the MSS Director. • Verify pay sheets /payroll for MSS staff for both the Lake Havasu Main Office and the Fort Mohave office. • Influence (motivate, manage, direct) and supervise day to day the social worker, bereavement and spiritual program staff at both office locations. • Provide training for staff on AHCCCS, ALTS, HPOA, Living Will, VA and other community resources. • Prepare and present annual job performance evaluations for MSS staff in a timely manner. • Assist with updating job description for MSS staff, under the direction of the MSS Director. • Administer and evaluate goals for the MSS department. • Identify problems, recommend and implement solutions and evaluate outcomes with the MSS Director. • Investigate patient complaints, file reports, and inform the appropriate individuals or authorities as required by law, keeping the MSS Director fully informed in a timely manner. • Investigate incidents or unusual happenings, file reports and inform the appropriate individuals as directed by the MSS Director notify the authorities as required by law. • Participates in the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Program and other organizational committees i.e. ethics, safety, etc. as requested by MSS Director. • Participate in the initial and ongoing training and orientation of new MSS employees, in coordination with the MSS Director. • Demonstrate experience in group dynamics, grief and loss dynamics, bereavement experience or credentialing, and a general overview of chaplain spiritual dynamics as it pertains to Hospice care. • May attend with MSS Director regularly scheduled staff meetings at the Lake Havasu City, Ft. Mohave and Polidori House offices identifying concerns; ensuring discussions are meaningful and valuable. • The MSS Manager may require doing direct social work and bereavement patient care as needed and necessary, under the direction of the MSS Director. Those duties include but are not limited to the following: • Provide initial and comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop care plans that meet the needs of the patient, family and their significant others focusing on the psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural factors that may impact their ability to cope with the dying process. • Provide initial bereavement assessments upon the patient’s admission to determine the needs of the patient’s family and other individuals focusing on the social, spiritual, and cultural factors that may impact their ability to cope with the patient’s death. • Will take into consideration the family’s coping issues such as history of previous losses, family problems, financial concerns, communication issues, drug and alcohol abuse, health concerns, mental health issues, legal concerns, presence or absence of support systems, feelings of despair, anger and guilt of abandonment. • Provide psychosocial counseling and support to the patient and family. • Provide accurate documentation of the initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments. • Provide documentation from the initial bereavement assessment and incorporate it into the bereavement plan of care and complete progress notes as required by hospice guidelines in a timely manner. • Complete and maintain electronic medical records and progress notes as required by hospice guidelines in a timely manner. This includes assistance with employee data entry to ensure completion. • Assess the patient’s financial and insurance status and assist them with obtaining community resources as indicated i.e. personal business, financial, legal housing, advance directives, etc. • Assist the family with obtaining information about choosing a residential care facility without making any individual recommendations. • Help the family caregiver with finding resources for respite when indicated. • Provide the patient or family with verbal or written resources that may be helpful to their end-of-life experience as appropriate. • Provide effective anticipatory grief and grief counseling to patients and their families taking into consideration the individual family’s beliefs, practices, religion, faith, customs, culture and ethnicity. • Provide short term-crisis intervention when necessary making appropriate referrals to community services such as local police and APS; following state and local laws and organizational policies when indicated. • Assist with special events such as life celebrations, and memorials as assigned. • Collaborate and communicate effectively as part of the team by face-to face, telephone conferences, and discussion to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. • Participate as a member and attend IDT meetings as required to establish, review and revise patient plans of care. • Attend all in-service trainings as required. • Provide counseling in a respectful and dignified manner. • Practice safety in the workplace. • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. • Advocate for the best interest of the patient and their families. • Keep the MSS Director fully informed. • Fluent in the English language. • Ability to position self to move about, ascend, descend or traverse, transport, operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect or detect, perceive, identify, recognize, observe, inspect and assess are required. Ability to convey, communicate, speak clearly and exchange information, converse with, discern, and express oneself.
Experience Required:
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Education: • Master’s degree in Social Work from and institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, with at least three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience in medical and/or mental health setting. Training Requirements: (Credentials, licenses or certificates) • Must minimally have a MSW /LMSW, LCSW preferred. Experience: • Three (3) to five (5) years’ clinical supervisory experience in a health care setting. • Must minimally have two (2) to five (5) years’ in Hospice care, dementia medical field, mental health, and drug/alcohol family dynamics. • Must possess working knowledge in grief and bereavement dynamics. Knowledge Requirements: • Hospice Philosophy of care; working knowledge of current hospice guidelines. • Business and management principles involved in resource allocation, leadership techniques, strategic planning and coordination of people. • Principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups. • Human behavior and the procedures for assessment of psychosocial issues. • Group behavior and dynamics; societal trends and influences. • Requires knowledge of grief and loss, bereavement and spiritual impact on end of life. • Stages of grief, death and dying. • Community resources including Medicaid, Medicare, financial aid, county, state and social service institutions, Veterans Administration, Arizona Long Term Care, and AHCCC’s benefits. • Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and community disaster response. • Assume responsibility for own professional development. • Knowledge and support of organization’s safety and OSHA policies. • Knowledge of Human Resource policies and regulations. • Understanding of HIPAA Privacy Standards and related organizational policies. • Demonstrated understanding and compliance with organizational policies, including but not limited to documentation, continuing education, work schedules and required HR documents, State and Federal policies and procedures, laws and regulations. • Signs and symptoms of suicide ideation. • Signs and symptoms of substance, drug and alcohol abuse. • Team building strategies. • Patient’s Rights. • Advance Directives. • Customer service principles. Skills and Ability: • Structure and content of English language including the meaning and spelling of words, alphabetization, rules of composition and grammar. • Calculate general math computations. • Moderate computer skills in Microsoft Office applications. • Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution. • Utilize proper body mechanics and safe working techniques. Demonstrated Behavioral Competencies: • Cope with multiple losses; manage stress in a healthy way. • Work with diverse social and economic situations without imposing own values. • Maintain professional boundaries with patients, families, community and staff. • Sensitivity to others. • Sensitivity to confidential matters. • Maintain cultural competency and humility. • Acceptance of diversity. • Ethical and honest. • Self-Management with minimal supervision. • Relate effectively with patients, physicians, community and institutions, etc.
How to Apply:
www.hospicehavasu.org
Application Deadline:
Dec 31, 2019
RN Case ManagerHospice of Havasu
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Job Start Date:08/02/2019Type of Position:Full Time
Number of Openings:1
Job Location & Contact:
365 Lake Havasu Ave. S
Lake Havasu City, AZ86403
928-453-2111
Email
Job Description:
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY • This position is responsible for providing end-of -life hospice services under the direction of the Clinical Services Director ensuring that nursing needs are met as identified in the patient’s initial, comprehensive and updated assessments. The R.N. Case Manager will provide leadership at IDT meetings for coordination of care, continuous assessment, and the implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care. The R.N. will provide skilled -nursing care with-in his/her scope of practice according to techniques and established standards to maximize the comfort of the terminally ill patient. This position carries supervisory responsibilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Ensure that Hospice philosophy of care as defined by state and federal regulations is appropriately implemented. • Provide supervisory functions and evaluation of Visit Nurses and CNA’s, including providing for annual reviews, etc.; ensuring that the Hospice philosophy of care as defined by state and federal regulations is appropriately implemented. • Ensure that assigned staff attends required education sessions in a timely manner. • Assign patient caseloads and monitor ability to build and manage caseloads. • Provide supervision of care by the IDT members by face-to face, telephone conferences, evaluations, discussion and by direct observation. • Communicate the patients changing needs and plan of care to the team members involved in that care, utilizing minimum necessary use of PHI and conditions of access. • Provide for adequate orientation and professional development opportunities for staff. • Provide education and training to the patient’s primary care giver(s) as appropriate to their responsibilities for the care and services identified in the plan of care. • Provide services necessary for the palliation and management of the terminal illness and related conditions, including interventions to manage pain and symptoms. • Carry out physician’s orders accurately. • Pronounce patient time of death. • Provide procedural techniques to evaluate human injuries and diseases including symptom identification and appropriate treatments. • Provide care in a respectful, dignified manner as identified in the agency’s Patient’s Right’s statement. • Implement the Five Rights of Medication Administration: The right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right route, and the right time. • Observe and provide accurate, timely documentation of nursing measures, medication administration, and changes in patient’s condition. • Comply with infection control policies and procedures at all times. • Collaborate and communicate effectively as part of the team to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. • Rotate weekend and night supervision of staff. • Practice safety in the workplace. • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. • Advocate for patient’s best interest. • Other duties as assigned. • Keep the Clinical Director fully informed. • Fluent in the English language. • Ability to position self to move about, ascend, descend or traverse, transport, operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect or detect, perceive, identify, recognize, observe, inspect and assess are required. Ability to convey, communicate, speak clearly and exchange information, converse with, discern, and express oneself.
Experience Required:
Education: • Graduation from an accredited R.N. program. B.S.N. or advanced education or certification preferred. • CHPN preferred. Training Requirements: (Credentials, licenses or certificates) • Current Arizona R.N. license. • Current CPR Certification. Experience: • Two years of varied clinical nursing experience; home health or hospice preferred. • One year nursing supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge Requirements: • Hospice Philosophy of care. • Maintain working knowledge of current hospice guidelines. • Patient’s Rights. • Safety in the workplace. • Understanding of pathology, disease processes, pain, and symptom management. • Knowledge and support of agency’s safety and OSHA policies. • Understanding of HIPAA Privacy Standards and related agency policies. • Demonstrated understanding and compliance with agency policies, including but not limited to documentation, continuing education, work schedules and required HR documents, State and Federal policies and procedures, laws and regulations. • Customer Service Principles. Skills and Ability: • Structure and content of English language including the meaning and spelling of words, alphabetization, rules of composition and grammar. • Calculate general math computations. • Business and management principles, leadership techniques and appropriate coordination of people and resources. • Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution. • Moderate computer skills in Microsoft Office applications. • Utilize proper body mechanics and safe working techniques. Demonstrated Behavioral Competencies: • Cope with multiple losses and manage stress in a healthy way. • Maintain professional boundaries with patients, families, community and staff. • Work with diverse social and economic situations without imposing own values. • Sensitivity to others. • Sensitivity to confidential matters. • Acceptance of diversity. • Maintain cultural competency and humility. • Ethical and honest. • Self-Management with minimal supervision. • Relate effectively with patients, physicians, community and institutions etc.
How to Apply:
www.hospicehavasu.org
Application Deadline:
Dec 31, 2019
In Patient RN - Polidori House Night ShiftHospice of Havasu
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Job Start Date:08/02/2019Type of Position:Full Time
Number of Openings:1
Job Location & Contact:
365 Lake Havasu Ave. S
Lake Havasu City, AZ86403
928-453-2111
Email
Job Description:
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY • This position is responsible for providing end-of -life Inpatient hospice services for up to six Polidori House patients ensuring that nursing needs are met as identified in the patient’s initial, comprehensive and updated assessments. Under the direction of the Polidori House Director the Polidori House R.N. will provide comprehensive skilled -nursing care with-in his/her scope of practice according to techniques and established standards to maximize the comfort of the terminally ill patient. This position carries supervisory responsibilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Ensure that Hospice philosophy of care as defined by State and Federal regulation is appropriately implemented. • Provide patient services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations related to the health and safety of Polidori House patients. • Provide procedural techniques to evaluate human injuries and diseases including symptom identification and appropriate treatments. • Assist with patient assessments and in the developing, monitoring and updating of individualized care plans based on the patient’s priority needs. • Assess and address signs and symptoms indicating physiological and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition. • Administer treatments and medication in accordance with accepted standards. • Provide services necessary for the palliation and management of the terminal illness and related conditions, including interventions to manage pain and symptoms. • Maintain accurate, timely, detailed written reports of nursing measures, medication administration etc. in compliance with policy and federal regulations. • Communicate the patients changing needs and plan of care to the Hospice Medical Director, physician and team members involved in that care, utilizing minimum necessary use of PHI and conditions of access. • Provide care in a respectful, dignified manner. • Ensure that the Patient’s Rights outlined in regulation are applied to every patient the same. • Assist with patient’s activities of daily living such as personal care, bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, personal hygiene, and toileting. • Follow guidelines for meal preparation, special diets, food handling and safe storage. • Assist patients at meal time and feed patients who are not able to feed themselves. • Provide patients with help in ambulation such as: moving in and out of bed, stand by assistance, and/or transferring to and from a wheelchair. • Turn and reposition bedridden patients, alone or with the assistance of another, utilizing proper techniques for patient comfort. • Provide support to the patient and family to help meet the patient’s social and emotional needs. • Provide education and training to the patient’s primary care giver(s) as appropriate to their responsibilities for the care and services identified in the plan of care. • Pronounce patient time of death. • Supervise LPN’s and CNA’s participation and performance as it relates to the patient’s plan of care. • Collaborate and communicate effectively as part of the team to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. • Carry out physician’s orders accurately and in a timely manner. • Implement the Five Rights of Medication Administration: The right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right route, and the right time. • Secure medications as required. • Act as a resource to hospice staff, patients, family members and attending physicians regarding pain and symptom management measures. • Housekeeping responsibilities include but are not limited to doing laundry, changing bed linens, cleaning kitchen, supply rooms, patient rooms, equipment and overall facility. • Maintain a clean, clutter free, fire safe environment. • Ensure that Polidori House is maintained, safe and free of hazards or unsafe conditions. • Report unsafe environments or practices to supervisor in a timely manner. • Assist in the development of clinical protocols, emergency care procedures and patient care policies. • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and programs and identify opportunities for improvement in patient care and safety. • Ensure that continuing education requirements are met in accordance with agency policy. • Comply with infection control policies and procedures at all times. • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. • Advocate for patient’s best interest. • Keeps the Polidori House Director fully informed. • Fluent in the English language. • Ability to position self to move about, ascend, descend or traverse, transport, operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect or detect, perceive, identify, recognize, observe, inspect and assess are required. Ability to convey, communicate, speak clearly and exchange information, converse with, discern, and express oneself.
Experience Required:
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Education: • Graduation from and accredited R.N. program required. Training Requirements: (Credentials, licenses or certificates) • Current Arizona R.N. license. • Current CPR certification. • Food Handler Permit. Experience: • One year varied clinical nursing experience, Hospice or Home Health care experience preferred. Knowledge Requirements: • Demonstrated knowledge in hospice philosophy, medical aspects of hospice care and pain and symptom management. • Knowledge and support of agency’s safety and OSHA policies. • Understanding of HIPAA Privacy Standards and related agency policies. • Demonstrated understanding and compliance with agency policies, including but not limited to documentation, continuing education, work schedules and required HR documents, State and Federal policies and procedures, laws and regulations. • Patient’s Rights. • Advance Directives. Skills and Ability: • Structure and content of English language including the meaning and spelling of words, alphabetization, rules of composition and grammar. • Calculate general math computations. • Moderate computer skills in Microsoft Office applications. • Structure and content of English language including the meaning and spelling of words, alphabetization, rules of composition and grammar. • Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution. • Utilize proper body mechanics and safe working techniques. Demonstrated Behavioral Competencies: • Cope with multiple losses; manage stress in a healthy way. • Work with diverse social and economic situations without imposing own values. • Maintain professional boundaries with patients, families, community and staff. • Excellent organizational skills. • Sensitivity to others. • Sensitivity to confidential matters. • Acceptance of diversity. • Maintain cultural competency and humility. • Ethical and honest. • Self-Management with minimal supervision. • Relate effectively with patients, physicians, community and institutions etc.
How to Apply:
www.hospicehavasu.org
Application Deadline:
Dec 31, 2019
Certified Nursing Assistant / Licensed Nursing AssistantHospice of Havasu
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Job Start Date:08/02/2019Type of Position:Full Time and Per Diem
Number of Openings:5
Job Location & Contact:
365 Lake Havasu Ave. S
Lake Havasu City, AZ86403
928-453-2111
Email
Job Description:
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY • Under the direction of a RN or LPN, Certified Nurse Assistants/Licensed Nursing Assistants are an important part of the patient care team. The CNA/LNA will perform various direct basic patient care activities within his/her scope of practice in the home or facility setting. All care is designated in the patient’s plan of care as determined by Hospice of Havasu’s interdisciplinary team. This position has no supervisory responsibility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Implement Hospice philosophy of care. • Provide clearly defined nursing assistant measures such as: personal care, bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and toileting to terminally ill patients in their home setting under the direction of a Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse. • Provide patients with help in ambulation such as: moving in and out of bed, stand by assistance, and/or transferring to and from a wheelchair. • Turn and reposition bedridden patients, alone or with the assistance of another, utilizing proper techniques for patient comfort. • Assist with creating and maintaining a safe home or facility environment. • Assist patients at meal time and feed patients who are not able to feed themselves. • Provide CNA/LNA tasks as arranged in the patient’s plan of care in an effective manner. • Provide support to the patient and family to help meet the patient’s social and emotional needs including routine homemaker services defined as food preparation, cleaning, laundry, changing bed linens, and housekeeping. • Assist Nursing Assistant Coordinator with organizing and stocking supplies. • Maintain accurate, timely records of the care provided to the patient, their conditions, progress and /or problems, and report these observations to the Case Manager in accordance with policies and applicable regulations. • Communicate the patients changing needs to the appropriate nursing personnel involved in that care keeping the Case Manager informed of any findings that require attention. • Obtain clarification for additional instructions from the Case Manager when necessary. • Provide effective communication with patients, families, caregivers, vendors and staff. • Participate in the training of newly hired employees orientating them to their department. • Collaborate and communicate effectively as part of the team to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. • Provide care in a respectful, dignified manner. • Advocate for patient’s best interest. • Attend all in-service trainings as scheduled. • Attend the interdisciplinary team meetings as requested by a supervisor. • Comply with infection control policies and procedures at all times. • Practice safety in the workplace. • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. • Keep Case Manager fully informed. • Fluent in the English language. • Ability to position self to move about, ascend, descend or traverse, transport, operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect or detect, perceive, identify, recognize, observe, inspect and assess are required. Ability to convey, communicate, speak clearly and exchange information, converse with, discern, and express oneself.
Experience Required:
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Education: • High School Diploma or GED Certificate. • Graduation from a Certified Nursing Assistant Program. Training Requirements: (Credentials, licenses or certificates) • Must have and maintain Arizona CNA or LNA licensure/certification. • Current CPR Certification. Experience: • Two years of CNA/LNA experience preferred. Knowledge Requirements: • Hospice philosophy of care preferred. • Patient’s Rights. • Knowledge and support of agency’s safety and OSHA policies. • Understanding of HIPAA Privacy Standards and related agency policies. • Demonstrated understanding and compliance with agency policies, including but not limited to documentation, continuing education, work schedules and required HR documents. • Customer service principles. Skills and Ability: • Structure and content of English language including the meaning and spelling of words, alphabetization, rules of composition and grammar. • Calculate general math computations. • Organization and time management. • Good written communication skills. • Problem solving skills. • Conflict resolution skills. • Utilize proper body mechanics and safe working techniques. Demonstrated Behavioral Competencies: • Cope with multiple losses. • Maintain professional boundaries with patients, families, community and staff. • Work with diverse social and economic situations without imposing own values. • Manage stress in a healthy way. • Sensitivity to others. • Sensitivity to confidential matters. • Acceptance of diversity. • Maintain cultural competency and humility. • Positive, professional attitude and appearance. • Ethical and honest. • Self-Management with minimal supervision. • Relate effectively with patients, physicians, community, etc.
How to Apply:
www.hospicehavasu.org
Application Deadline:
Dec 31, 2019
Information Technology DirectorHospice of Havasu
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Job Start Date:08/02/2019Type of Position:Full Time
Number of Openings:1
Job Location & Contact:
365 Lake Havasu Ave. S.
Lake Havasu City, AZ86403
928-453-2111
Email
Job Description:
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY • The Information Technology Director (here-after called Director) is responsible for the management, strategy, and delivery of IT services for Hospice of Havasu. The Director provides strategic and tactical planning, development, evaluation and coordination of the management and maintenance of the organization’s IT systems. The Director manages personnel activities of IT staff; hires, trains, coaches, appraises, rewards, motivates, disciplines, and recommends termination as necessary. This position carries supervisory responsibilities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Ensure that Hospice philosophy of care as defined by state and federal regulations is appropriately implemented. • Plan, organize, coordinate, develop, implement, and manage Hospice of Havasu’s IT environment. • Maintain network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis; troubleshooting system hardware, software, and operating systems; escalating application problems to vendor. • Oversee the operation of server systems. • Secure IT infrastructure by developing system access controls, monitoring, and evaluation; establishing and testing disaster recovery policies and procedures; performing back-ups; archiving critical agency files and documentation. • Identify new technology solutions. • Upgrade systems by conferring with vendors and services; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements and new software. • Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures. • Accomplish organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. • Oversee technical support for agency-wide computer systems and software ensuring hardware/software is patched and/or updated. • Monitor and control user access to network resources. • Confer with users to investigate problems, provide technical assistance, and maintain/troubleshoot computers, printers, copiers, and fax machines. • Maintain inventory for all computer hardware, software and licensure. • Financially manage the IT Department; prepare annual budget, schedule hardware, software, and equipment purchases; control departmental spending. • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; attending professional conferences and/or seminars. • Develop training materials and procedures, and/or train users in the proper use of hardware and software. • Motivate, lead, and direct IT staff. • Prepare and present annual job performance evaluations for IT staff. • Assist HR with updating job descriptions for IT staff. • Create, administer and evaluate goals for the IT Department. • Develop and document IT policies and procedures. • Provide continuing education for IT staff. • Identify problems, recommend and implement solutions. • Participate in agency committees. • Collaborate and communicate effectively as a part of a team to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. • Keep the Executive Director Fully informed. • Fluent in the English language. • Ability to position self to move about, ascend, descend or traverse, transport, operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect or detect, perceive, identify, recognize, observe, inspect and assess are required. Ability to convey, communicate, speak clearly and exchange information, converse with, discern, and express oneself.
Experience Required:
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Training Requirements: (Credentials, licenses or certificates) • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISSP) highly desired. Experience: • Four years of job related Information Technology experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience providing IT solutions in a clinical environment preferred. Knowledge Requirements: • Demonstrated knowledge in hospice philosophy. • Thorough understanding of networked computer environment. • Principles and methods for teaching and instruction to individuals and groups. • IT industry standard computer concepts, practices and procedures. • Knowledge and support of agency’s safety and OSHA policies. • Understanding of HIPAA Privacy Standards and related agency policies. • Knowledge and experience in information of privacy laws, access, and release of information. • Demonstrated understanding and compliance with agency policies, including but not limited to documentation, continuing education, work schedules and required HR documents, State and Federal policies and procedures, laws and regulations. • Patient’s Rights. • Customer Service Principles. Skills and Ability: • Structure and content of English language including the meaning and spelling of words, alphabetization, rules of composition and grammar. • Calculate general math computations. • Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office applications. • Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution. • Utilize proper body mechanics and safe working techniques. Demonstrated Behavioral Competencies: • Manage stress in a healthy way. • Work with diverse social and economic situations without imposing own values. • Maintain professional boundaries with patients, families, community and staff. • Sensitivity to others. • Sensitivity to confidential matters. • Acceptance of diversity. • Maintain cultural competency and humility. • Ethical and honest. • Self-Management with minimal supervision. • Relate effectively with patients, physicians, community and institutions etc.
How to Apply:
www.hospicehavasu.org
Application Deadline:
Dec 31, 2019
Pest/Weed control technicianHavasu Pest Control
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Job Start Date:10/15/2019Type of Position:Full-time
Number of Openings:2Wage/Salary:$13Per Hour
Job Location & Contact:
2761 Maricopa Ave
Lake Havasu City, AZ86406
928-855-1054
Email
Job Description:
Service residential & commercial properties for pest or weed control / great customer service a must
Experience Required:
AZ OPM license or will train right person
How to Apply:
Visit our office to complete an application
Application Deadline:
Dec 01, 2019
Resource Family SpecialistArizona's Children Association
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Job Start Date:11/25/2019Type of Position:Full Time
Number of Openings:1
Job Location & Contact:
1407 McCulloch Blvd
Lake Havasu City, AZ86403
602.234.3733 x 2136
Email
Job Description:
Essential Duties: • Assists families with completing paperwork for home study processes. • Writes comprehensive studies about interested families, evaluating skills and appropriateness for kinship placement, foster care licensure and/or adoption. • Monitors homes ensuring licensing standards, state laws and regulatory requirements are being met. • Maintains timely and accurate client records in compliance with AzCA and governmental requirements. • May assist or be responsible for training for adoptive, foster care of kinship families. • May assist or be responsible for writing recruitment plans and implementing or participating in recruitment activities. • May assist with coordinating the sharing of information for adoption matching procedures for children and families. • May assist or be responsible for facilitating support groups and/or orientation. Minimum Qualifications: • Must be 21 years of age (licensing requirement). • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field of study from an accredited college or university. • Possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and be insurable under the agency’s automobile policy. • Must be computer literate with knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and electronic medical records. • Must be able to provide own transportation to and from clients’ homes and/or other relevant organizations/agencies. Other: • Must be able to provide DPS fingerprint clearance. • Must be able to meet training and agency compliance requirements for the position. • An individual may qualify for this position if the individual is able to “perform safely” the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. AzCA is an EEO/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ employer
Experience Required:
How to Apply:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=16bb398a-a851-480f-b1b1-3d6b53a77a83&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=294724&source=CC3&lang=en_US
Application Deadline:
Nov 25, 2019
BartenderHeat Hotel
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Job Start Date:10/28/2019Type of Position:Bartender
Number of Openings:2
Job Location & Contact:
1420 McCulloch Blvd N
Lake Havasu City, AZ86403
928-854-2833
Email
Job Description:
Preparing alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages for bar and patrons. Interacting with customers, taking orders and serving snacks and drinks. Assessing bar customers' needs and preferences and making recommendations. Maintaining and cleaning of your Bar area along with re-stocking for next shift.
Experience Required:
Must Title 4 Basic Liquor Training & Food Handlers Card
How to Apply:
Apply in Person
Application Deadline:
Nov 30, 2019
Bar ManagerHeat Hotel
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Job Start Date:10/28/2019Type of Position:Hospitality Industry
Number of Openings:1
Job Location & Contact:
1420 McCulloch Blvd N
Lake Havasu City, AZ86403
928-854-2833
Email
Job Description:
Manage the business aspects of the bar, such as keeping a current liquor license, negotiating supplier contracts, taking inventory and reordering supplies, managing budgets, and setting goals. Hiring and training staff to provide excellent service to patrons
Experience Required:
Bar Experience with training experience of Bartenders - Need Title IV Alcohol Training - AZ and Food Handlers AZ
How to Apply:
Apply in Person
Application Deadline:
Nov 30, 2019
HousekeeperHeat Hotel
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Job Start Date:10/28/2019Type of Position:Hotel
Number of Openings:3Wage/Salary:$11Per Hour
Job Location & Contact:
1420 McCulloch Blvd N
Lake Havasu City, AZ86403
928-854-2833
Email
Job Description:
Housekeeper Job Duties Dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures. Cleaning and sanitizing toilets, showers/bathtubs, countertops, and sinks. Making beds and changing linens. Washing windows. Vacuuming and cleaning carpets and floors.
Experience Required:
Will train
How to Apply:
Apply In Person
Application Deadline:
Nov 30, 2019
Room AttendantHoliday Inn Express & Suites
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Job Start Date:12-2-2019Type of Position:Housekeeping
Number of Openings:2Wage/Salary:$12Per Hour
Job Location & Contact:
40 London Bridge Road
Lake Havasu City, AZ86403
928-733-6388
Email
Job Description:
Cleaning guest rooms as required along with light housekeeping in the hotel itself.
Experience Required:
not required but preferred
How to Apply:
in person
Application Deadline:
Dec 15, 2019
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