Licensed Practical Nurse; NE Parker, AZ

Job Description

Careers at River Valley Home Health and Hospice!

We are building the premier Home Healthcare and Hospice agency in Colorado River Valley and invite you to join a Team of people who are committed to a core objective of delivering life changing service to our home health clients.

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At River Valley Home Health and Hospice our Core Values are:

• Customer Second
• Accountability
• Passion for Learning
• Love One Another
• Intelligent Risk Taking
• Celebration
• Ownership

The benefits of joining the River Valley team is the variety of benefits options available:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA and HSA

Life and A&D

Disability

Holiday

Vacation/Sick

Employee Assistance Programs

Emergency Fund

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimburse

Telehealth

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Provides direct patient care as defined in State’s Nurse Practice Act.
  • Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
  • Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
  • Collects assessment data and performs observation to report to and collaborate with RN(s) and physician(s).
  • Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing.
  • Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
  • Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
  • Follow written and oral instructions
  • Maintain patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm
  • Must comply with all training requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• • Must have completed a requisite practical (vocational) nursing program or be licensed in the state where the HHA is located.
  • Has three years nursing experience preferred. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.
  • Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
  • Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
  • Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
  • The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.
  • Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.

More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at