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Job Summary

Our mission at Meridian Prime Nursing is to provide peace-of-mind for our patients and their families as they make the transition to compassionate care in the comfort and safety of their own homes. As a growing home health agency, we are currently seeking energetic, skilled and compassionate Registered Nurses (RN) to be part of a growing team of high-quality nurses and therapists who not only take the time to listen and truly understand the needs and concerns of our patients; but also deliver the highest quality of patient care according to the specific orders of each patient's physician.

About this Position

• Available to provide care at the patient’s home when needed and as scheduled; as well as perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Patient Care Services.
• Monitor and document the patients' responses to care and consult with the patient’s physician, Medical Director and/or other clinical staff members when a change in the plan of care is indicated
• Provide instruction and support to all patients and caregivers regarding the patient’s care and medical status
• Complete and submit required documentation in a timely manner
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Strong Communication with the agency staff.
• Ability to form relationships and maintain rapport with clients, families, and referral sources.
• Locations: Central San Diego, North County, and Coastal positions available
• Mileage Reimbursement

Job Summary

Our mission at Meridian Prime Nursing is to provide peace-of-mind for our patients and their families as they make the transition to compassionate care in the comfort and safety of their own homes. As a growing home health agency, we are currently seeking energetic, skilled and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) to be part of a growing team of high-quality nurses and therapists who not only take the time to listen and truly understand the needs and concerns of our patients; but also deliver the highest quality of patient care according to the specific orders of each patient's physician.

About This Position

• Perform nursing care within the scope of the Vocational Nursing Practice act and in accordance with the plan of care established by the patient’s physician
• Monitor and document the patients' responses to care and consult with the RN Case Manager, the patient’s physician, Medical Director and/or other clinical staff members when a change in the plan of care is indicated
• Provide instruction and support to all patients and caregivers regarding the patient’s care and medical status
• Complete and submit required documentation in a timely manner
• Available to provide care at the patient’s home when needed and as scheduled; as well as perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Patient Care Services.
• Strong Communication with the agency staff.
• Ability to form relationships and maintain rapport with clients, families, and referral sources.
• Locations: Central San Diego, North County, and Coastal positions available
• Mileage Reimbursement

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Provides information and referral services for Organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization personnel to support patient care.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.
• Participates in in-service education programs.
• Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
• Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/Supervisor.

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

Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. May have a master’s or doctoral degree in social work.
• Licensed as a licensed clinical social worker by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Minimum of one year's experience in health care.
• Experience in a home health care preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:
  • Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
  • Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
  • Directing physical therapy treatment.
  • Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
  • Determining priority needs for physical therapy
  • Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient
• Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
• Provides inservice education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

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

Position Qualifications:

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
• Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization Inservice Education Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate’s degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.
• For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy.
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals.
• May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy.
• May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with Organization policy.
• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
• Attends and contributes to inservices, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
• Instructs patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.
• Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.

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

Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured and in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Participates in the ongoing evaluation of patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self care ability, work capacity, etc.) as delegated by the registered occupational therapist. Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
• Participates in teaching new skills or retraining patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the registered occupational therapist any changes in the patient’s condition.
• Submits clinical documentation in accordance with Organization policy.
• Follows treatment program and goals for improved patient function as established by the registered occupational therapist. Documents patient’s response to treatment plan and progress toward established goals.
• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care. Documents such communication in accordance with Organization policy.
• Attends and contributes to inservices, case conferences, and other meetings as required by Organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the Organization.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home care services. Consults with the supervising registered occupational therapist and assists with necessary referrals, as appropriate.
• Participates in instructing patient’s family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in patient’s treatment regime as delegated by the registered occupational therapist.
• Is supervised by the registered occupational therapist no less than every thirty days. Documentation in the clinical record will reflect ongoing communication between the registered occupational therapist and certified occupational therapy assistant, the patient’s condition, the patient’s response to services provided by the assistant, any need to change the plan of care, and patient outcomes.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties

Position Qualifications:

• Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Certified with the National Certification Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Licensed by the State Board of Healing Arts in accordance with State licensure laws.
• A minimum of one year of clinical experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
• Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function.
• Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
• Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
• Confers with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.
• As appropriate, participates in case conferences, inservices and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.
• Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
• Instructs patient, family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated.
• May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care.
• Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.

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

Position Qualifications:

• Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP), and who meets either of the following requirements:
  • Is licensed as a speech language pathologist by the State in which the individual furnishes such service; or
  • If the State does not license speech-language pathologists
    • Must successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating such supervised clinical experience);
    • Performed not less than 9 months of supervised full-time SLP services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in SLP or a related field; and
    • Successfully completed an approved national examination in SLP
• A minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with ADC's such as Hygiene bathing grooming and Dressing
• Meal preparation
• Light housekeeping
• Assistance with walking, transfers and exercise
• Medication reminders
• Conversation and companionship

The client Care Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day scheduling and coordinating of caregivers, taking client inquiries, performing non-medical in-home assessments, introducing care staff to clients and resolving issues that may arise amongst the client and their staff.

A critical component of the Client Care Coordinator's role is to demonstrate the company's culture and to express the highest standards of integrity, excellent follow-through and consistency, and exceptional customer service and client satisfaction.

The Client Care Coordinator works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that all the client's needs are being addressed and expertly met. The Client Care Coordinator works directly with the Client Care Supervisor to ensure that the agency is providing its services in a timely manner that meets the wishes and needs of the agency clients.

Job description

Meridian Home Health is seeking a Staffing Scheduler to provide essential service and support to our clients and employees. We are interested in having someone join our already dynamic and committed team. Projecting a professional company image via telephone and in-person is essential

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Patient Care Services, the Staffing Scheduler is responsible for managing clerical/scheduling activities that facilitate agency operations. The scheduler helps coordinate schedules, confirms with clients and optimizes staff utilization. These activities include but are not limited to coordination of employee schedules with client wants/needs and collaboration with the intake department regarding new admission.

Essential Job Functions:

• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Triages scheduling needs of referred new patients to ensure the schedule has the best available staffing option.
• Ability to monitor ongoing service schedules, evaluate scheduling gaps, research and problem solve.
• Able to communicate with a diverse population which include a team of caregivers with multi-cultural awareness.
• Maintain confidentiality, responsibility and self-discipline with a focus on teamwork.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude with patience and empathy towards our clients.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily service schedules for clinicians to ensure timely staffing.
• Daily and ongoing telephone communication with internal, external staff, clients, their families and the public.
• Monitor and update via industry scheduling computer software of schedules, employee and case notes.

Professional Requirements:

• Ability to write and speak English professionally; excellent verbal, written skills and basic calculation knowledge.
• Experience in home health scheduling is a plus.
• All individuals must have a clean criminal record, valid driver's license and current auto insurance.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
• Ability to share in weekly rotation within the staffing team.

Experience:

• Scheduling: 1 year (Required)
• Home Health Experience 1 year (Required)
• Hospice Experience 1 year (Preferred)

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday