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Adventist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room for a nursing job in Bakersfield, California. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: OR - Operating Room, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: ASAP, • Duration: Ongoing Formerly known as Bakersfield Heart Hospital since 1999, Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield is building upon a legacy of exceptional heart care and expanding our ability to better serve Kern County for decades to come. We are comprised of a 47-bed hospital with three operating rooms, four cardiac catheterization labs and offer a range of specialty services to the community. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks. \n Job Summary: \n Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. \n Job Requirements: \n\n Education and Work Experience: \n \n • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred\n, • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required\n, • Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient’s situation.\n, • Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team.\n, • Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care.\n, • Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members.\n Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. \n\n\n Adventist Health Job ID #54210. Posted job title: registered nurse (rn), surgery, day shift, full time, 15k hiring incentive About Adventist Health Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being. Benefits • Continuing Education, • Bereavement, • Medical benefits, • Dental benefits, • Vision benefits, • Health Care FSA, • 403b retirement plan, • Employee assistance programs, • Life insurance, • Holiday Pay, • 401k retirement plan, • Sick pay, • Health savings account

Adventist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Labor and Delivery for a nursing job in Bakersfield, California. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Labor and Delivery, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: ASAP, • Duration: Ongoing Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks. \n Job Summary: \n Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. \n Job Requirements: \n\n Education and Work Experience: \n \n • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred\n, • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required\n, • Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient’s situation.\n, • Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team.\n, • Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care.\n, • Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members.\n Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. \n\n\n Adventist Health Job ID #51837. Posted job title: rn, labor and delivery, full-time, nights, 15k hiring incentive About Adventist Health Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being. Benefits • Continuing Education, • Bereavement, • Medical benefits, • Dental benefits, • Vision benefits, • Health Care FSA, • 403b retirement plan, • Employee assistance programs, • Life insurance, • Holiday Pay, • 401k retirement plan, • Sick pay, • Health savings account

Medical Director Job Description The medical director of VITAS fulfills two primary functions, each of which is expected to consume approximately one half of the time and work effort of the position: • The medical director has overall responsibility for medical direction of the care and treatment of patients and their families rendered by the hospice care team, and shall consult and cooperate with the patient's attending physician. The medical director provides physician direction and guidance to the hospice program, its physician employees, and other staff and volunteers to assure the maintenance of quality standards of care for patients and families. Quality of Clinical Care • Assure appropriate evaluation and certification of terminal prognosis of patients., • Assure the quality of initial plans of care., • Assure the quality of comprehensive plans of care., • Assure the accuracy of documentation., • Review revocations., • Review recertifications of terminal prognosis., • Review the quality of pain and symptom management., • Provide medical expertise on pain and symptom management to admission and patient care staff., • Provide medical expertise on the evaluation of terminal prognosis to admission and patient care staff., • Actively participate in formal QI functions and committees., • Actively participate in Interdisciplinary Group., • Actively participate in Ethics Committee., • Interact with attending physicians as necessary regarding pain and symptom management issues and issues involving patient prognosis, • Periodically attend home care team meetings and rounds in inpatient units. Supervision of team physicians (home care and inpatient) • Interview and participate in the hiring and contracting of team physicians with the general manager, patient care administrator and/or team manager., • Orient team physicians as to clinical responsibilities and the principles of palliative medicine., • Periodically review the quality of clinical care provided by the team physician., • Periodically review the quality of the quality of the documentation of visits made by the team physician., • Assure that documentation of visits supports the CPT coded level of service billed., • Ensure proper team physician participation and support in team meetings., • Ensure proper team physician support to the VITAS nurse, team manager, and other clinical team members., • Participate with the team manager in the yearly formal evaluation of the team physician., • Ensure that a physician on-call rotation is established so that there is team physician support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Management • Participate as an active member of the local/regional management team (includes budget process, strategic planning, etc.), • Actively participate in responding to audits and denials from third party insurance and intermediaries (i.e. Medicare), • Ensure that all contracted physicians (team physicians and consulting physicians) are properly credentialed via the VITAS Credentialing process., • Serve on the VITAS Credentialing Committee., • In Wisconsin the medical director also supervises the following functions of the consultant pharmacist:, • Ensure medications are utilized within accepted standards of practice., • Ensure a system is developed and maintained that documents the disposal of controlled drugs. Community Relations • Educate community physicians on the principles of palliative medicine., • Provide resource and consultative support to community physicians in palliative medicine., • Attend and present at medical staff and other medical community conferences on palliative medicine., • Serve as liaison between the hospice and community physicians., • Make regular contacts with practicing physicians to introduce the hospice program, to educate physicians regarding individuals for whom hospice may be appropriate, and to answer clinical and other concerns of physicians with respect to hospice., • Assist in introducing the VITAS program to long term care providers, managed care providers, hospitals, and others., • Conduct educational seminars, in services, and presentations to physicians, nurses, and other health care audiences whose support for and understanding of the hospice program is integral to assuring that hospice services are made accessible to patients and families. Education and Research • Assist in the development of and actively participate in clinical training for all hospice patient care and admissions personnel., • Actively participate in medical and nursing education programs on palliative medicine that may be provided by VITAS to medical and nursing colleges in the community., • Assist in the development of and actively participate in research protocols on both the local and corporate level., • Knowledge of the principles and practice of primary medical care, with at least a working knowledge of oncology., • Knowledge of palliative care with particular emphasis on control of symptoms associated with terminal illness., • Ability to work collaboratively with patients' attending physicians to implement the hospice program and effect optimum medical care., • Ability to work collaboratively with hospice employees and volunteers as part of an interdisciplinary team., • Membership in good standing on the medical staff of an accredited hospital in the state in which the hospice is located., • Medical malpractice and liability insurance in amounts and with carriers satisfactory to VITAS., • License to practice medicine in the state in which the program is operating., • Board certification in a medical specialty which deals with care of the terminally ill, such as Internal Medicine, Oncology or Family Practice, with at least a working knowledge of medical oncology and demonstrated expertise in the principles of palliative medicine and symptom management. 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Adventist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Document Improvement Specialist for a nursing job in Bakersfield, California. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Clinical Document Improvement Specialist, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: ASAP, • Duration: Ongoing Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect. Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work. \n Job Summary: \n Reviews, evaluates and assesses medical records of patients, looks for specificity of an illness, the accuracy of the clinician’s documentation, coding requirements and documentation of important medical details to ensure the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation of the patient medical record and ensures it is in compliance with government and other regulations. Runs program(s) with moderate budget/impact. \n Job Requirements: \n\n Education and Work Experience: \n \n • Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required\n, • Bachelor's Degree: Preferred\n, • Current licensed RN, medical provider or equivalent: Required\n, • Evaluates and assesses medical records of patients, looks for specificity of an illness, the accuracy of the clinician’s documentation, coding requirements and documentation of important medical details to ensure the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation of the patient medical record. Performs coding, working DRG assignment and enters all review activity into tracking software.\n, • Analyzes and interprets medical records and clinical documentation and formulates appropriate physician queries. Performs follow up on incomplete physician queries to obtain an answer while the patient is still in house. Updates “working DRG” as documentation supports, or physician query answer supports a change in the DRG assignment.\n, • Reviews quality of medical record and communicates when conflicting data are found, the clinical documentation integrity specialist (CDIS) conveys deficiencies to department lead for more information to resolve the conflict. Assists clinical documentation department lead.\n, • Performs research to keeps abreast of regulatory changes related to documentation and coding. Follows documentation guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory bodies. Attends ongoing education sessions.\n, • Acts as a liaison between the medical staff and the coding department. Works collaboratively with physicians and coding staff to ensure that clinical information in the medical record is present and accurate so that the appropriate clinical severity is captured for the level of service rendered to all patients. Attends scheduled physician and care management meetings as requested and reviews requested cases prior to the meetings.\n Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. \n\n\n Adventist Health Job ID #51312. Posted job title: associate rn clinical document improvement specialist (hybrid - bakersfield) About Adventist Health Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being. Benefits • Continuing Education, • Bereavement, • Medical benefits, • Dental benefits, • Vision benefits, • Health Care FSA, • 403b retirement plan, • Employee assistance programs, • Life insurance, • Holiday Pay, • 401k retirement plan, • Sick pay, • Health savings account

Adventist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room Supervisor for a nursing job in Bakersfield, California. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: OR - Operating Room, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: ASAP, • Duration: Ongoing Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks. \n Job Summary: \n Leads the strategy and operations of workforce development initiatives, ensuring the effective growth and sustainability of the healthcare career talent pipeline. This role provides direct supervision to workforce development staff, oversees program planning and implementation, and ensures alignment with Adventist Health’s mission, vision, and workforce needs. The Supervisor partners with internal leaders and external entities including academic institutions, community organizations, and government agencies to drive participant recruitment, program quality, and long-term engagement. The position is responsible for evaluating program performance, identifying improvements, and ensuring that all participants and staff experience a high-quality, mission-aligned environment. \n Job Requirements: \n\n Education and Work Experience: \n \n • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required\n, • Master's Degree: Preferred\n, • Five years' relevant experience in workforce development, education, healthcare, or related field: Preferred\n, • Partners with Adventist Health leadership to design engaging and effective programs, activities and initiatives. Partners with Adventist Health system Workforce Development to share insights and maintain consistency in program and initiative standards.\n, • Establish strategic partnerships and foster cross-functional collaboration aligned with the vision of the workforce development programming related to building healthcare careers within the community to strengthen the talent pipeline.\n, • Partners on grant applications and other funding opportunities in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Tracks and maintains detailed records of participant enrollment, training and program hours. Ensures timely and regular program reporting on KPIs.\n, • Knowledge of workforce development, career pathways, and healthcare industry trends utilized to create innovative training programs through community partnerships and collaboration.\n Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. \n\n\n Adventist Health Job ID #53613. Posted job title: supervisor, workforce program- (bakersfield or hanford) About Adventist Health Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being. Benefits • Continuing Education, • Bereavement, • Medical benefits, • Dental benefits, • Vision benefits, • Health Care FSA, • 403b retirement plan, • Employee assistance programs, • Life insurance, • Holiday Pay, • 401k retirement plan, • Sick pay, • Health savings account

Job DescriptionJob description Job Title/Position: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Location: Bakersfield, CA Reports To: Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor Supervised By: Registered Nurse JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act., 2. Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care., 3. Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care., 4. Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care., 5. Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, MSW, ST, Dietitian or Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor., 6. Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently., 7. Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patients response to treatments/medications., 8. Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities., 9. Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse. 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 POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 1. Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program., 2. Three years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgical experience is preferred., 3. Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the State., 4. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice., 5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills., 6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order., 7. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification., 8. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order., 9. Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill. Benefits: • Continuing education credits, • Flexible scheduleMedical specialties:, • Hospice & Palliative MedicineApplication Question(s):, • Do you speak any language besides English ?Experience:, • Hospice: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:, • LVN License (Required), • BLS Certification (Preferred)Work Location: Multiple Locations

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks. Job Summary: Provides overall supervision of nursing for patient care units. Maintains direct accountability for the financial, operational and mission performance for specific services/departments assigned. Works in full collaboration and cooperation with all areas to coordinate services that will support the strategic goals and mission of the hospital. Maintains responsibility for coordinating services of departments including staffing, operational policies and procedures, systems and programs, standards and compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements. Establishes and achieves appropriate patient care standards and coordinates the services with the appropriate clinical management team. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required, • Master's Degree: Preferred, • Seven years' related experience: Preferred, • Five years' leadership experience: Preferred, • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required, • National specialty certification in area of expertise or in nursing administration: Preferred, • Creates and drives a culture and environment of superior quality and patient safety, while maintaining regulatory compliance at the highest standards. Works closely with medical directors and appropriate medical staff to establish clinical standards, discuss Hospital patient care performance problems and needs, and to establish the overall direction for services. Assures that the patient care units maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory and other standards on a regular basis. Uses consistent exercise of discretion and judgment., • Assesses unit business strategies on a regular basis and develops new and creative programs and service that are in response to documented market demands. Ensures financial viability and stewardship through revenue enhancement and cost management systems. Keeps staff productivity at the requested level. Negotiates managed care contracts. Seeks out new clinical and/or non-clinical business opportunities that are consistent with the overall Hospital strategic goals., • Supervises the quality and effectiveness of patient care delivered by assigned employees in the patient care units in consultation with other members of the management and exerts influence and gives direction to employees for patient teaching and other activities as needed. Evaluates overall patient care and related activities to ensure consistency with hospital strategies and objectives. Delivers extraordinary service and customer experience at all times, and motivates staff to also achieve maximal patient or client satisfaction. Exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance, evaluating and comparing possible courses-of-action, and making decisions/recommendations after considering the various possibilities., • Establishes staffing ratios within allotted nursing hours. Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirement. Manages patient care and related staff by participating in the recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, promoting, and discharging staff as needed or directed, and conducting annual employee performance evaluations., • Creates engaging workplaces and program strategies that meet the future healthcare needs of the community using new and modernized technology. Empowers and encourages others to contribute creative and innovative approaches to achieve continuous improvement. Promotes effective safety and infection control practices among employees and in the environment, keeping updated on safety and procedures, etc., • Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. About Us Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Job Description Job description Bakersfield Community Healthcare is committed to becoming the employer of choice in the hospice and home health industry within Kern County. We are focused on building an organization that values, supports, and encourages our employees first and foremost. We understand that focusing on our employees, creates a compassionate and thriving environment for our team, which translates into a thriving community-based approach to caregiving in our community Job Description Summary The RN Case Manager will ensure that components of the plan of care are established and implemented by the interdisciplinary group. The Case Manager will determine the scope and frequency of services needed, based on acuity and patient and family/caregiver needs. Essential Job Functions/ResponsibilitiesPatient Care 1. Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)., 2. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process., 3. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by: A. Writing and initiating plan of care B. Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs C. Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary 4. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis., 5. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process., 6. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care., 7. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs., 8. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan., 9. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care., 10. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload. Communication 1. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate., 2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required., 3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan., 4. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group., 5. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient., 6. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care., 7. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver., 8. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings. Additional Duties 1. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy., 3. Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required., 4. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes., 5. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments., 6. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. 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., 10. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills. Position Qualifications 1. Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state, with at least two (2) years of hospice, home health, or community health experience., 2. Previous experience in hospice/home care setting and with two years management or supervisory experience. Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting., 3. Has excellent observation, good nursing judgment and communication skills. Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying., 4. Understands principles of pain/symptom management., 5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order., 6. Demonstrates excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills. Job Type: Full-time Company DescriptionAt Bakersfield Community Healthcare we are committed to providing excellent healthcare to our community. We are always striving to set new quality standards in healthcare for both our patients and their families. The heart of our pursuit can be found in our philosophies, in our employees and our mission to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of all eligible patients.At Bakersfield Community Healthcare we are committed to providing excellent healthcare to our community. We are always striving to set new quality standards in healthcare for both our patients and their families. The heart of our pursuit can be found in our philosophies, in our employees and our mission to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of all eligible patients.

Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • Competitive salary Job Description Summary Gives Report To: Director of Patient Care Services/Director of Nursing/Nursing Supervisor The registered nurse plans, organizes, and directs home care services to improve quality life for the patient. Roles & Responsibilities • Completes an initial, comprehensive assessment of patient to determine home care needs, • Creates a plan of care which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing actions, • Provide ongoing reassessments to regularly revise patients plan of care as patients status and needs change, • Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis, • Reports all changes in patient condition to clinical supervisor, • Provides comprehensive assessment and nursing care based on nursing process, • Determines and documents nursing diagnosis and interventions to meet patient needs, • Develops an individualized plan of care using measurable goals with time frames for completion, • Administers medications and treatments as ordered by the patient's physician, following the plan of care., • Supervises LVNs and CHHAs according to agency supervisory policies and procedures, • Provides patient and family education regarding medication management, compliance and measures to prevent disease process exacerbation, • Coordinates care with all care providers and ordering physician, • Completes and submits clinical notes accurately and timely, • Reports to physician and nursing supervisor any changes in patient condition and updates the plan of care as necessary, • Ensures the patient has all appropriate medications and DME required to provide safe and effective patient care, • Participates in QAPI programs and initiatives, • Participates in professional development and skills training as required or needed, • Attends monthly in-services, • Follows all agency policies and procedures, including in Infection Control, Emergency management, medication management, emergency management, pain management and overall patient care policies and procedures, • Complies with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements in accordance with federal, state and organizational policiesQualifications, • Licensed Registered Nurse authorized to practice professional nursing in the state, • Holds and maintains current CPR certification, • Must have a valid and active drivers license, • Must have car insurance, • Liability insurance is optional, • Must have an automobile in good working condition, • Must have at least one year of experience as a professional nurse, preferably in home health care, hospice or public health, • Bachelor's degree in nursing is optional, • Must have great interpersonal and communication skills, • Must be proficient in the use of computers for computerized clinical documentation, • Must be capable of autonomous work with basic safety knowledge, • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job DescriptionHome Care Community Outreach Coordinator This job is set to start immediately. Pay: Base Salary + Compensation Homewatch CareGivers is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator at our Bakersfield location. We provide personalized in-home care to support our clients unique needs. As a Community Outreach Coordinator, youll be responsible for generating revenue through field sales. This person will identify and prioritize accounts in accordance with the business strategy for the market, foster relationships by offering targeted solutions to their accounts specific pain points, assess the results of their efforts, and adjust their plans accordingly. Additionally, there will be some Office Management tasks as needed. When you join Homewatch CareGivers, you become part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference and supporting each other in a positive work environment. Benefits: • Competitive Pay based on experience, • Bonuses based on performance, • Positive workplace and a supportive team, • Access to online learning university for ongoing training, • Opportunity to grow with the business, • Meaningful work and ability to make an impact!, • Commision driven, • 401(k) matching, • Paid time off • our vision, mission, and values, • the services we provide Office Management Responsibilities (20%): Assist with office administration and management tasks Other duties as needed Qualifications: Bachelors degree (Healthcare management, marketing, public relations, business development, social services or equivalent) 2+ years of Sales experience 1+ years of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, or similar experience Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, public speaking, and presenting Ability to work independently and always represent Homewatch CareGivers in a professional manner Knowledge of the healthcare industry and the home care market (Preferred) Experience selling new or misunderstood services is a plus Reliable transportation for use on the job Spanish-English bilingual candidates (Preferred but not required) Why Youll Love Us: Homewatch CareGivers provides exceptional home care by supporting a holistic and person-direct approach to care, meaning we value the whole person and involve them in their own care. We know that when our team is happy, valued, and well-equipped to succeed, they are empowered to enrich the lives of our clients. If youre looking to take a step toward a meaningful career, apply today! For more information about the company and our services, please visit our website:

Job Description HealthPlus Staffing is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to provide care and support to terminally ill patients. This will be a full-time position primarily serving Merced and South Stanislaus Counties. For this role, you need to be a registered nurse who sees the value of hospice care in alleviating pain and suffering. A compassionate nature and excellent interpersonal skills will make you a good candidate for this position. We expect you to be knowledgeable in caring for the terminally ill, providing expert symptom management and providing emotional support. The goal is to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort. Benefits • Competitive salary, • One to one patient care, • Medical benefits, • 401k matching, • Continued education, • Minimum one year nursing experience, hospice or home health preferred, • Knowledge of nursing care processes and medication guidelines/side-effects, • Committed to safety precautions and high ethical standards, • Proficient in reading/writing English, • Sound judgement and attention to detail, • Excellent communication skills and a compassionate nature, • Cool-tempered and patient, • Emotional/mental stability and stamina, • CA Registered Nurse license required, • 1 year nursing experience required, • Hospice experience preferred, • Current CPR certification required, • Must have reliable transportation and auto insuranceIf interested please submit application immediately.HealthPlus Team

Job DescriptionSales Growth Specialist This job is set to start immediately. Pay: Base Salary + Compensation Homewatch CareGivers is seeking a Sales Growth Specialist. We provide personalized in-home care to support our clients unique needs. As a Community Outreach Coordinator, youll be responsible for generating revenue through field sales. This person will identify and prioritize accounts in accordance with the business strategy for the market, foster relationships by offering targeted solutions to their accounts specific pain points, assess the results of their efforts, and adjust their plans accordingly. Additionally, there will be some Office Management tasks as needed. When you join Homewatch CareGivers, you become part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference and supporting each other in a positive work environment. Benefits: • Competitive Pay based on experience, • Bonuses based on performance, • Positive workplace and a supportive team, • Access to online learning university for ongoing training, • Opportunity to grow with the business, • Meaningful work and ability to make an impact!, • Commision driven, • 401(k) matching, • Paid time off • our vision, mission, and values, • the services we provide Office Management Responsibilities (20%): Assist with office administration and management tasks Other duties as needed Qualifications: Bachelors degree (Healthcare management, marketing, public relations, business development, social services or equivalent) 2+ years of Sales experience 1+ years of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, or similar experience Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, public speaking, and presenting Ability to work independently and always represent Homewatch CareGivers in a professional manner Knowledge of the healthcare industry and the home care market (Preferred) Experience selling new or misunderstood services is a plus Reliable transportation for use on the job Spanish-English bilingual candidates (Preferred but not required) Why Youll Love Us: Homewatch CareGivers provides exceptional home care by supporting a holistic and person-direct approach to care, meaning we value the whole person and involve them in their own care. We know that when our team is happy, valued, and well-equipped to succeed, they are empowered to enrich the lives of our clients. If youre looking to take a step toward a meaningful career, apply today! For more information about the company and our services, please visit our website: