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Job DescriptionDescription: Klarus Home Health/Jet Health Inc. is looking for a PRN CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) to join our team serving our patients in Boerne, TX and the surrounding areas. The Certified Nursing Assistant is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. Requirements: • Perform personal care tasks according to patient assignments and promptly attend to their needs, • Ensure patient safety and use equipment properly, including foot stools, side rails, and oxygen devices, • Provide personal hygiene assistance, including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, and changing bed linens, • Assist patients with dressing, undressing, and feeding as needed, • Take and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, • Monitor and report changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse Case Manager, • Assist with ambulation, exercise, and other therapeutic activities as instructed, • Offer respite care for patients, families, and caregivers as appropriate, • Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the patient's immediate living space, • Adhere to documentation and care procedures, as well as standards of personal and professional conduct, • Completion of a state-approved CNA training program and competency evaluation, • Minimum of one year of CNA experience, preferably in home health or hospice care, • Must be at least 18 years of age, • Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given, • Compassionate and empathetic towards patients and their families, • Current CPR certification, • Valid driver's license, insured automobile in good working order, • Excellent oral and written communication skills, • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options, • Short/Long Term Disability coverage, • Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance, • 401k retirement savings plan, • Company-paid life insurance, • Mileage reimbursement, • Cell phone stipend, • Competitive compensation

Job Description Job Title/Position: Certified Nursing Assistant Reports to: Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor or Case Manager Position Summary: The hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient’s care. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care: • Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately, • Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.), • Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned, • Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned, • Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned., • Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned., • Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency., • Providing proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence., • Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist., • Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs., • Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency., • Providing respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate., • Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as assigned., • Adhering to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct., • Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues., • Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 1. Meets the training requirements of the State., 2. Effective August 14, 1990, a person who has successfully completed a state established or other training program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(a) and a competency evaluation program, or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b), or a competency evaluation program or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b)., 3. Shows proof of registration on the Home Care Aide Registry through the Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau, preferred., 4. At least 18 years of age., 5. Satisfactory references from previous employers., 6. Possess and maintains current CPR certification., 7. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order. SKILLS REQUIRED 1. Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given., 2. Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Secure with issues of death/dying. Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home., 3. Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired., 4. Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene. Compliance: • Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards., • Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies., • Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.

Job Description Job Title/Position: Certified Hospice Aide Reports to: Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor or Case Manager Position Summary: The hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient’s care. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care: • Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately, • Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.), • Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned, • Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned, • Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned., • Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned., • Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency., • Providing proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence., • Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist., • Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs., • Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency., • Providing respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate., • Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as assigned., • Adhering to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct., • Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues., • Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 1. Meets the training requirements of the State., 2. Effective August 14, 1990, a person who has successfully completed a state established or other training program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(a) and a competency evaluation program, or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b), or a competency evaluation program or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b)., 3. Shows proof of registration on the Home Care Aide Registry through the Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau, preferred., 4. At least 18 years of age., 5. Satisfactory references from previous employers., 6. Possess and maintains current CPR certification., 7. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order. SKILLS REQUIRED 1. Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given., 2. Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Secure with issues of death/dying. Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home., 3. Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired., 4. Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene. Compliance: • Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards., • Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies., • Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.

Job Description Job Title/Position: Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager Reports to: Clinical Manager/Clinical Director Position Summary: The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care: • Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)., • Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs., • Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change., • Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis, • Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process., • Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician., • Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs., • Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care., • Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient., • Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days., • Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required., • Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy., • Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available., • Instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks. 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. Maintain 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 or home care nursing is preferred. SKILLS REQUIRED 1. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision., 2. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills, nursing skills per competency checklist. 3. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently., 4. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides., 5. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills Compliance: • Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards., • Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies., • Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.

Job Description Job Title/Position: Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Reports to: Clinical Manager/Clinical Director Position Summary: The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care: • Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)., • Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs., • Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change., • Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis, • Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process., • Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician., • Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs., • Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care., • Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient., • Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days., • Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required., • Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy., • Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available., • Instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks. 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. Maintain 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 or home care nursing is preferred. SKILLS REQUIRED 1. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision., 2. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills, nursing skills per competency checklist. 3. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently., 4. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides., 5. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills Compliance: • Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards., • Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies., • Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.

Job Description Job Title/Position: Certified Hospice Aide Reports to: Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor or Case Manager Position Summary: The hospice aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient’s care. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care: • Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately, • Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.), • Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned, • Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned, • Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned., • Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned., • Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency., • Providing proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence., • Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist., • Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs., • Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency., • Providing respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate., • Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as assigned., • Adhering to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct., • Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues., • Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 1. Meets the training requirements of the State., 2. Effective August 14, 1990, a person who has successfully completed a state established or other training program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(a) and a competency evaluation program, or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b), or a competency evaluation program or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b)., 3. Shows proof of registration on the Home Care Aide Registry through the Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau, preferred., 4. At least 18 years of age., 5. Satisfactory references from previous employers., 6. Possess and maintains current CPR certification., 7. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order. SKILLS REQUIRED 1. Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given., 2. Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Secure with issues of death/dying. Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home., 3. Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired., 4. Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene. Compliance: • Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards., • Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies., • Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.

Job DescriptionSalary: PRN Rates Apply with us today! We are always seeking to add PRN staff to join our care team and provide services for our clients in the San Antonio, Wimberly, Johnson City, Blanco service area. Why Work Here? Paloma Hospice and Palliative Care is a non-corporate environment with offices in San Antonio, Austin, Del Rio, Dallas, Lindale and Sherman Texas. Open PRN Positions: RN Case Manager Nurse On Call LVN Hospice Aide *Some positions may have the opportunities for full time employment, please inquire when applying. Job Qualifications: Licensure: • RN/LVN positions require a current State license as a Registered Nurse, or LVN., • CNA's require active CNA certification in Texas., • Current Drivers License and Auto Liability Insurance Experience: • 1-3 years of experience in a clinical care setting required., • 6mo-1 year of Hospice experience preferred.