Pennant Group·Emmett, Idaho
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans to meet nursing and rehabilitative needs. Coordinate patient care as a Case Manager and maintain communication with physicians and community health providers.
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Qualifications: RN licensed in Idaho Valid Driver's License and Auto Insurance Home Health experience preferred
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care 1.
Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
Provides a complete comprehensive assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
2.
Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
3.
Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
4.
Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
5.
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.
6.
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
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 of care.
9.
Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
10.
Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor or designee and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
11.
Adhering to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Communication 1.
Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days.
2.
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.
3.
Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
Additional Duties 1.
Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
2.
Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
Horizon Home Health & Horizon Fruitland/Emmett, Idaho
Horizon Home Health and Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in Idaho with a valid driver's license and auto insurance. Previous experience in home health is preferred.
Market context
Nursing roles in Idaho are often driven by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and community-based care settings, especially for candidates who can work independently and travel as needed. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for an active Idaho RN license, a valid driver’s license with auto insurance, and prior clinical experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of relevant patient-care experience before applying.