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Comcare Health Services is a Canadian company now operating in its fourth decade, with multiple offices from coast to coast.

Comcare is the premiere choice for clients in search of health care solutions. Comcare has been successful in achieving our third 3 year national accreditation award through the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (CCHSA) which ensures regular examination and continuous improvement of the quality of care and service we provide based on national standards AS A LEADER IN CANADA´S HEALTHCARE Industry we are always on the lookout for dedicated healthcare professionals. If you have the qualities of excellence that we are looking for, why not join our winning team and gain the most from the skills that you can offer? Registered Nurse- Visiting- Days and EveningsCommunity Nurses use client/patient centered goals to assess, plan, and follow through with nursing interventions, within their scope of practice, utilizing best practice guidelines, as well as evaluate outcomes. They also provide medical treatments as ordered, make referrals to community resources and collaborate with other health care professionals and providers. Attending appropriate conferences, project development meetings, advanced training and education sessions, as well, as mentoring and assisting in orientation and training of new staff is encouraged.Comcare is hiring Visiting RNs to work Mon-Fri 8AM-4 PM and rotating evenings from 2-9 PM + On Call in South/Downtown Windsor and surrounding areas.We are also hiring in East Windsor and Belle River area for 2 days/wk + alternate weekends + On Call. Apply Soon! Qualifications~Current Certificate of Competence as a Registered Nurse from College of Nurses of Ontario~Previous Community experience an assetAnd you ENJOY..... Flexibility & Autonomy Competitive pay Compensation Advancement Opportunities Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Medical benefits Group RRSP plan An excellent orientation & preceptorship program Comprehensive performance development Training & Skills development Support and mentoring from a strong professional management team Our commitment is to diversity...

This position supports Kaiser Permanente´s code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. DEPARTMENT: Home health/Hospice SCHEDULE: On-call, 0 hours per week, Sunday through Saturday availability: 8:30-5:00PM. Education/License/Certification: BSN or BA in health care related field preferred. Graduate of accredited school of nursing required. Current California RN license required. Current CPR certification required. PHN certificate preferred. Current valid California Driver´s license required. Position Summary: Manages activities of the home/health/hospice agency. Monitors quality, service and utilization standards. Supervises the day-to-day clinical operational activities. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement, clinical care delivery processes, staffing, and budgeting. Demonstrated supervisory or lead experience. Knowledge of Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Previous nursing experience in acute care setting (usually two years). Previous home health and/or hospice experience (usually three years). Strong interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications: Previous Home Health experience required. Previous nursing experience in acute care setting (two years) Demonstrated knowledge of JCAHO, Title 22, Medicare, federal, state, and local regulations. Previous supervisory or lead experience required. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Duties: Manages the day-to-day clinical operations of the agency, including practice standards, staffing, payroll, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement. Supervises agency and employee safety programs and risk management. Responsible for overall supervision of hospice and home health nurses and aides, includes interviewing, hiring, monitoring assignments and evaluating personnel. Develops and implements action plans to improve staff development. Acts as resource to staff as clinical expert. Ensures individualized care goals are met. Ensures the highest quality of care is provided and is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and established departmental policies and procedures. Monitors the quality of service and utilization standards and assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the agency level. Researches, identifies, and implements best practice models of other agencies. Participates in program management, including licensing, budgeting, utilization and quality assessment/improvement activities. Ensures coordinated plans of treatment, customer focused care, and cost effective utilization of services. Monitors the allocation and utilization of personnel based on continual changes in patient population/needs and provides the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities. Works with health care providers outside of the agency to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum. Coordinates with appropriate team members or contract services for the clinical care hospice and home health patients and families. Reviews all visits made by contract services for adherence to hospice and home health policies Ensures patients receive quality care by reviewing documentation, making visits with staff, reviewing care plans, conducting/participating in multidisciplinary team conferences, and reviewing patient satisfaction reports. Investigates and resolves patient/family member concerns regarding patient care. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente´s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Specific Departmental Duties: Assists in formulating, revising, implementing and evaluating agency/program policies, procedures, goals and objectives. Ensures patient referrals are processed and assigned based on agency policy. Ensures that patients receive quality care by reviewing documentation, consulting with staff, reviewing care plans, conducting/participating in interdisciplinary team conferences and reviewing patient satisfaction reports. Participates in compliance program and quality improvement activities. Participates in Departmental Quality Improvement activities and Utilization Review activities. Performs regular chart audits to determine appropriateness of care and staff compliance with documentation regulatory requirements, i.e. Medicare Conditions of Participation, JCAHO and Title 22. Reviews all visits/care provided by contract staff for adherence to regulatory requirements and organizational policies. Holds self and others to high standards of performance, and is accountable for results achieved and not achieved. Recognizes achievements of staff/volunteers through rewards, recognition, and public communication. Plans and organizes work assignments, set priorities and completes work with a minimum of supervision per agency policy. Annually prepares realistic professional goals and reviews progress with Supervisor. Collaborates with supervisor in implementing regional/agency/organization goals and objectives. Conferences with medical director or primary care physician regarding patient issues as needed. Participates in special projects and attends and/or conducts meetings in the department. Effectively creates and facilitates collaboration and cooperation among diverse groups, people, departments, and professional disciplines. Gains cooperation and support of others without resorting to rank or hierarchy. Actively contributes as a member of a team and is willing to place own interests subordinate to the collective interests of the team/organization. PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer -

> Provides age-appropriate skilled nursing care to patients in their place of residence in accordance with agency policy and procedure and state and federal regulations.

DEPARTMENT: Home Health SCHEDULE: Part-time temporary, 32 hours per week, Day shift, Sunday through Saturday availability: 8:00-5:00PM. Schedule and hours many vary 8:00AM-5:00PM or 10:00AM-7:00PM and does include weekend rotation. Expected length of employment June up to November (90 days). Education: High School Diploma/GED. Licensure: Current California RN License. BLS Job Summary: Provides age-appropriate skilled nursing care to patients in their place of residence in accordance with agency policy and procedure and state and federal regulations. Teaches the patient/family disease process and self-care needs. Monitors physiological state to determine an appropriate level of safety and comfort. Provides services requiring nursing skills in accordance with the plan of care. Develops and coordinates the plan of care and provides case management. Performs duties consistent with the nursing practice act that includes the standards of competent performance including Title 16, Chapter 14, Section 144.3 of the California Code of Regulations. Qualifications: Experience Requirement: 2 years Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing (AA, Diploma, or BSN) Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California. Valid Driver´s license Computer literate preferred Experience in automated clinical information systems preferred. Two years applicable registered nurse experience within the last five (5) years, as determined by the Employer, of which at least six (6) months must be home health experience within a hospital-based or community based home health agency. Oncology, hospice or care of terminally ill experience preferred if working within the Hospice Department. Knowledge of the nursing process Commitment to Service Orientation Effective written and oral communication skills (in English) Good interpersonal skills Duties: Provision of Care 1. Provides the initial all system nursing assessment prior to the provision of care. 2. Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions including obtaining written physician orders for changes. 3. Provides care and services in accordance with the plan of care. 4. Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy. 5. Provides ongoing periodic all system assessment of the patient and the patient´s equipment needs. 6. Initiates preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedure (Home Health). 7. Initiates timely discharges based on goals. 8. Educates and instructs the patient, patient´s family or other staff as required. 9. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. 10. Supervises and teaches LVN´s and HHA´s as required for patient care. 11. Provides nursing care through all phases of care taking into consideration age and developmental needs. Documentation and Communication 1. Documents all care, interventions and care coordination per law, regulation and agency policy. 2. Notifies the patient´s attending MD, Podiatrist and other professional persons and responsible staff of significant changes in the patient´s condition in a timely manner. 3. Assists in coordinating all services provided. 4. Consults with other health professionals when needed. Planning, Organizing and Productivity 1. Effectively plans and organizes work assignment, manages and sets competitive priorities, and completes work assignments with a minimum of direct supervision per agency policy and within established time frames. 2. Adheres to the services policy and principles of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program. 3. Supervises Home Health aides and LVNs according to law, regulation and agency policy. Professional Behavior 1. Behaves in a courteous professional manner with patients, health professionals and maintain patient confidentiality. 2. Acts as a patient advocate in utilizing Medicare, MediCal, Health Plan and community resources. 3. Participates in Departmental Quality Assurance activities and Utilization Review activities as requested. Self-Development 1. Selects and attends education programs to keep current in area of practice. 2. Utilizes new knowledge and skills. 3. Participates in in-service programs. 4. Annually prepares realistic professional goals and reviews their progress with Supervisor. Perform other related duties as necessary. PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer-

DEPARTMENT: Home Health SCHEDULE: Full-time temporary, 40 hours per week, Day shift, Sunday through Saturday availability: 8:00-5:00PM. Schedule and hours many vary 8:00AM-5:00PM or 10:00AM-7:00PM and does include weekend rotation. Expected length of employment June up to September (90 days). Education: High School Diploma/GED. Licensure: Current California RN License. BLS Job Summary: Provides age-appropriate skilled nursing care to patients in their place of residence in accordance with agency policy and procedure and state and federal regulations. Teaches the patient/family disease process and self-care needs. Monitors physiological state to determine an appropriate level of safety and comfort. Provides services requiring nursing skills in accordance with the plan of care. Develops and coordinates the plan of care and provides case management. Performs duties consistent with the nursing practice act that includes the standards of competent performance including Title 16, Chapter 14, Section 144.3 of the California Code of Regulations. Qualifications: Experience Requirement: 2 years Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing (AA, Diploma, or BSN) Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California. Valid Driver´s license Computer literate preferred Experience in automated clinical information systems preferred. Two years applicable registered nurse experience within the last five (5) years, as determined by the Employer, of which at least six (6) months must be home health experience within a hospital-based or community based home health agency. Oncology, hospice or care of terminally ill experience preferred if working within the Hospice Department. Knowledge of the nursing process Commitment to Service Orientation Effective written and oral communication skills (in English) Good interpersonal skills Duties: Provision of Care 1. Provides the initial all system nursing assessment prior to the provision of care. 2. Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions including obtaining written physician orders for changes. 3. Provides care and services in accordance with the plan of care. 4. Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy. 5. Provides ongoing periodic all system assessment of the patient and the patient´s equipment needs. 6. Initiates preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedure (Home Health). 7. Initiates timely discharges based on goals. 8. Educates and instructs the patient, patient´s family or other staff as required. 9. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. 10. Supervises and teaches LVN´s and HHA´s as required for patient care. 11. Provides nursing care through all phases of care taking into consideration age and developmental needs. Documentation and Communication 1. Documents all care, interventions and care coordination per law, regulation and agency policy. 2. Notifies the patient´s attending MD, Podiatrist and other professional persons and responsible staff of significant changes in the patient´s condition in a timely manner. 3. Assists in coordinating all services provided. 4. Consults with other health professionals when needed. Planning, Organizing and Productivity 1. Effectively plans and organizes work assignment, manages and sets competitive priorities, and completes work assignments with a minimum of direct supervision per agency policy and within established time frames. 2. Adheres to the services policy and principles of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program. 3. Supervises Home Health aides and LVNs according to law, regulation and agency policy. Professional Behavior 1. Behaves in a courteous professional manner with patients, health professionals and maintain patient confidentiality. 2. Acts as a patient advocate in utilizing Medicare, MediCal, Health Plan and community resources. 3. Participates in Departmental Quality Assurance activities and Utilization Review activities as requested. Self-Development 1. Selects and attends education programs to keep current in area of practice. 2. Utilizes new knowledge and skills. 3. Participates in in-service programs. 4. Annually prepares realistic professional goals and reviews their progress with Supervisor. Perform other related duties as necessary. PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer-

HOME CARE DIVISION

Position is responsible for making a significant contribution to the improvement in Case Mix Weight and Home Compare patient outcomes through a multi-faceted approach.Licensed professional with experience in completing OASIS documents in a home health care setting. OASIS certification preferred.- Excellent Patient assessment skills.- Ability to teach and role model for colleagues. - Ability to analyze and interpret data.- Demonstrated organizational skills, self directed and independent in fulfilling role obligation. - Advanced computer skills in a Windows environment including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, plans, coordinates, supervises and/or provides nursing care for patients in the home in order to prevent or postpone institutionalization. Bachelors degree in Nursing and a minimum of one year of nursing experience in Home Care setting required.Current IL RN licensure; Current Illinois drivers license, auto liability insurance and CPR card.

University Hospitals Home Care Services (UHHCS) is the largest agency in Ohio servicing over 15,000 patients annually.

University Hospital´s Home Care Services (UHHCS) is the largest agency in Ohio servicing over 15,000 patients annually. The company is Medicare certified and JCAHO accredited. UHHCS gives access to a comprehensive and integrated array of home health services. Integrating the services to meet patients need (pharmacy, nursing, rehab., private duty) through a single provider produces superior clinical outcomes and customer satisfaction and significantly reduces the risks associated while maximizing referral convenience and continuity of care. Our organizations quality initiatives and standards of care are integrated with the same set of standards developed by University Hospitals Health System. Detailed Position Description -Responsible for caring for a variety of patients in their homes.-The nurse demonstrates clinical competency and evidence of critical thinking, and provides case management and/or infusion care for specific group of patients.-Provides safe, efficient nursing care to patients using nursing interventions in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain and sustain optimal health status.-Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients/customers. -Initiates and maintains positive relationships with co-workers. -Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment. -Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values. Position Requirements -Home Care experience and IV skills preferred.-Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice.-Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (ie. Stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices.-Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients.-Valid Ohio drivers license and car insurance required. Education Requirements -Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred License/Certification Requirements -Registered Nurse with valid Ohio licensure-CPR certification within one (1) month of hire Additional Details Employment Status Regular Full Time Regular Full Time Shift Days Days

The self-directed public health nurse provides home care services to Kaiser Permanente patients in community based and facility settings. This position may provide nursing services to patients in the home health, hospice, home infusion, palliative care, or other programs under the direction of the patient´s physician(s) to provide quality health care outcomes and facilitate the achievement of maximum independence of the patient utilizing health care resources within Kaiser Permanente and the community.Essential Functions: - Provides nursing services to patients consistent with agency policy, state practice acts, and applicable state and federal regulations as directed by the patient´s physician- Manages the care of patients from admission to discharge, coordinating the multidisciplinary plan of care: including appropriate referrals to other disciplines; community resources; supervision of the home health aid plan of care; coordination of the discharge plan and documentation to reflect all activities provided in program appropriate care settings- Assesses the learning needs of the patient/caregiver to develop the plan of care that meets patient and family needs and goals including the provision of effective teaching, supervision and delegation of care to achieve desired health care outcomes and timely discharge consistent with quality care- Partners with agency management in the development and review of programs within Continuing Care Services. Facilitates the initiation of cost effective home care and provides consultation to clinicians regarding appropriate care setting alternatives- Assures professional competency through maintaining state-of-the-art skills and knowledge consistent with Medicare and JCAHO regulations, applicable nurse practice acts and agency policies- Participates in hospice, home infusion, home health and palliative care call duty consistent with agency policy- Participates in department quality management/improvement activities; including but not limited to clinical record review, occurrence reporting, focused studies, process and outcome measurement, peer review, continuous quality improvement projects, partners in defining and achieving agency productivity standards Performs other duties as requestedBasic Qualifications: Minimum 1 year medical-surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting Baccalaureate degree in nursing or commensurate knowledge and experience (Commensurate knowledge and experience may include recent experience in areas of care coordination, case management, community health, and public health) Licensed in Oregon and Washington. Requires license in primary state, (Oregon or Washington) prior to first day of employment. Application for licensure in secondary state must be made within six (6) weeks of start date. Licenses in both states required within six (6) months of hire Valid driver´s license Basic Life Support CPR card for Health Care Provider. Valid card must be obtained prior to patient contact and within two weeks of hire - Able to perform complete physical, psychosocial, spiritual assessments - Able to operate stethoscope and sphygmomanometer - Keyboarding or typing skills - Able to learn to operate a laptop computer to perform clinical documentation. - Working knowledge of concise, yet thorough clinical documentation of patient assessments and care - Effective problem solving, written and verbal communication and organizational and time management skills required to accomplish case management responsibilities within allocated time frames Note: This position requires completion of a typing test Note: This position requires a reliable automobile to travel to and from patient homesPreferred Qualifications: - Operational knowledge of computerized clinical documentation and office application systems including the use of laptop/notebook computers - Working knowledge of the managed care industry - Knowledge of Medicare regulations/requirements - Excellent time management, problem solving and customer service skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to work autonomously and manage patient caseload - Knowledgeable of the care for the chronically ill and frail elderly - Working knowledge of Hospice and palliative care for the terminally ill patient. Pediatrics, including well child care Oncology/hospice Rehabilitation nursing Hospice care and the dying process - Peripheral and central line IV management - Able to perform venipuncture and IV insertion - Able to operate multiple IV pumps - Able to perform surgical debridement as part of wound care

RN Branch Manager for Expanding Home Health Organization in South Central TN

Nurses with an entrepreneurial sense of business, this is a position where you can make your mark! Fabulous opportunity for an experienced Home Health Branch Manager. This is a new office, but already has a small, but growing patient base. The ideal candidate has experience with local, state and federal regulations, has exceptional organizational skills and is passionate about educating and building their staff. Easy drive to Chattanooga. Interested Candidates can call Penne Handler Ferrigno in the Allied Permanent Division, Healthcare Management Team at 866-782-9029 ext 5844 or e-mail your resume to me at penne.handler@comphealth.com

SALARY: $6427 - $7846; Approximate Monthly Equivalent; Paid Biweekly.5% additional pay for evening shift work; 7 ½ % additional pay for night shift work.APPLICANTS MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT OF A 24-HOUR PERIOD AND ANY 5 OF 7 DAYS.QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California AND current CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification. Possession of a Public Health Nursing Certificate issued by the State of California is desirable.ANDOne (1) year of experience within the last five (5) years in home health care services or two (2) years of general nursing experience in an acute care facility within the last five (5) years.Possession and maintenance of a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT WITH THEIR APPLICATION MATERIALS.FOLLOWING AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO POST OFFER MEDICAL AND DRUG SCREENING TESTS AT COUNTY EXPENSE.ADMITTANCE TO EACH PHASE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL REQUIRE A GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTOGRAPH IDENTIFICATION. APPLICANTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PRESENT PROPER IDENTIFICATION MUST MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE TEST DATE.This examination will establish an eligible list from which appointment(s) will be made at Kern Medical Center. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under general direction; Assesses patients during initial assessment visit for current medical and psychosocial status, appropriateness of care and criteria for acceptance. Establishes a patient specific plan of care in conjunction with the primary physician, clinical case manager and other appropriate health care providers. Provides direct patient care as outlined in the patient specific plan of treatment and physician’s orders. Provides care and administers medications according to established policies, procedures and protocols. Provides all components of care in a professional, goal oriented, patient specific manner, functioning within the Nurse Practice Act. Counsels and instructs the patient and family or care giver in meeting patient care needs, including safety. Documents all components of care rendered according to established policies and procedures. Provides both verbal and written communications to the patient’s physician. Communicates any changes in patient’s condition to the clinical case manager and the patient’s physician. Complies with established quality assurance guidelines. Complies with established personnel policies and procedures. Participates in in-service training programs. Obtains CEU credits as needed to maintain current licensure. Assists in orienting other nursing personnel.Other Functions: Performs other job related duties as assigned. Incumbents must have the ability to perform the Essential Functions of the job.APPRAISAL (Weight 100 %): of training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the work based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and rating of application. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.Kern Medical Center appointments include both full-time and part-time employment with benefits. Applicants are encouraged to check both regular full-time and regular part-time on their application to increase their employment opportunities.For further information about this position and Kern Medical Center visit their web site atwww.kernmedicalcenter.com or call 661-326-2640. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE KERN COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT, 1115 TRUXTUN AVE. BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301