Northern Light Home Care and Hospice

Department: Home Health - Various locations

Position is located: Northern Light Home Care & Hospice - Various locations

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned

Summary :

The Nursing Sponsorship Student completes the coursework required to graduate from an accredited school of nursing. While going to school the student works in a clinical capacity (if holds a current clinical licenser or certification) or non-clinical capacity at Northern Light Health.

Responsibilities:

• Attends class and lab related to school and study for said classes up to 24 hours/week.
• Works remainder of hours when not in school or studying.
• Maintains commitment to work up to full FTE when not in school (40 hours/week)
• Other Duties.

Other Information :

• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required to be obtained prior to independent visits.
• Current license to drive in the state of Maine, with reliable transportation and agency required auto liability insurance. Must be able to travel within assigned region, or statewide, depending on the position.
• Age minimum: 18 years old
• Must be reliable, punctual, neat and organized.
• Must be willing to perform tasks as requested, willing to learn job requirements and able to follow directions.

Please submit at time of application:

• Transcripts (all of college education, high school if no college degree)
• Cover letter
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Letter of acceptance into accredited nursing program - LPN and RN students encouraged to apply!

Competencies and Skills

• Arithmetic
• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
• Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Human Capital, Supply Chain and Financial Software.
• Email application with the ability to manage email as well as calendars, managing tasks and contacts, note taking, journaling, and web browsing.
• MS Teams
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
• Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
• Zoom

Education

• Required No Minimum Requirement

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
• Potential exposure to diseases or infections.
• Need to drive to perform responsible duties.
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
• Potential exposure to noxious odors.
• Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
• Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Prolonged periods of walking.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.