HH Nurse II SH

Kaiser Permanente; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide skilled home health care in California. The role includes conducting initial assessments, planning and revising the plan of care, and teaching patients and families about disease processes and self-care.

You will coordinate services and document all care in compliance with regulations. The position requires an active RN license in California, strong communication skills, and the ability to supervise home health aides and

Qualifications

• Two years of registered nurse experience within the last five years, including at least six months of home health.
• Knowledge of the nursing process and commitment to service orientation.
• Effective written and oral communication skills (in English).
• Interpersonal skills andRefer to collective bargaining agreement requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate skilled nursing care in patients' residences per plan of care.
• Develop and coordinate the plan of care; perform ongoing nursing assessments.
• Educate patient and family on disease processes, self-care, and care coordination.
• Supervise and educate LVNs and HHAs as required for patient care.
• Document all care, communicate significant changes to physicians, and coordinate services.

Skills

Nursing experience

Communication skills

Patient advocacy

Education

RN education (AA/ Diploma/ BSN)

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Automated clinical information systems

Job description

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 ofRegulations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
• The job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• 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.
• Knowledge of the nursing process
• Commitment to Service Orientation
• Effective written and oral communication skills (in English)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing (AA, Diploma, or BSN)

License, Certification, Registration

• Registered Nurse License (California)
• Driver's License (California)
• Basic Life Support

Preferred Qualifications:

• Computer literate preferred
• Experience in automated clinical information systems preferred.
• Oncology, hospice or care of terminally ill experience preferred if working within the Hospice Department.