Home Health Field Registered Nurse (RN)

21st Century Home Health Services; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401k plan with up to 4% match

Job summary

A leading home health agency is seeking an entry-level Field Registered Nurse to provide hands-on patient care and support for home health services in the Davis area. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in nursing, a current RN license, and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, with additional benefits including health insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• One year of recent nursing experience preferred.
• Experience with high-acuity patients is a plus.
• Must maintain compliance training and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on patient care within RN license scope.
• Implement a plan of care initiated by Case Management RN.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis and care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Mathematics skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Current CA Registered Nurse License (RN)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card

Job description

Overview

Base pay range: $130,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr. At 21st Century Home Health Services (21HHS), we treat every patient with the same empathy, compassion, and understanding we would show our own family. With more than 600 employees, we are the largest home health agency in San Francisco and the fastest-growing in the Bay Area. Today, we care for more than 4,000 patients across San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Napa, Yolo, Placer, El Dorado, and Sacramento counties—and we are actively expanding into Marin and Sonoma counties.

Our clinicians are dedicated not only to the patients they serve, but also to one another. The results speak for themselves: hospital readmission rates at 21HHS consistently remain under 10%, compared to an industry average of over 15%. We’ve also set a new benchmark for employee satisfaction in home health, recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace.

Key achievements include San Francisco Chronicle Top Workplaces in the Bay Area (Ranked 3rd among all medium-sized companies and 1st among home health agencies) and National Recognition (Ranked 12th among medium-sized healthcare companies nationwide and 1st among home health agencies). Please note: all opportunities require being in the field visiting patients in their homes; remote/work-from-home positions are not available unless specifically noted.

This entry-level Field Registered Nurse position is designed to develop fundamental nursing skills within a home health setting and serves as a foundational role for nurses aspiring to advance into case management. This position works under a Case Manager Registered Nurse.

Anticipated Coverage Area: Davis, CA & Surrounding Cities.

Responsibilities

• As Home Health Field Nurse you will provide hands-on patient care within RN license scope, including procedures such as PICC line care, wound care, feeding pumps, NG/G/J tube management, drain management, catheter care, trach care, blood draws, ostomy management, injections, IV antibiotics/TPN administration, and related tasks as applicable.
• Provide direct patient care as defined by the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Implement a plan of care initiated and directed by the Case Management Registered Nurse.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation within 24-48 hours consistent with the plan of care.
• Educate patients and family/caregivers regarding diagnosis and plan of care.
• Assist the RN with skilled procedures and prepare equipment and materials for treatments.
• Coordinate home health services and communicate identified needs to the Case Management RN or other disciplines as appropriate.
• Use equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Participate in personal and professional growth and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Case Management Registered Nurse.
• Record communications and prioritize care; provide timely reports to the Case Manager and provider.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in medical records and care delivery.
• Maintain professionalism and enhance clinical skills; adhere to productivity standards as directed by the Case Management RN.
• Complete and review Start of Care assessments, documentation, and plans of care with the Case Manager as needed.
• Participate in on-call duties as required by weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of recent nursing experience; experience requirement may be waived for internal candidates and/or new grad postings.
• One year of home health care experience is preferred.
• Experience with high-acuity patients is a plus; experience working with an interdisciplinary team is highly desired.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelor's degree).
• Current CA Registered Nurse License (RN).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card.
• Valid CA Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• All licenses and certifications must be current at time of hire and sustained throughout employment.
• Self-directed, critical thinker with excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills; basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Must maintain current compliance training and certifications.

EEO notice: 21st Century is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind, including race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

Compensation details

Estimated Wage Range for Home Health Registered Nurse (RN): $130,000 - $160,000. Starting pay is based on relevant experience above the minimum requirements. Compensation follows a pay-per-visit model, with the wage provided as an estimate. 21st Century offers comprehensive health benefits and a 401k plan with up to a 4% match.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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