Home Health Registered Nurse RN

Pathwell Health; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathwell Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for home health in Chula Vista, CA. The RN will assess patient health needs, develop and implement care plans, and maintain medical records while coordinating with the care team.

Requirements include a CA RN license, CPR, and ideally home health experience. The role can be full-time or PRN, with responsibilities spanning patient assessments, education, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's in nursing preferred.
• Current California RN license.
• CPR certification required.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance and registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care as ordered by the physician.
• Complete evaluation tasks, including vitals and medication reviews.
• Coordinate with physicians, therapists, and the care team.
• Assess and chart observations at each visit.
• Maintain complete and accurate nursing documentation.
• Educate clients and families on home health procedures.
• Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for examinations or treatments.
• Modify care plans based on patient response.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

The RN is responsible for assessing patient health problems and needs, developing and implementing nursing care plans, and maintaining medical records. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration is required. We are looking for either Full Time of PRN role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide skilled nursing treatments as ordered by the client's doctor
• Complete evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication reviews
• Coordinate with physicians, therapists, and other individuals in the client's care plan
• Assess and chart observations of the client's condition at each visit
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of nursing care
• Work collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team
• Provide education to clients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patient's conditions
• Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or other anesthetic
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
• Engage in research activities and participation in formal educational training activities related to nursing
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Associate degree required; Graduate of an accredited state-approved, Bachelor's Degree from the school of nursing preferred
• Current and valid California Registered Nurse License
• Prior nursing experience, specifically in home health (preferred)
• Current CPR certification (required), Driver's License, Car Insurance, Car Registration
• Strong interpersonal skills that build personal rapport and establish trust with the client
• Computer literate, Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job (ex: lifting 50 pounds for transfers)
• Home health care experience
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.