Home Health RN- Per Diem

Lorian Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Company vehicle (role dependent)

Job summary

Lorian Health in San Diego, CA is seeking a skilled RN to provide high-quality patient care in a home health setting. The role emphasizes independence, collaboration, and compassionate care in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include assessing patient status, administering medications, and educating families while promoting self-care and safety. Requires active RN license and CPR certification, with at least one year in home health or hospice.

Qualifications

• RN license current in state of practice.
• IV or ET certification, if applicable, current and recognized by the state.
• Excellent observation, nursing judgment, and oral/written communication skills.
• Maintains good physical stamina and mental health; pre-employment health clearance may be required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum 1 year of recent Home Health or Hospice experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient status by reviewing and implementing the Plan of Care (POC).
• Regularly re-evaluate patient needs and revise the POC as necessary.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Initiate and apply nursing procedures; communicate patient care with physician and supervisors.
• Observe patients for changes, discuss with patient or family, report to attending physician.
• Assist with activities of daily living and promote patient independence.
• Educate patient and family on self-care techniques as appropriate.
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for patients.

Skills

Observation skills

Nursing judgment

Communication skills

Physical stamina

CPR certification

Education

RN license (state)

Job description

For over 20 years, Lorian Health has been a trusted leader in home health care, dedicated to enhancing patients’ quality of life and supporting their independence.

We offer a collaborative, compassionate work environment where every team member is valued and equipped to succeed. Join a team that prioritizes growth, open communication, and the tools you need to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Locations

San Diego East and South

About The Role

The RN position at Lorian offers a challenging and rewarding career opportunity for a skilled and compassionate nurse to provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates patient/client status by:
  • Reviewing and implementing the Plan of Care (POC)
  • Regularly re-evaluating patient/client needs
  • Revising the POC as necessary
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Initiates and applies appropriate preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing procedures and techniques and maintains communication regarding patient/client care with the physician and supervisory personnel.
• Regularly observe the patient/client for changes in condition, discuss changes with the patient/client or family/caregiver and reports changes, as necessary, to the attending physician.
• Assists the patient/client with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patients/clients effort toward self-sufficiency and independence.
• Teaches the patient/client and family/caregiver self care techniques as appropriate.
• Provides medication, diet, and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients/clients and families/caregivers.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient/client.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed to practice as a RN in the state of practice.
• If IV or ET certified, is currently certified and recognized by the state(s) where currently practicing as an RN.
• Possesses excellent observation, good nursing judgment, and good oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health. Presents a pre-employment physician’s health clearance, including negative TB skin tests and/or CXR and other tests as required by specific state statutes.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Minimum of one (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience in a Home Health or Hospice Setting.

Why Join us?

We are committed to our employees' well-being, offering a comprehensive employee benefits packagethat includes, but is not limited to:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, EAP, 401(K) with 4% match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement or company vehicle (role dependent), plus fuel card
• Employee referral program and opportunities for growth and advancement

This position is based on a Pay per visit compensation model.

Pay per visit ranges from $80-170 visit commensurate with experience and depending on type of visit. The compensation reflected on this posting is an estimate of yearly compensation.