Registered Nurse

Healthy Living at Home, a Mission Healthcare Company; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A home health care provider in San Jose is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Case Manager to deliver patient care in the Greater San Joaquin County area. This role involves performing assessments, developing care plans, administering treatments, and coordinating care. The ideal candidate must hold an unencumbered RN license and have at least one year of home health experience. Competitive compensation and support provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of Registered Nurse experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of Home Health experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessment of patient and family.
• Develop a care plan incorporating nursing actions.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Act as Case Manager and coordinate patient care.

Skills

Observation skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) License

Graduate of NLN accredited school of nursing

Job description

Position Overview

Healthy Living at Home, LLC (San Jose) is searching for a professional and caring Registered Nurse Case Manager to provide case management, assessment, evaluation, direction, and care to our Home Health patients in the Greater San Joaquin County, Stockton, Lodi, and Galt, CA metropolitan area.

Essential Job Functions

• Complete an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
• Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses.
• Regularly re‑evaluate patient nursing needs.
• Initiate the plan of care and make necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develop a care plan that establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions.
• Include the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsel the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provide health‑care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
• Identify discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implement prior to discharge of the patient.
• Act as Case Manager when assigned by the Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor and coordinate patient care for the assigned caseload.

Basic Qualifications

• Unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Graduate of a National League for Nursing (NLN) accredited school of nursing.

Minimum Experience and Credentials

• Minimum of one (1) year of Registered Nurse experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of Home Health experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured according to state or organization requirements and in good working order.
• Self‑directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent observation, problem‑solving, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
• Physical stamina for prolonged or considerable walking or standing; ability to lift, position, or transfer patients and lift supplies and equipment (up to 40 lb on occasion).
• Adequate visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

Physical Requirements

Typical functions of this role include standing, sitting, and walking a majority of the time. Occasional kneeling, stooping, bending, or reaching may be necessary. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs regularly and up to 40 lbs on occasion. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. It is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.