Registered Nurse- Home Health

CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC in Riverside, California is seeking a Registered Nurse - Home Health. The RN will plan, organize, and direct home care services to improve quality of life for patients under the supervision of the Director of Patient Care Services/Nursing.

Responsibilities include initial patient assessment, care planning with measurable goals, ongoing reassessments, medication administration, and coordination with physicians and care teams.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse authorized to practice in California.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver\'s license and auto insurance.
• At least one year of professional nursing experience, preferably in home health or hospice.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proficient in computerized clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial comprehensive assessment of patient to determine home care needs.
• Create and revise plan of care with measurable goals based on nursing diagnosis.
• Provide ongoing reassessments to revise patient\'s plan of care as status changes.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physician per plan of care.
• Coordinate care with physician and other care providers; document timely clinical notes.
• Supervise LVNs and CHHAs according to agency policies and procedures.
• Attend to HIPAA and infection control policies as required.

Skills

Licensed Registered Nurse

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Car Insurance

Autonomy in Work

Computer Literacy (EHR)

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing (optional)

Tools

EHR/EMR systems

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse- Home Health

Position

Registered Nurse

Job Description Summary

Gives Report To: Director of Patient Care Services/Director of Nursing/Nursing Supervisor The registered nurse plans, organizes, and directs home care services to improve quality life for the patient.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Completes an initial, comprehensive assessment of patient to determine home care needs
• Creates a plan of care which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing actions
• Provide ongoing reassessments to regularly revise patients plan of care as patient’s status and needs change
• Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
• Reports all changes in patient condition to clinical supervisor
• Provides comprehensive assessment and nursing care based on nursing process
• Determines and documents nursing diagnosis and interventions to meet patient needs
• Develops an individualized plan of care using measurable goals with time frames for completion
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered by the patient's physician, following the plan of care.
• Supervises LVNs and CHHAs according to agency supervisory policies and procedures
• Provides patient and family education regarding medication management, compliance and measures to prevent disease process exacerbation
• Coordinates care with all care providers and ordering physician
• Completes and submits clinical notes accurately and timely
• Reports to physician and nursing supervisor any changes in patient condition and updates the plan of care as necessary
• Ensures the patient has all appropriate medications and DME required to provide safe and effective patient care
• Participates in QAPI programs and initiatives
• Participates in professional development and skills training as required or needed
• Attends monthly in-services
• Follows all agency policies and procedures, including in Infection Control, Emergency management, medication management, emergency management, pain management and overall patient care policies and procedures
• Complies with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements in accordance with federal, state and organizational policies

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse authorized to practice professional nursing in the state
• Holds and maintains current CPR certification
• Must have a valid and active driver’s license
• Must have car insurance
• Liability insurance is optional
• Must have an automobile in good working condition
• Must have at least one year of experience as a professional nurse, preferably in home health care, hospice or public health
• Bachelor's degree in nursing is optional
• Must have great interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be proficient in the use of computers for computerized clinical documentation
• Must be capable of autonomous work with basic safety knowledge
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing