Registered Nurse- Home Health

CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC is seeking a Registered Nurse for home health care in California. The role involves planning, directing, and delivering home care services to improve patient quality of life.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, creating and updating care plans, administering medications, supervising support staff, and coordinating with physicians. A CA RN license and CPR certification are required; a valid driver's license and auto insurance are also necessary.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance.
• One year of nursing experience preferred in home health, hospice, or public health.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing is optional.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial comprehensive nursing assessment to determine home care needs.
• Develops and updates a care plan with measurable goals and time frames.
• Reassesses patient status and revises plan of care as needed.
• Administers medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Supervises LVNs and CHHAs per agency policies.
• Educates patient and family on medication management and disease prevention.
• Documents clinical notes accurately and timely.
• Coordinates care with physicians and other providers.
• Reports changes in patient condition to supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s in Nursing (optional)

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

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