Registered Nurse (RN), Home Health, King City

San Diego Home Health Care; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

Continuing education assistance

Tuition assistance

Referral bonus

OASIS support tools

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Choice Home Health is seeking an RN to provide in-home nursing care across San Luis Obispo County, delivering skilled nursing services, education, and care coordination with physicians and caregivers. You’ll perform OASIS assessments, develop plans of care, and ensure CMS compliance in a patient‑centered setting.

The ideal candidate has CA RN licensure with CPR, strong communication, and the ability to visit patients at home.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, active California Registered Nurse (RN) license and CPR certification.
• At least one year of clinical practical nursing experience outside of school or rotations.
• Home Health experience preferred, but not required.
• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to make home visits and provide skilled nursing assessments and care.
• Home Health and Home Care Home Base (HCHB) documentation experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive in-home nursing assessments for home health patients
• Develop and manage individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Provide skilled nursing services including medication management, wound care, disease management, and patient education
• Complete OASIS assessments, recertifications, case conferences, and timely clinical documentation
• Identify the need for additional home health services, disciplines, and durable medical equipment (DME)
• Assess home environments to promote patient safety, fall prevention, and improved outcomes
• Obtain and document physician orders, including verbal orders, per agency and regulatory guidelines
• Educate patients and caregivers on care plans, medications, and symptom management
• Maintain compliance with CMS, Medicare, and home health regulations
• Serve as a preceptor or mentor to other nursing staff as needed

Skills

California RN license

CPR certification

Interpersonal communication

Home visits capability

Autonomy with team support

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

HCHB documentation

Job description

This role is best suited for RNs who live in or near King City, as patient visits are local and consistent within the immediate service area.

Choice Home Health

Family Serving Families

Choice Home Health is a trusted home health provider serving patients and families throughout San Luis Obispo County. For more than 25 years, we’ve delivered compassionate, high-quality care to individuals recovering from surgery or managing acute and chronic conditions- right in the comfort of their homes. As a two-time Home Health Care Elite Award winner, Choice Home Health is proud of our family-centered culture, supportive leadership, and commitment to meaningful, one-on-one patient care.

Our clinicians choose Choice Home Health because of our supportive culture, flexible scheduling, tenured leadership, and genuine sense of family.

What You’ll Do

• Perform comprehensive in-home nursing assessments for home health patients
• Develop and manage individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Provide skilled nursing services including medication management, wound care, disease management, and patient education
• Complete OASIS assessments, recertifications, case conferences, and timely clinical documentation
• Identify the need for additional home health services, disciplines, and durable medical equipment (DME)
• Assess home environments to promote patient safety, fall prevention, and improved outcomes
• Obtain and document physician orders, including verbal orders, per agency and regulatory guidelines
• Educate patients and caregivers on care plans, medications, and symptom management
• Maintain compliance with CMS, Medicare, and home health regulations
• Serve as a preceptor or mentor to other nursing staff as needed

You’ll Love This Role If…

• You enjoy one-on-one patient care
• You want autonomy with strong team support
• You value flexibility and meaningful work
• You take pride in delivering skilled, compassionate care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current, active California Registered Nurse (RN) license and CPR certification
• At least one year of clinical practical nursing experience outside of school or rotations
• Home Health experience preferred, but not required
• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to make home visits and provide skilled nursing assessments and care
• Home Health and Home Care Home Base (HCHB) documentation experience preferred, but not required

Schedule Options

We are currently hiring for Full-Time and Per Diem Registered Nurse opportunities. Scheduling preferences will be discussed during the interview process to ensure the best fit.

Pay & Perks

• Competitive pay that reflects your experience and expertise
• Full-time benefits (23 days of PTO, medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage) available to full-time associates
• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
• Mileage reimbursement for patient-related travelContinuing education and tuition assistance
• Generous referral bonus program
• OASIS Virtual Assistant to streamline documentation
• Supportive, accessible leadership team

Our Mission & Values

Our mission is to deliver exceptional home health care through clinical excellence, compassion, and integrity, while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. We are guided by:

• Compassion
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Excellence
• Respect

About Choice Home Health

Choice Home Health is a trusted home health provider committed to patient-centered, evidence-based care. Our goal is to help patients live healthier, safer, and more fulfilling lives - at home.

If you’re looking for a supportive, mission-driven team where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.