RN, Care Manager (Home Health), Full-Time

Adventist Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Bakersfield, CA seeks a registered nurse to plan, direct and provide in-home care for patients under our home health and hospice program. You will manage a patient caseload, perform comprehensive assessments, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team to meet individualized goals.

The role requires RN licensure in California, CPR/BLS certification, a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle; BSN preferred and prior acute or home health experience encouraged.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in California (Required).
• CPR or BLS certification (Required).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle (Required).
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred; acute/home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial and ongoing nursing assessments and plans care accordingly.
• Delivers direct/indirect skilled nursing care and coordinates with other disciplines.
• Documents patient status and treatment accurately and timely.
• Counsels patients and families on care plans and preventative care.

Skills

RN license

CPR/BLS

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Description

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards.

So whether you're looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization.

Job Summary

Plans, organizes and directs home care services to meet the needs of patients in their homes. Manages a patient caseload in an effective and efficient manner. Provides patient care independently, but also collaborates with other core disciplines in accordance with the patient’s plan or care to meet care goals. Functions as a resource to patients, family members, and other care team members.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
• Acute care facility or home care experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required
• Current automobile insurance and a reliable automobile: Required

Essential Functions

• Completes initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient’s needs at appropriate time points as assigned. Completes the nursing assessment of assigned patients. Demonstrates ability to discuss and/or teach pertinent aspects of nursing care and patient rights and responsibilities. Identifies and reports problems, abnormal findings, or nursing diagnoses that need follow up.
• Implements plan of care in accordance with identified needs. Participates with the patient in clarifying mutually agreed upon goals and incorporates these goals into the plan of care. Provides direct and/or indirect skilled, safe, quality care. Coordinates patient care with other disciplines and integrates input from disciplines. Performs ongoing nursing assessments and changes plans of care as needed.
• Accurately completes and legibly documents all pertinent information in accordance with established policies and procedures by documenting patient care delivery, patient status, patient’s response to treatment, and therapeutic interventions. Ensures that all documentation is completed and submitted in a timely manner. Updates nursing plans and medication profiles when changes occur.
• Counsels and educates the patient and family in meeting healthcare/nursing and related needs. Provides learning opportunities for patient and caregiver, including written material as appropriate. Initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Complies with all applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including, but not limited to the code of conduct, HIPAA, and documentation standards. Demonstrates professional conduct, service excellence and commitment to the mission and values of Adventist Health. On call duties will be assigned based on location and agency operational needs. If assigned by agency leadership, incumbent is required to perform on call duties.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

JOB INFO

• Job Identification : 71851
• Job Category : RN
• Posting Date : 2026-09-01T18:25:22+00:00
• Job Shift : Day Shift
• Locations :
  Bakersfield, CA, United States
• Assignment Category : Full-time regular
• Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $46.75 to $64.13. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
• Hiring Department : Home Health - Skilled Nursing (AHHC - AHBD)
• Shift Length : 8 Hours