RN, Field - Per Diem

Desert Oasis Healthcare; Palm Springs (CA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Desert Oasis Healthcare is seeking an Experienced Home Health Registered Nurse to plan, organize, and direct home health services in patients' residences in Palm Springs, CA. You will initiate and adjust the plan of care as patient needs change and communicate updates to the Clinical Manager and team.

The role requires a California RN license, BLS within 60 days, and strong assessment, communication, and customer service skills. A valid CA driver’s license is also required.

Formación

• Current California RN license and active certification.
• One year of professional nursing experience.
• Excellent assessment, communication and customer service skills.
• BLS certification within 60 days of hire.
• Valid California driver’s license and insurance.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver competent, patient-centered home health care in the patient’s residence.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop a plan of care.
• Communicate plan updates to the Clinical Manager, Case Manager, Physician and team.
• Perform comprehensive physical exams and medication review at each visit.
• Provide patient-specific interventions and education.
• Maintain regular communication with managers and participate in team meetings.
• Serve as an ambassador for Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care.
• Summarize key information and provide written materials when possible.

Conocimientos

Nursing care

Time management

Communication

Patient education

Educación

California RN License

BLS certification

Herramientas

Basic computer skills

Descripción del empleo

Description

The Field RN assists in planning, organizing and directing home health services. Initiates the home health plan of care and makes the necessary revisions as the patient status and needs change. Communicates changes to the Clinical manager, Case Manager, Physician and team members as needed.

Professional Duties

• Responsible for the delivery of competent, patient centered care rendered in the patients residence.
• Completes a comprehensive assessment of patients and families, including the OASIS when appropriate, to determine qualifications for home health services, skilled needs of patients, and services required to obtain quality outcomes for the patient.
• In consultation with the Clinical Manager, develops a patient plan of care that outlines the care and services necessary to meet patient‑specific needs identified in the comprehensive assessment.
• Performs a comprehensive physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses each visit as appropriate, including a complete medication review and progress towards the patient goals.
• Provides patient-specific interventions and education based on the patients diagnosis and identified needs of the patient and representative.
• Regularly communicates with the Clinical Manager and Case Manager with any updates, including progress towards goals and discharge.
• Follows the plan of care and notifies the Clinical Manager, Case Manager, Physician, and the patient and representative when the plan of care is updated due to any significant change in the patients health status, including discharge. Participates in team meeting, quality improvement teams and in‑services as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Serve as an ambassador for Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care at all times and positively shape the customer experience
• Be sensitive to factors that influence customers and co‑workers situation including age, gender, culture, race and socioeconomic status. Be observant of others social cues (emotions) and respond appropriately
• Summarize key information and provide written materials whenever possible

Qualifications

• Current California RN License.
• One year of prior professional nursing experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to manage time and stay organized. Excellent assessment and nursing skills.
• Good communication skills, detail oriented, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Excellent customer service and telephone etiquette skills.
• BLS required within 60 days of hire.
• Current California Driving License and proof of insurance.

Physical Demands

Type Description

• Sitting: Approximately 25% of day
• Standing: Approximately 50% of day
• Walking: Approximately 25% of day
• Lifting: 0 - 50 lbs (patients,equipment, supplies) - approximately 40% of day
• Bending: Approximately 10% of day. Kneeling