Home Health Weekend Admissions Nurse
About The Position
ACE Home Health & Hospice is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to complete weekend home health admissions across multiple locations in Santa Clara County. The agency is locally owned and operated, with offices in Orinda and San Jose. The role combines independent, field-based nursing with administrative support, experienced clinical colleagues, and technology designed to streamline work. The position focuses on weekend start-of-care visits that help patients transition safely into home health services. The nurse conducts comprehensive assessments, develops individualized care plans, and educates patients and caregivers. Compensation is pay-per-visit: $150–$200 per start-of-care visit, based on experience and qualifications. Mileage is reimbursed at the federal rate, and paid parking is provided.
Requirements
- At least one year of home health RN experience.
- At least one year of full-time medical-surgical or acute care nursing experience.
- Experience completing home health admissions and OASIS assessments.
- Current, unrestricted California RN license and current CPR certification.
- Valid California driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, and time-management skills.
- Skill in IV infusion, phlebotomy, wound care including wound vacs, feeding tube care, and disease management education.
- Comfort working independently, traveling between patient homes, and using electronic documentation systems.
- Availability to complete admissions on weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Additional language skills to help provide personalized care to the communities served.
Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive assessments, medication reconciliation, and OASIS/start-of-care documentation.
- Develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, caregivers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide skilled nursing care and education based on each patient’s needs.
- Identify safety concerns, changes in condition, and additional service or equipment needs.
- Coordinate a clear handoff to the ongoing care team.
- Complete timely, accurate documentation in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulations.
- Travel between patient homes to complete admissions on weekends.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate.
- Paid parking.
- Employee rewards program with points redeemable for gifts.
- Corporate discounts on a variety of services.
- Eligible full-time employees receive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Dependent coverage options for eligible full-time employees.
- Paid time off and paid holidays for eligible full-time employees.
- 401(k) with company match for eligible full-time employees.
- Individualized orientation.
- Ongoing education and free CEUs through an on-demand learning platform.
- Opportunities in precepting, clinical education, and clinical leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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