Home Health Field Registered Nurse (RN)

21st Century Home Health Services Inc.•San Jose, CA

22h•Remote

About The Position

This entry-level Field Registered Nurse position is designed to develop fundamental nursing skills within a home health setting while gaining an understanding of the company's operational goals and efficiencies. It serves as a foundational role for registered nurses aspiring to advance into case management. This position works under a Case Manager Registered Nurse. The coverage area is Alum Rock San Jose. All opportunities at 21HHS require being in the field visiting patients in their homes. 21st Century Home Health Services (21HHS) is the largest home health agency in San Francisco and the fastest-growing in the Bay Area, with over 600 employees. They care for over 4,000 patients across multiple counties and are expanding. 21HHS has low hospital readmission rates and is recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace, ranking highly nationally and locally. They prioritize engagement and satisfaction to deliver outstanding outcomes.

Requirements

One (1) year of recent nursing experience (Experience requirement may be waived for internal candidates and/or new grad posting).
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelor's degree)
Current CA Registered Nurse License (RN)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card
Valid CA Drivers License with acceptable driving record
All license and certifications must be current at time of hire and sustained throughout employment
Self-directed, Critical Thinker, Outstanding interpersonal skills, Organized, Computer literacy. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
Must maintain current with annual compliance training and certifications

Nice To Haves

One year of home health care experience is preferred.
Experience with high acuity patients is a plus
Experience working with an interdisciplinary team is highly desired

Responsibilities

Providing hands-on patient care including, but not limited to (must be within RN license scope): PICC lines, Wound Vacs & Care, Kangaroo & feeding Pumps, Management of NG, G, and J tubes, Staple & suture removal, Drains such as, JP, Biliary, Nephrostomy, Foley/suprapubic catheters (insertion, removal, and troubleshooting), PleurX drainage system, Trach care, Blood draws, Ostomy management, SQ and IM injections, IV antibiotic/TPN administration and Compression wraps.
Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act
Implements a plan of care initiated and directed by the Case Management Registered Nurse
Provides accurate and timely documentation within 24-48 hours consistent with the plan of care
Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care
Assists the registered nurse in performing skilled needs procedures and duties, which include preparing equipment and materials for treatments and assisting the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques
Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST) to the Case Management RN or other disciplines
Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
Participates in personal and professional growth and development
Performs other duties as assigned by the Case Management Registered Nurse
Retrieves communication on assigned patients. Uses information received as a basis for establishing priorities of care
Gives a timely and pertinent report to the Case Manager
Records pertinent and concise information that will reflect the patients' needs, problems, capabilities and limitations, as well as the patients' response to nursing interventions
Entries will accurately record any incident that has a bearing on the patient.
Reports pertinent information timely to the Case Management Registered Nurse and to Provider
Attends weekly Case Conferences as required to coordinate and communicate information regarding patient care and treatment
Ensures patient privacy in maintaining medical records and when providing care.
Maintains professionalism and seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge of clinical skills
Maintains productivity standards as directed by the Case Management Registered Nurse.
Completes and reviews Start of Care assessments, documentation, and plans of care with Case Manager, as needed.
Participates in on-call duties as required by weekend rotation