Home Health Field Registered Nurse (RN)

21st Century Home Health Services Inc. • Citrus Heights, CA

94d • $130,000 - $160,000

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 position. Coverage Area: Marin County.

Requirements

• One (1) year of recent nursing experience. Experience requirement may be waived for internal candidates and/or new grad posting.
• 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.
• 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

• Experience with high acuity patients.
• Experience working with an interdisciplinary team.

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• 401k plan with up to a 4% match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees