Home Health Nurse - RN

Center for Elders' Independence•San Leandro, CA

8d•$46 - $70

About The Position

The Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) is a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and implementation. Its aim is to provide high-quality, affordable, integrated health care to older adults while promoting autonomy, quality of life, and the ability to live in the community. Under the direction of the Manager of Care Coordination and Home Health Nursing, the Home Health Nurse provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to participants at CEI clinics and in their homes. The nurse delivers safe, effective, individualized care in accordance with each participant’s care plan, physician’s orders, and applicable regulatory standards, and coordinates with clinic and program staff to ensure care aligns with the participant’s plan. The position requires availability for evening and weekend work and participation in an after-hours on-call rotation. The nurse may travel to participant homes and PACE centers and may participate in interdisciplinary team meetings when a clinic registered nurse is absent. The hourly pay range is $46.02–$69.95; placement depends on job-related qualifications and factors including experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or vocational nursing program.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate degree in Nursing, or equivalent.
Current California Board of Registered Nurse License or California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician License.
Current CPR-BLS certification.
At least one year of acute care, skilled nursing facility, or ambulatory care experience working with frail or elderly people.
Valid California driver’s license, motor vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
Maintain eligibility for licensure by obtaining required continuing education units.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for maintaining a safe work and living environment for participants.
Ability to lift and move participants or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Frequent standing, walking, and bending, and occasional kneeling during home visits.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with participants, families, and team members.
Proficiency with electronic health records and basic computer applications.
Ability to work as a team member in a multicultural, multidisciplinary setting.
Ability to travel to participant homes and PACE centers.
Availability to work evenings and weekends and participate in the on-call rotation.

Nice To Haves

Strong clinical skills and experience in complex wound care, infusions, venipuncture, vaccinations, complex respiratory care, genitourinary care, and ostomies.
Knowledge and experience in diabetic foot care.
Advanced wound care training and/or certifications.

Responsibilities

Assess participants in the clinic or at home after hospital or skilled nursing facility stays, after falls, and as otherwise indicated, including assessment of medication compliance and disease management.
Monitor participants for acute physical or behavioral changes and adjust the plan of care as appropriate.
Provide skilled nursing care to participants in a timely manner.
Educate and counsel participants, family members, and caregivers about care needs and safety.
Implement preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures appropriate to participant care and safety.
Respond to emergency concerns when on call and participate in the scheduled after-hours on-call rotation.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings when required, providing clinical expertise in team planning and problem solving in the absence of a clinic registered nurse.
Conduct initial and semiannual nursing assessments in the clinic as needed to evaluate participant status and support individualized care plans.
Document care accurately and promptly in the electronic health record in accordance with PACE and regulatory standards.
Maintain quality of care by following therapeutic and regulatory standards and making or recommending necessary treatment adjustments.
Participate in CEI’s quality assurance and performance improvement program as assigned, measuring health outcomes against care goals and standards.
Attend departmental and agency meetings as directed.
Maintain confidentiality of company procedures, results, and information about participants and families.
Comply with agency training requirements and safety policies and procedures.
Maintain a courteous, helpful, and professional attitude and respond to the needs of customer groups.
Perform other assigned duties with flexibility and a proactive approach to participant care.