Home Health Nurse - RN

Center for Elders' Independence•Oakland, CA

2d•$46 - $70

About The Position

The Home Health Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to participants at CEI clinics and in their homes. Under the direction of the Manager of Care Coordination and Home Health Nursing, the nurse delivers safe, effective, individualized care in accordance with each participant’s care plan, physician’s orders, and regulatory standards. The nurse communicates with clinic and program staff to ensure that care is appropriate and consistent with the participant’s plan. The role includes assessing participants, providing skilled nursing care and education, monitoring changes in health, maintaining clinical documentation, and contributing to care planning and quality improvement. The nurse may need to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation and work evenings and weekends. The position also involves travel to participant homes and PACE centers and may require participation in interdisciplinary team meetings when a clinic registered nurse is absent.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing or vocational nursing program.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), 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 the frail or elderly population.
Maintain eligibility for licensure by obtaining required continuing education units.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for establishing 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 player in a multicultural, multidisciplinary setting.
Travel to participant homes and PACE centers.
Valid California driver’s license, motor vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
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 are highly preferred.
Knowledge and experience in diabetic foot care and advanced wound care training and/or certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess participants in the clinic or at home after hospital or skilled nursing facility stays, following falls, and for medication compliance, disease management, or other indicated needs.
Monitor participants for acute physical or behavioral changes and adjust the plan of care accordingly.
Provide skilled nursing care to participants in a timely manner.
Educate and counsel participants, family members, and caregivers regarding care needs and safety.
Implement preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures appropriate to participant care and safety.
Be available for on-call response to emergency concerns and participate in the scheduled after-hours on-call rotation.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings when required, offering clinical expertise in team planning and problem solving when a clinic registered nurse is absent.
Conduct initial and semiannual nursing assessments in the clinic as needed to evaluate participant status and support individualized care plans.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with PACE and regulatory standards.
Assure quality of care by following therapeutic standards, recommending or making necessary treatment adjustments, and adhering to governing agency standards of care.
Participate in CEI’s quality assurance performance improvement program (QAPI) as assigned, measuring health outcomes against care goals and standards.
Participate in departmental and agency meetings as directed.
Maintain confidentiality of company procedures, results, and information about participants and families.
Complete required agency training and follow CEI 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.