HOME HEALTH REGISTERED NURSE

Colusa Medical Center • Arbee, CA

56d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing comprehensive home health nursing care to patients. Key responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, clinical procedures, health education, coordination of care with other healthcare professionals, accurate documentation, and providing emotional support and comfort. The nurse may also deliver specialized care such as palliative care, post-surgical wound management, or chronic disease monitoring.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Experience in patient assessment and care planning
• Proficiency in clinical procedures including medication administration, wound care, and IV therapy
• Ability to educate patients and families on health management
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Excellent medical record documentation skills
• Ability to provide emotional support and ensure a safe home environment
• Experience with specialized care such as palliative care, post-surgical wound management, or chronic disease monitoring is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate health conditions, monitor symptoms, and develop/implement personalized care plans in coordination with physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Administer prescribed medications, perform wound care, manage IV therapy, change dressings, and monitor vital signs.
• Teach patients and families proper home care techniques, medication management, and disease prevention strategies.
• Collaborate with doctors, physical/occupational therapists, and other professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely medical records and update providers on patient progress.
• Provide emotional support, ensure a safe and clean home environment, and assist with daily activities when needed.
• May deliver palliative care, post-surgical wound management, or chronic disease monitoring depending on the care plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior