Home Health Registered Nurse - Greater Sacramento Area

Compassionate Home Health Ltd•Roseville, CA

38d•$83,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and documenting skilled nursing care for an assigned caseload of home health patients. Utilizing physician orders, clinical judgment, and professional nursing skills, the Home Health RN, in collaboration with the Case Manager, develops and implements individualized care plans that address each patient’s specific needs while ensuring compliance with accrediting organization standards, Federal and State regulations, reimbursement guidelines, and agency policies and procedures. The Home Health RN provides comprehensive skilled nursing services, including patient assessments, medication management, disease management, wound care management, patient education, and coordination of care with the interdisciplinary team. Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities to promote continuous improvement in patient outcomes and quality of care.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
Current BLS/CPR certification
Valid California Driver’s License, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
Knowledge of current Federal, State, accreditation, and agency regulations related to home healthcare
Strong clinical assessment, communication, organization, and documentation skills
Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a home-based environment

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of acute care nursing or skilled nursing experience
Prior home health experience
Wound care experience
Specialty certifications or skills (i.e., phlebotomy, IV therapy, enteral therapy, wound care certifications)
Additional language skills

Responsibilities

Performing initial evaluation visits, including OASIS Start of Care (SOC) assessments
Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and regularly re-evaluating nursing needs
Developing, initiating, and revising individualized plans of care based on patient needs and physician orders
Providing skilled nursing services requiring substantial and specialized nursing judgment
Performing wound assessments, wound care treatments, and monitoring patient progress according to physician orders and evidence-based practices
Initiating appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing interventions
Managing patients with complex medical conditions and providing education related to disease management, medications, treatments, and preventative care
Preparing accurate clinical documentation, including visit notes, assessments, and progress updates
Coordinating care with physicians, case managers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
Communicating changes in patient condition, needs, and progress to physicians and appropriate personnel
Educating and counseling patients and families regarding health management, safety, and ongoing care needs
Participating in in-service education, mentoring, and supervising other nursing personnel as needed
Participating in agency Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities