Home Health RN - Full-time
About The Position
Lorian Health is hiring a full-time Home Health RN serving South Orange County. The role provides professional nursing care in patients’ homes, supporting quality of life, independence, and self-sufficiency. Compensation is based on a pay-per-visit model, with visits ranging from $100 to $160 depending on experience and visit type. The posting describes its compensation figure as an estimate of yearly compensation. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess and evaluate patient status, implement and revise plans of care, administer prescribed medications and treatments, and provide preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative care. The role includes monitoring patients for changes in condition, communicating with physicians and supervisory personnel, supporting activities of daily living, teaching patients and caregivers, and maintaining a safe environment.
Requirements
- Currently licensed to practice as an RN in the state of practice.
- If IV or ET certified, hold current certification recognized by the state or states where practicing as an RN.
- Excellent observation skills, good nursing judgment, and good oral and written communication skills.
- Maintain good physical stamina and mental health.
- Provide pre-employment physician’s health clearance, including negative TB skin tests and/or chest X-ray and other tests required by state statutes.
- Maintain current CPR certification.
- Be a licensed driver and have an automobile insured in accordance with Lorian Health requirements.
- At least one year of recent experience in a Home Health or Hospice setting, gained within the last three years.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care using all elements of the nursing process.
- Assess and evaluate patient status by reviewing and implementing the Plan of Care, regularly reevaluating patient needs, and revising the plan as necessary.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Initiate and apply appropriate preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing procedures and techniques.
- Communicate regarding patient care with the physician and supervisory personnel.
- Observe patients regularly for changes in condition, discuss changes with patients or their caregivers, and report changes to the attending physician as necessary.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and support their efforts toward self-sufficiency and independence.
- Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques as appropriate; provide physician-ordered medication, diet, and other instructions; and use opportunities for health counseling.
- Provide and maintain a safe environment for patients.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, and EAP benefits.
- 401(k) with 4% match.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Mileage reimbursement or a company vehicle, depending on role, plus a fuel card.
- Employee referral program.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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