Home Health RN

Compassus•Burbank, CA

12d•$50 - $78

About The Position

The registered nurse is accountable for delivering and supervising safe, quality, individualized care for assigned patients in accordance with the nursing process and Nurse Practice Act. The role includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care; coordinating and communicating the plan of care with the healthcare team; involving families and significant others as appropriate; and directing, delegating, and managing care delivered by colleagues and subordinates. The nurse supports family-centered care and professional development while reflecting the nursing division’s philosophy, the Sisters of Providence mission and core values, and National Patient Safety Standards. The RN assesses patients across assigned age groups, develops and monitors individualized, evidence-based plans of care, provides patient and family education, monitors changes in patient condition, and communicates with colleagues and physicians. The role also includes care documentation, discharge planning, safety and infection-control practices, regulatory compliance, quality-improvement participation, and collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. The territory covers West LA, Santa Monica, Hollywood, and surrounding areas. Schedule varies to meet department needs.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
At least 1 year of professional nursing experience.
California Registered Nurse License required upon hire.
National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association required within 30 days of hire.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
Ability to articulate and embrace the integrated healthcare-at-home philosophy.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work with a variety of health unit teams.

Nice To Haves

Home health field experience.
IV and central line experience.
Wound care experience, including negative pressure devices.

Responsibilities

Conduct and document comprehensive patient assessments upon admission, continually reassessing patients and providing appropriate advocacy and interventions.
Assess and treat patients in assigned populations and age groups, interpreting patient self-assessments and behavior in light of cognitive, physical, emotional, psychosocial, and developmental factors.
Actively involve patients and families in collaborative care planning and provide, document, and consult on education supporting the treatment plan.
Develop, document, implement, and monitor individualized, evidence-based plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Promote safe patient care practices, including patient identification, hand hygiene, infection-risk reduction, medication safety and reconciliation, fall prevention, and inclusion of patient and family concerns.
Collaborate with team members, patients, and families to develop proactive discharge plans.
Perform procedures and treatments according to department protocols, guidelines, standards, and the Nurse Practice Act.
Document patient care accurately, legibly, concisely, and promptly in written and electronic records; competently enter and retrieve information in documentation systems.
Provide safe, quality care in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Support orientation of new staff and students and acquire training and skills for preceptor or charge nurse duties when selected for those roles.
Advance professional nursing practice through continuing education, required training, certification, and participation in department and unit activities; complete required competencies, certifications, safety information, and courses.
Identify safety concerns and involve colleagues and management in promoting a safe patient care environment.
Communicate positively, give and receive feedback, and contribute to the ongoing development of self and team.
Foster open communication, patient- and family-centered care, and healthy collegial relationships; adapt communication to patient and family needs.
Attend at least 50% of scheduled staff meetings or read and sign off on meeting minutes, and remain responsible for meeting content regardless of attendance.
Promote collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals and recognize the role of cultural diversity in productive relationships.
Round with physicians and other team members to support continuity of care and patient confidence in the care team.
Monitor patient condition, note changes, exercise judgment, and take appropriate action; communicate status using S.B.A.R. and approved quality and safety tools during status changes and handoffs.
Use the Providence Early Assessment Team when indicated by patient condition changes or concerns.
Offer comfort and pain-management measures and document assessment, treatment, and reassessment to meet patient goals.
Follow safety, infection-control, National Patient Safety Goals, and emergency-response policies and procedures.
Comply with hospital standards and applicable regulatory requirements, including JCAHO, OSHA, and state and federal requirements.
Participate in departmental and unit activities, quality-improvement programs, process improvements, and Tracer Rounds; assist others in applying knowledge in clinical and operational settings.
Safeguard confidential patient, family, medical staff, and employee information in electronic, written, and oral forms.
Comply with organizational policies regarding fraud and abuse, conflicts of interest, and the Code of Conduct.
Prioritize multiple tasks and work with a variety of health unit teams.