Home Health Weekend Admission Nurse (RN) - Start of Care
About The Position
21st Century Home Health Services is hiring a Registered Nurse for a part-time home health case management role focused on weekend Start of Care (SOC) admissions in an anticipated Sonoma County territory. The position requires field work and visits to patients in their homes. The schedule is full days every Saturday and Sunday; the employer would also consider adding three weekdays. The nurse completes initial assessments to determine home care needs, conducts SOC admissions using OASIS, and performs follow-up and evaluation visits as needed. Duties include home visits, medication reconciliation, wound care, treatments and procedures, monitoring patient conditions and reporting changes to the clinical team, and collaborating with physicians and agency staff. The nurse also initiates and administers IV medication infusions, including antibiotics and diuretics, in accordance with established protocols, and accurately documents patient-care observations, interventions, and evaluations. The employer describes a supported home health model with administrative assistance for case managers, helpful software and communication tools, targeted territories, schedule flexibility, and autonomy. The position includes mileage or vehicle reimbursement and a company-issued iPad. The company also states that it offers benefits including a 401(k) with matching, PTO, medical, dental, and life insurance, plus competitive compensation and an incentive bonus program.
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted California RN license.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- Valid California driver’s license.
- Self-directed.
- Empathetic.
- Critical thinker.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Organized.
Nice To Haves
- Experience conducting assessments and Start of Care (SOC) using OASIS is highly desired.
- High level of clinical knowledge in home health care is highly preferred.
- Experience with high-acuity patients is a plus.
- Experience working with an interdisciplinary team is highly desired.
- Case management fundamentals are highly desired.
- Previous experience with IV medication infusions is highly preferred.
- Proficiency initiating intravenous (IV) therapy is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Conduct Start of Care (SOC) admissions using OASIS.
- Conduct follow-up and evaluation visits as needed in the designated territory.
- Make home visits to patients in the designated territory.
- Perform assigned duties, including medication reconciliation, wound care, treatments, and procedures.
- Monitor clients’ conditions and report changes to the clinical team.
- Collaborate with physicians and agency staff to deliver patient care.
- Initiate and administer IV medication infusions, including antibiotics and diuretics, safely and in accordance with established protocols.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations related to patient care management and services provided.
Benefits
- Dedicated administrative resources for case managers.
- Flexible work schedules and the ability to create a schedule and hours.
- Targeted territories, typically with patient visits within a 5–15 mile radius.
- Autonomy, with no clocking in or out.
- Opportunities for advancement, including multiple RN tiers and clinical leadership and support opportunities.
- Mileage/vehicle reimbursement.
- Company-issued iPad.
- 401(k) with matching.
- Generous PTO.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Competitive compensation with an achievable incentive bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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