Home Health Weekend RN

Pathwell Health•San Diego, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Weekend RN in San Diego, California, is responsible for providing on-call coverage from Friday at 4:30 pm until Monday at 8:00 am. This role involves managing as-needed visits, scheduled weekend visits, and admission visits. The RN will assess patient health, develop care plans, maintain medical records, and advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention. Compensation includes an on-call stipend plus per-visit pay. Licensing or registration is required.

Requirements

Must be available on weekends from Friday 4:30 pm until Monday 8:00 am.
Associates degree required.
Current and valid California Registered Nurse License.
Current CPR certification (required).
Driver’s License.
Car Insurance.
Car Registration.
Strong interpersonal skills that build personal rapport and establish trust with the client.
Computer literate.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Ability to meet physical demands of the job (ex: lifting 50 pounds for transfers).

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited state-approved, Bachelor’s Degree from a school of nursing preferred.
Prior nursing experience, specifically in home health (preferred).
Home health care experience.
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

On call from Friday at 4:30 pm until Monday at 8:00 am.
Must cover any as-needed visits that arise, as well as schedule weekend visits, including admission visits.
Provide skilled nursing treatments as ordered by the client’s doctor.
Complete evaluation tasks, including vital signs and medication reviews.
Coordinate with physicians, therapists, and other individuals in the client’s care plan.
Assess and chart observations of the client’s condition at each visit.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation of nursing care.
Work collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team.
Provide education to clients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies.
Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patient's conditions.
Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or another anesthetic.
Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
Engage in research activities and participation in formal educational training activities related to nursing.
Perform other duties as assigned.