Travel Physical Therapist - Full Time - Sonoma County

Bridge Home Health LLC•San Diego, CA

30d•$70 - $80•Remote

About The Position

The Traveling Registered Nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

Requirements

Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California and CPR certification.
Minimum of 2 years licensed nursing experience in California.
You must be willing and able to travel extensively throughout assigned regions in California, including working independently in unfamiliar environments.
Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and have a reliable, insured vehicle in good working condition, as required by organizational policy.
Permanent CA residence.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with one (1) year of home health care experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions.
Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.
Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.
Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days.
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.
Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
Instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks to ensure compliance with the plan of care and quality standards and LVN every sixty (60) days.
Demonstrates a willingness to assist in onboarding and training new employees as requested and serves as a thoughtful leader by sharing knowledge and best practices with the team.