San Francisco County | Registered Nurse (RN)

Care Indeed•San Francisco, CA

6d•$55 - $70

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Care Indeed provides clinical leadership in delivering skilled, compassionate nursing care across home and community-based settings. RNs oversee and guide each client’s plan of care, combining clinical expertise with patient advocacy to support optimal outcomes. The role focuses on comprehensive assessment, coordinated care planning, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration with care teams, physicians, clients, and families. RNs are expected to exercise sound clinical judgment, communicate clearly and professionally, and model best practices. Care Indeed describes a supportive team environment centered on partnership, professional development, and meaningful, long-term client relationships. Care is provided in private homes, assisted or independent living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and hospitals. The position involves close, direct interaction with clients and may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or other potentially infectious materials. Some assignments require local travel, and the RN may need to respond to urgent situations or emergencies according to training and agency protocols. Work schedules vary with client needs and may include short or extended shifts, and day, evening, weekend, or holiday assignments.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in California, maintained throughout employment.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
At least one year (2,000 hours) of verifiable RN experience within the last three years in a licensed home health agency.
Current American Heart Association CPR certification, maintained throughout employment; certification may be obtained within two weeks of hire.
Working knowledge of home health regulations, standards of practice, and required clinical documentation.
Ability to perform comprehensive assessments, develop and revise care plans, and coordinate care across the clinical team.
Experience with electronic medical record systems such as WellSky, using mobile or tablet-based documentation.
Clear spoken and written English for documentation and care coordination, and ability to communicate with clients in a language that supports their comfort and understanding whenever possible.
Successful completion of Live Scan fingerprint background clearance before employment; an in-house option is available.
Ability to provide required professional references, pass medical clearance, and complete background screening.
Reliable personal or public transportation for travel between client locations; a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance are required when driving.
Ability to safely navigate client environments with varied layouts and accessibility, perform nursing duties involving walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, turning, and repositioning patients up to 50 pounds, and maintain the visual acuity, hearing, and manual dexterity needed for assessments and skilled nursing care.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive health and psychosocial assessments, including Start of Care, ongoing reassessments, and recertification visits.
Develop, implement, and revise patient plans of care based on clinical findings, patient goals, and physician orders.
Administer medications and treatments as ordered and perform medication reconciliation.
Manage wound assessment and wound care in accordance with clinical standards and orders.
Communicate directly with physicians and care partners to obtain, clarify, and update orders and care plans.
Lead care coordination and provide clinical supervision and delegation to LVNs, HHAs, and HCAs in the field.
Provide patient and caregiver education supporting safety, self-care, rehabilitation, and care plan adherence.
Observe, assess, document, and report patient condition, symptoms, treatment responses, safety concerns, and changes using clear clinical terminology.
Complete timely, accurate clinical notes, progress notes, and care coordination records using EMR systems such as WellSky via mobile or tablet platforms.
Participate in team conferences and in-service learning to strengthen clinical practice and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive, market-informed compensation aligned to role, level, location, and experience.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid time off and sick leave in accordance with applicable law.
Maternity leave supported through short-term disability and baby-bonding benefits.
Paid training and structured, ongoing professional development.
Opportunities to deepen skills across in-home and facility-based care settings.
Flexible scheduling across in-home and facility-based assignments.
Same-day pay options for eligible shifts.
Employee recognition programs and LifeMart employee discounts.