Home Health RN
About The Position
Salus Homecare is seeking an experienced Home Health Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes throughout Northern Orange County, California. The RN assesses patient needs, develops and implements individualized plans of care, and coordinates services with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team. The role requires previous home health experience and a clinician who is confident, organized, compassionate, and comfortable working independently in a home health environment. The position is available as full-time or per diem. Full-time nurses provide consistent patient visits and ongoing availability throughout the assigned territory. Per diem nurses work flexible, as-needed schedules based on patient census and agency needs. The role involves travel to patient homes throughout Northern Orange County.
Requirements
- Current, active California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Previous home health nursing experience is required.
- Experience with home health assessments, individualized care planning, and clinical documentation.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage a field-based schedule, and prioritize patient care needs.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license with appropriate auto insurance.
- Current CPR/BLS certification, as required for the position.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with home health documentation systems and applicable Medicare home health requirements.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and evaluate patients' medical conditions, functional status, and care needs.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide skilled nursing services, including medication management, wound care, disease management, and patient monitoring, as indicated by the plan of care.
- Monitor patient progress, identify changes in condition, communicate concerns, and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Educate patients and caregivers on diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, disease processes, and safety precautions.
- Complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulations.
- Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to promote continuity of care.
- Participate in patient admissions, routine visits, recertifications, resumption-of-care visits, and discharge planning as assigned.
- Support patient-centered care focused on safety, independence, and improved health outcomes.
- Travel to patient homes throughout the Northern Orange County service area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
