South County Registered Nurse, Field Nurse

$95,000 - $125,000/Yr

Absolute Home Health & Hospice - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Diego, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The South County Registered Nurse position at Absolute Home Health and Hospice, Inc. involves providing direct patient care in accordance with established plans and collaborating with healthcare team members to achieve positive patient outcomes. This role is essential in delivering home health services and requires effective communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in State's Name Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.
• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines to the registered nurse and/or Clinical Supervisor.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program.
• Has three years nursing experience, with community/home health or medical/surgical experience preferred.
• Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the state.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is in good working order.

Nice-to-haves

• Home health or Hospice experience (1 year preferred)
• Wound Care experience

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off