Home Health Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of a National League of Nursing-accredited school of nursing.
• Current California nursing license and current CPR certification.
• At least one year of professional nursing experience within the last three years, or a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program and a current RN license.
• Licensed driver with an insured, reliable automobile in good working condition.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and basic math skills; nursing skills must meet the competency checklist.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged walking and standing, lifting, bending, and kneeling, with adequate visual and hearing acuity.

Nice To Haves

• Acute care experience.
• A minimum of two years of experience, including at least one year in public health, home care, or hospice nursing.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs.
• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process and in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Initiate and update plans of care, reassess patient and caregiver needs, and revise care plans as needed.
• Develop care plans with patient and family involvement.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Provide education, counseling, and support to patients and families.
• Assist with activities of daily living and promote comfort and independence.
• Act as case manager when assigned.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Communicate with physicians about patient needs and changes in condition.
• Coordinate care with community health professionals.
• Educate patients and caregivers on self-care and treatment plans.
• Maintain a safe patient environment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team collaboration and meetings.
• Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
• Ensure arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities when required.
• Maintain and improve professional knowledge and practice skills through continuing education and in-service classes.
• Fulfill requested and accepted case assignments.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays and sick days
• Mileage reimbursement at the current federal rate
• Company vehicle when eligible
• Flexible schedules
• Growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to accumulate overtime