Home Health Registered Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Valid California Driver’s License, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Knowledge of current Federal, State, accreditation, and agency regulations related to home healthcare
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a home-based environment

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of acute care nursing or skilled nursing experience
• Prior home health experience
• Wound care experience
• Specialty certifications or skills (i.e., phlebotomy, IV therapy, enteral therapy, wound care certifications)
• Additional language skills

Responsibilities

• Performing initial evaluation visits, including OASIS Start of Care (SOC) assessments
• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and regularly re-evaluating nursing needs
• Developing, initiating, and revising individualized plans of care based on patient needs and physician orders
• Providing skilled nursing services requiring substantial and specialized nursing judgment
• Performing wound assessments, wound care treatments, and monitoring patient progress according to physician orders and evidence-based practices
• Initiating appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing interventions
• Managing patients with complex medical conditions and providing education related to disease management, medications, treatments, and preventative care
• Preparing accurate clinical documentation, including visit notes, assessments, and progress updates
• Coordinating care with physicians, case managers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Communicating changes in patient condition, needs, and progress to physicians and appropriate personnel
• Educating and counseling patients and families regarding health management, safety, and ongoing care needs
• Participating in in-service education, mentoring, and supervising other nursing personnel as needed
• Participating in agency Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Vision insurance