Home Health Visiting RN

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Home Health team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes, ensuring their comfort and well-being. This role requires a strong background in patient assessment, medication administration, and collaboration with healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.

The RN will work closely with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive home health services.

Duties

• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Completes a thorough physical assessment including gathering medical history information.
• Regularly evaluates patient's nursing needs while initiating Plan of Care and making necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and overall health status, documenting changes in medical records.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding health management, medication administration, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients with complex medical needs.
• Utilize EMR/EHR systems for accurate documentation of patient care activities.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Assist with procedures such as, phlebotomy, and specimen collection/processing as needed.
• Starts IV lines and supports administration of medications per MD orders and within limitations of their scope of practice.
• Engage in case management activities to facilitate transitions of care and discharge planning.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
• Prepares clinical notes and update the PCP when necessary
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives orders as required.
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• Instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care provided every 2 weeks.
• Perform venipuncture and initiate IV access using aseptic technique. Administer IV medications, fluids, blood products, and nutritional infusions per physician orders. Monitor patients for therapeutic response and potential adverse reactions.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess a diverse range of experience/qualifications that may include but is not limited to the following areas:

• Registered nurse with a current licensure to practice nursing in the state of California.
• Graduate of National League of Nursing accredited school of nursing
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Minimum of 2 years experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred.
• Self directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Familiarity with chronic disease management including diabetes, heart failure, or infectious diseases
• Experience working with developmental disabilities or geriatrics
• Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently
• Knowledge of ICD coding (ICD-9/ICD-10) for accurate medical documentation
• Experience administering injections and performing basic life support (BLS)
• Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy knowledge, and physiology knowledge

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate strong communication skills, the ability to work independently in a home setting, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient-centered care.

Job Type

Part-time

Pay: $60.00 - $150.00 per hour

Work Location: In person