Home Health Field Registered Nurse (RN)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing hands-on patient care including, but not limited to (must be within RN license scope): PICC lines, Wound Vacs & Care, Kangaroo & feeding Pumps, Management of NG, G, and J tubes, Staple & suture removal, Drains such as JP, Biliary, Nephrostomy, Foley/suprapubic catheters (insertion, removal, and troubleshooting), PleurX drainage system, Trach care, Blood draws, Ostomy management, SQ and IM injections, IV antibiotic/TPN administration and Compression wraps.
• Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act
• Implements a plan of care initiated and directed by the Case Management Registered Nurse
• Provides accurate and timely documentation within 24-48 hours consistent with the plan of care
• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care
• Assists the registered nurse in performing skilled needs procedures and duties, which include preparing equipment and materials for treatments and assisting the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques
• Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST) to the Case Management RN or other disciplines
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Case Management Registered Nurse
• Retrieves communication on assigned patients. Uses information received as a basis for establishing priorities of care
• Gives a timely and pertinent report to the Case Manager
• Records pertinent and concise information that will reflect the patients' needs, problems, capabilities and limitations, as well as the patients' response to nursing interventions
• Entries will accurately record any incident that has a bearing on the patient.
• Reports pertinent information timely to the Case Management Registered Nurse and to Provider
• Attends weekly Case Conferences as required to coordinate and communicate information regarding patient care and treatment
• Ensures patient privacy in maintaining medical records and when providing care.
• Maintains professionalism and seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge of clinical skills
• Maintains productivity standards as directed by the Case Management Registered Nurse.
• Completes and reviews Start of Care assessments, documentation, and plans of care with Case Manager, as needed.
• Participates in on-call duties as required by weekend rotation

Job Specifications

• One (1) year of recent nursing experience; experience requirement may be waived for internal candidates and/or new grad posting.
• One year of home health care experience is preferred.
• Experience with high acuity patients is a plus
• Experience working with an interdisciplinary team is highly desired
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelor's degree)
• Current CA Registered Nurse License (RN)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card
• Valid CA Drivers License with acceptable driving record
• All license and certifications must be current at time of hire and sustained throughout employment
• Self-directed, Critical Thinker, Outstanding interpersonal skills, Organized, Computer literacy. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Must maintain current with annual compliance training and certifications