Home Health RN NORTH County
Full Time • San Diego County
Benefits:
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Responsibilities:
Patient Care
- Completes an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of patient and family to determine home health needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
- Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on health assessment data and nursing diagnosis, and incorporates palliative nursing actions.
- Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care.
- Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
- Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
- Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient's efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
- Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
- Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
Communication
- Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
- Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required.
- Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with team members to provide continuity of care.
- Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient. • Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
Position Qualifications
- Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
- Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
- Maintains a current CPR certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
- Registered nurses shall have a minimum of (a) one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years OR (b) have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing and a current RN license. A minimum of two years' experience, at least one of which is in public health, home care, home health, or hospice nursing is preferred.
- Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides.
- Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications, nursing skills per competency checklist.
- Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
- Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80.00 - $100.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Compensation: $80.00 - $100.00 per hour
Empowering Health at Home
Whether it is recovering from surgery, hospitalization, inpatient care facility, or managing chronic medical conditions at home, Active Health Services will be there to help clients heal and regain optimal independence at their own home.
Active Health Services is dedicated to provide our clients with the highest quality home care services available, helping them to live comfortably and safely at home. We believe our patients should receive the highest care in the safest, most appropriate, and effective way possible.
Active Health Services is dedicated to provide our clients with the highest quality home care services available, helping them to live comfortably and safely at home. We believe our patients should receive the highest care in the safest, most appropriate, and effective way possible.
Join our Team
We are looking to grow our team with talented, and enthusiastic professionals who share our passion, vision, and purpose to make a meaningful difference in the field of health care.
The team of professionals is the face of every healthcare provider, and we believe in the growth of our team clinically and professionally, and personally. We aim to cultivate a culture to constantly empower you with opportunities and tools to flourish your careers. So come and join our constantly evolving team and shape the future of care.
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