Home Health Nurse RN

About the Company

Responsibilities

• ● The Registered nurse (RN) assesses participants in clinic, or in participant's home, for post hospital, SNF, and fall assessments for medication, compliance and disease management or as indicated.
• ● Monitors participants for any acute physical or behavioral changes and adjusts plan of care accordingly.
• ● Provides skilled nursing care to participants as needed in a timely manner.
• ● Provides health education, information and counseling to participants, family members and care givers regarding participant's care needs and safety.
• ● Implements preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate for the participant's care and safety and all other reasonably related jobs as assigned.
• ● The RN must be available for on-call response if needed to respond to emergency concerns.
• ● Must be available weekends and evenings to work and participate in after-hours on-call rotation as scheduled.
• ● In the absence of a clinic registered nurse, the Home health RN may be required to participate in IDT meetings, offering clinical expertise in team planning and problem solving in the absence of a clinic registered nurse
• ● The RN conducts initial, semi-annual nursing assessments of participants in the clinic as needed to evaluate their status and support development and maintenance of individualized care plans.
• ● Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care provided in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with PACE and regulatory standards.
• ● Possesses strong clinical skills and experience in complex wound care, infusions, venipuncture, vaccinations, complex respiratory care, genitourinary care and ostomies highly preferred.
• ● Knowledge and experience in diabetic foot care and advance wound care training and/or certifications preferred.
• ● The RN assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, making or recommending necessary treatment adjustments, following standards of care set by the governing agency regulations.
• ● Participates in CEI's quality assurance performance improvement program (QAPI) as assigned, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards.
• ● Participates in departmental and agency meetings as directed by the supervisor and/or agency leaders.
• ● Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about participants or families.
• ● Complies with all agency training requirements.
• ● Maintains a safe working environment by following CEI's safety P&P's.
• ● Maintains a courteous, helpful and professional attitude on the job. Displays a willingness and ability to be responsive to all customer groups.
• ● Performs other assigned duties, demonstrating flexibility and a positive proactive approach to participant care.

Requirements

• ● Must be available weekends and evenings to work and participate in on-call rotation.
• ● Maintains eligibility for licensure by obtaining required continuing education units.
• ● Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work and living environment for participants.
• ● Able to lift and move participants or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• ● Frequent standing, walking, bending, and occasional kneeling during home visits.
• ● Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• ● Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with participants, families and team members.
• ● Proficiency in using electronic health records and basic computer applications.
• ● Ability to work as a team player in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary setting
• ● Travel to participant homes and PACE centers.
• ● Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing or vocational nursing program.
• ● Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) or equivalent.
• ● Current California Board of Registered Nurse License or California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician License.
• ● Current CPR - BLS certification required.
• ● Have a minimum of (1) year acute, skilled nursing facility or ambulatory care experience, working with the frail or elderly population.
• ● Must have a valid California driver's license, motor vehicle insurance and reliable transportation.