Job Summary
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Home Health Registered Nurse, where you will deliver compassionate, patient-centered care directly in patients’ homes. This vital role involves assessing individual health needs, developing personalized care plans, and coordinating services to promote recovery, independence, and well-being. As a Home Health RN, you will serve as a key link between patients and their broader healthcare teams, ensuring seamless communication and optimal health outcomes. Your expertise in clinical assessment, patient education, and care management will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate health status, vital signs, and physiological needs in home settings.
- Familiar with Oasis documentation.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans aligned with medical orders and patient goals.
- Manage post-acute care transitions by coordinating discharge planning and ensuring continuity of care.
- Provide skilled nursing interventions including wound care, medication management, IV therapy, and infectious disease care.
- Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals such as physicians, therapists, social workers, and case managers to optimize patient outcomes.
- Utilize electronic health records (EHR) systems for accurate documentation of medical records, patient progress notes, and clinical case management activities.
- Educate patients and their families on health conditions, medication adherence, safety protocols, and self-care techniques to promote independence.
Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license with current state certification.
- Demonstrated experience in home health nursing or related outpatient settings; inpatient or hospital experience is highly valued. 1 year experience required.
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, physiology, HIPAA regulations, and health regulation policies.
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems for documentation and patient record management.
- Excellent patient service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations including geriatrics and pediatric patients.
- Ability to perform detailed patient assessments and manage complex clinical cases involving multiple comorbidities such as behavioral health or infectious diseases.
- Experience managing patients through case management strategies including utilization management and diagnostic evaluation processes.
Join us in providing exceptional home health nursing that empowers patients to achieve better health outcomes while enjoying a rewarding career supporting community well-being!
Pay: $60.00 - $75.00 per hour
Experience:
- Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- California Registered Nurse License (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- San Diego, CA 92131 (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92131
