Registered Nurse (RN)- Home Health- PRN- Victorville/ Hesperia

Overview

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Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in

nursing, with emphasis on community health education / experience. The professional nurse

builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of

individuals and families within their homes and communities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

1. Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.

Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).

2. Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.

3. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs

change.

4. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.

5. Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and

incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient

and the family in the planning process.

6. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers

medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.

7. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.

8. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of

care.

9. Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements

prior to discharge of the patient.

10. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Manager and assumes responsibility to

coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Communication

1. Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least

every sixty days.

2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in

the patient’s condition; obtains / receives physician’s orders as required.

3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.

Additional Duties

1. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.

2. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are

available.

3. Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks.

4. Participation in Quality Assurance / Performance Improvement Program and Home Health

Agency sponsored training.

Qualifications

1. Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.

2. Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.

3. Maintains a current CPR certification.

4. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state / or

organization requirements and is in good working order.

5. Minimum of two years of experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or

home care nursing is preferred.

6. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

7. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication

skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.

8. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.

9. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides.

10. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients.

Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or

crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

Additional Information

We are invested in our employees and their well-being. Benefits Include :

Competitive compensation Pay Per Visit comp plan - Apply today for more details!

Dynamic, fun, team-oriented work environment

Countless growth and development opportunities

Flexible Schedules

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company Paid Life insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Days

Employee Assistance Program

401K

And so much more!