-EXPERIENCED RN (HOME HEALTH)-

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 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 illnesses).

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 Supervisor 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.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One to two years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.

2. Current licensure in State, CPR certification and valid drivers'' license.
"Home Ventilator and Tracheostomy Training Certification required for RNs handling patients with tracheostomy and/or home ventilator.

3. Bachelor's degree, with one year of home health care experience preferred.

4. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising licensed vocational nurses and home health aides.

5. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.

6. 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.

Office Location: 74020 Alessandro Drive Suite E Palm Desert, CA 92260

760-676-4646

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If you are a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse looking to make a difference in the lives of patients in the comfort of their own homes, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your updated resume highlighting your relevant experience.

Job Types: Part-time, PRN, Per diem

Pay: $80.00 - $100.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Wound Care

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work Location: On the road