1 year of recent nursing experience (may be waived for internal candidates/new grads)
Preferred experience in home health care
Experience with high acuity patients is a plus
Experience working in an interdisciplinary team is highly desired
Graduate of an accredited nursing school (Bachelor's degree)
Current CA Registered Nurse License (RN)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card
Valid CA Drivers License with acceptable driving record
Responsibilities
Provide hands-on patient care within the scope of RN license
Implement care plans initiated by the Case Management RN
Document patient care accurately within 24-48 hours
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses and care plans
Assist in skilled procedures and patient self-care education
Coordinate home health services and report needs to Case Manager
Maintain patient privacy and uphold professionalism
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
401k plan with up to 4% match
Opportunities for professional development
Supported environment with high employee satisfaction
Recognition as one of the best workplaces in the industry
Full Job Description
Please note: All opportunities at 21HHS require being in the field visiting patients in their homes.
What you will do as a Field Nurse:
Providing hands-on patient care including, but not limited to (must be within RN license scope): PICC lines, Wound Vacs & Care ,Kangaroo & feeding Pumps, Management of NG, G, and J tubes, Staple & suture removal ,Drains such as, JP, Biliary, Nephrostomy, ,Foley/suprapubic catheters (insertion, removal, and troubleshooting), PleurX drainage system ,Trach care, Blood draws, Ostomy management ,SQ and IM injections, IV antibiotic/TPN administration and Compression wraps.
Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act
Implements a plan of care initiated and directed by the Case Management Registered Nurse
Provides accurate and timely documentation within 24-48 hours consistent with the plan of care
Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care
Assists the registered nurse in performing skilled needs procedures and duties, which include preparing equipment and materials for treatments and assisting the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques
Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST) to the Case Management RN or other disciplines
Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
Participates in personal and professional growth and development
Performs other duties as assigned by the Case Management Registered Nurse
Retrieves communication on assigned patients. Uses information received as a basis for establishing priorities of care
Gives a timely and pertinent report to the Case Manager
Records pertinent and concise information that will reflect the patients' needs, problems, capabilities and limitations, as well as the patients' response to nursing interventions
Entries will accurately record any incident that has a bearing on the patient.
Reports pertinent information timely to the Case Management Registered Nurse and to Provider
Attends weekly Case Conferences as required to coordinate and communicate information regarding patient care and treatment
Ensures patient privacy in maintaining medical records and when providing care.
Maintains professionalism and seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge of clinical skills
Maintains productivity standards as directed by the Case Management Registered Nurse .
Completes and reviews Start of Care assessments, documentation, and plans of care with Case Manager, as needed.
Participates in on-call duties as required by weekend rotation
To be a succuess as a Field Nurse:
One (1) year of recent nursing experience Experience requirement may be waived for internal candidates and/or new grad posting.
One year of home health care experience is preferred.
Experience with high acuity patients is a plus
Experience working with an interdisciplinary team is highly desired
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelor's degree)
Current CA Registered Nurse License (RN)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card
Valid CA Drivers License with acceptable driving record
All license and certifications must be current at time of hire and sustained throughout employment
Self- directed, Critical Thinker, Outstanding interpersonal skills, Organized, Computer literacy. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
Must maintain current with annual compliance training and certifications
