Home Health RN

By the Bay Health

$136K — $156K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSN degree preferred (Associate degree accepted with equivalent experience)
  • Minimum one (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse required
  • Home health or acute care experience preferred
  • Knowledge of OASIS documentation and CMS home health regulations is a plus
  • Current California Registered Nurse license required
  • Public Health Nurse (PHN) license in California preferred
  • BLS certification required

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the RN Case Manager for an assigned caseload of patients
  • Perform comprehensive initial assessments for skilled nursing needs
  • Develop and initiate the Plan of Care (POC) and obtain necessary physician orders
  • Provide direct skilled nursing interventions per the POC
  • Educate patients and caregivers on self-care and medication adherence
  • Regularly evaluate and revise the POC as patient needs change
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient-centered care

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay and predictable schedules
  • Mileage reimbursement and paid drive time
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Supportive interdisciplinary team culture
  • Thorough orientation and ongoing professional development
  • Opportunity to work for a mission-driven nonprofit organization
Full Job Description
Office Location: San Francisco
Service Area: Sonoma County with additional coverage to Marin County
Schedule: 5 days per week; 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Compensation: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour

Position Summary

As a Home Health Registered Nurse (RN Case Manager), you will provide skilled, compassionate nursing care to patients in their homes - helping them recover, remain independent, and live safely in their chosen environment. You will assess patient needs, develop individualized plans of care, and collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes and patient satisfaction. This position offers a meaningful balance of autonomy and teamwork, allowing you to practice the full scope of nursing while being supported by a dedicated, mission-driven organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Patient Care & Clinical Responsibilities
  • Serve as the RN Case Manager for an assigned caseload of home health patients, coordinating and overseeing all aspects of care.
  • Perform comprehensive initial assessments to determine the patient's skilled nursing and home care needs.
  • Develop and initiate the Plan of Care (POC) and obtain physician orders for necessary services and changes.
  • Provide direct skilled nursing interventions in accordance with the POC - including wound care, medication administration, IV therapy, catheter care, and disease management.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on self-care, medication adherence, symptom recognition, and emergency response.
  • Regularly evaluate and revise the POC as patient conditions and needs change.

Care Coordination:
  • Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team - including physical, occupational, and speech therapists, medical social workers, and home health aides - to ensure integrated,
    patient-centered care.
  • Communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and families to promote understanding and adherence to the care plan.
  • Coordinate patient discharges and transitions of care, ensuring continuity and safety.
  • Participate in regular case conferences and team meetings to review patient progress and update
    goals.

Documentation & Compliance
  • Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Ensure all documentation meets Medicare, state, and agency standards, including OASIS and visit notes.
  • Maintain compliance with infection control, patient safety, and regulatory requirements.

Education/Experience:
  • BSN degree preferred (Associate degree accepted with equivalent experience).
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse required; home health or acute care experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of OASIS documentation and CMS home health regulations is a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
  • Current license as a Public Health Nurse (PHN) in the State of California preferred.
  • BLS certification required

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At By the Bay Health, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values your professional expertise and personal well-being. We offer:
  • Competitive hourly pay and predictable schedules
  • Mileage reimbursement and paid drive time
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Supportive interdisciplinary team culture
  • Thorough orientation and ongoing professional development
  • The satisfaction of working for a mission-driven nonprofit that truly values patient and family-centered
    care

Bring your compassion and clinical skills to a nonprofit organization that has served the Bay Area for 50 years.

Apply today to join By the Bay Health - where your care makes a difference every day.

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