(Archived) Home Health Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health Opportunity in Los Angeles area

Full-time

$10K Hiring Bonus. Competitive compensation and benefits package

This position will be traveling to West Los Angeles and/or Downtown LA areas.

In this position you will:

Implement and maintain established department, unit, administrative, and clinical policies/procedures for patient care, safety, and infection control

Participate in improving organizational performance activities as assigned

Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment with attention to the patient's physical, emotional, psychosocial, functional, home environment, and spiritual needs

Develop and implement individualized plan of care for each patient

Develop and teach individualized patient education according to assessed learning needs

Provide care to patients in the home and consults with other specialists as indicated

Assess each patient's clinical condition per unit/dept standards and report changes as appropriate

Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to physician orders and/or approved protocols

Collaborate and communicate with other personnel and physicians to optimize patient care according to the plan of care

Coordinate and provide the necessary equipment/supplies needed for patient care

Document in a clear, concise, and organized manner to ensure the accuracy of the medical record to include updating the patient plan of care and medication profile

Provide direction to team members to coordinate care of assigned patients and problem-solve patient care issues

Assist patient/family in discharge planning and continuity of care after home health, i.e., how/where to obtain supplies, services from community resources, outpatient clinics

Orient and educate new employees and students as assigned

Prepare patients for scheduled procedures and assists physicians as needed

Demonstrate sensitivity to each patient's comfort, safety, and privacy needs

Activate the chain of command and to follow through on complaints, incidents, ethical concerns, or unusual occurrences

Participate in meetings, case conferences, educational events, license/certification renewals, and professional associations as appropriate to nursing specialty

Qualifications:

MOAB I within 30 to 150 days of hire

Current California Licensed Registered Nurse

Current BLS HCP Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer accepted on hire until card expiration date

Current California Driver License

1 year professional nursing experience