RN - Home Health Care
On-sitePasadena, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct initial and regular physical assessments of patients and families to determine home care needs. Initiate and revise plans of care, administering medications and implementing therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative procedures. Coordinate patient care as a Case Manager when assigned, including discharge planning and counseling patients on health instructions. Prepare clinical notes for physicians and communicate with community health personnel to update care plans. Supervise and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks. Participate in on-call duties and travel beyond 25 miles from residence as required. Maintain current licensure, CPR certification, and a licensed vehicle.
Required Qualifications
- Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state
- Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing
- Maintains a current CPR certification
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order
- Self directed and able to work with minimal supervision
- Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills
- nursing skills per competency checklist
- Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently
- 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
- MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL BEYOND 25 MILES FROM RESIDENCE ON OCCASSION TO COMPLETE START OF CARE
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of two years experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred
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