Home Health Resource Group (HHRG) is a team of committed and experienced healthcare professionals operating Medicare Certified Home Health, Hospice, and Home Care agencies throughout California. HHRG has the unique combination of resources, expertise, and synergies key to advocating patient-centered care and to improving patient experience and engagement.
We are a dedicated team created by nurses to ensure the best place to work for in California. Our exceptional services are formulated to help our clients reach optimum health as they continue to stay in their residence. Our agency ensures a work-life balance for employees with the success of providing good quality care to patients!
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Job Description:
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 of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
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 illness(es).
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/Nursing 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 60 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.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
2. Current licensure in state and CPR certification.
3. Bachelor's degree, with one (1) year of home health care experience preferred.
4. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising 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.
(Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements)
Benefits includes Sign In Bonus for Full Time:
- Registered Nurse - $3,000
Job Types: Full-time, Per diem
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: On the road