Home Health RN
COMPASSUS9 months ago
Irvine, CA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Providence at Home with Compassus is seeking a dedicated and experienced Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) to take your nursing career to new heights while delivering exceptional care in patients' homes. In this role, you will work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team to conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and provide outcome-driven interventions in accordance with the physician-ordered plan of care. This position is not just a job but a calling to serve patients and families with skill, compassion, and professionalism, ensuring safe and quality care pursuant to the Nurse Practice Act.
Key Responsibilities
- Possesses knowledge of developmental needs in the assessment and treatment related to the patient population's age.
- Conducts and documents a comprehensive patient assessment upon admission.
- Continually reassesses and applies appropriate advocacy and interventions as indicated.
- Interprets patients’ self-assessment and behavior with an understanding of cognitive, physical, emotional, psychosocial, and developmental needs.
- Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare team members to develop, document, implement, and monitor individualized care plans based on best practices and evidence-based medicine.
- Adapts to change and updated patient care practices within an evolving healthcare environment.
- Legibly and electronically documents patient care activities in an accurate, concise, and timely manner.
- Supports and assists with the orientation of new staff and students.
- Acquires necessary training and skills to perform preceptor and charge nurse functions as assigned.
- Advances professional nursing practice through continuing education, required training, certification, and active participation in departmental activities.
- Fosters an environment of open communication, patient and family-centered care, and healthy collegial relationships.
- Demonstrates adaptive and timely communication based on individual patient and family needs.
- Attends and participates in at least 50% of scheduled staff meetings or reviews the minutes and signs off, taking responsibility for meeting content.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Experience Required: 1 year of professional nursing experience (as required in CA).
- Requirements: Current, unencumbered (State of Employment) license as a Registered Nurse and National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Preferred Qualifications
- Home Health field experience (Preferred for CA).
- Experience with IV and Central Line procedures.
- Experience with wound care, including the use of negative pressure devices.
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation: $50.18 - $77.91 base pay range; additional compensation may be available for shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, and bonus opportunities.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more.
- Enjoy career development opportunities, innovative work environments, and a supportive culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Required Skills
Care Planning
Team Collaboration
BLS Certification
Wound Care
IV and Central Line Experience
Patient Assessment
Home Health Nursing