Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health
Nerod Consulting11 months ago
Oakland, CA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Location: California • Position Type: Per Diem / Full-Time
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality clinical care to patients in their homes. As a Home Health RN, you will perform comprehensive assessments, manage patient care plans, complete SOC/ROC/Recert/Discharge visits, and collaborate with the clinical team to ensure exceptional outcomes following CMS Home Health Conditions of Participation and standard home-based care practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform Start of Care (SOC), Resumption of Care (ROC), Recertification, Discharge, and routine skilled nursing visits.
- Conduct complete physical assessments, document findings, and update care plans accordingly.
- Deliver skilled interventions including wound care, IV therapy, injections, medication administration & education, chronic disease management, catheter care, pain management, and ostomy care.
- Complete documentation per agency policy and CMS requirements (OASIS required for SOC/ROC/Recert).
- Develop, revise, and implement patient-centered care plans while communicating effectively with physicians, therapists, social workers, aides, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Report changes in patient condition promptly and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Provide care in accordance with the Home Health Conditions of Participation, state regulations, and agency policies, ensuring documentation accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in case conferences, quality improvement activities, and required trainings.
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license in the state of practice.
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (Home Health preferred).
- OASIS experience strongly preferred (training may be provided).
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Ability to perform independent nursing assessments and interventions.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to travel to patient homes and document electronically.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with wound care, IVs, and injections.
- Diabetic management.
- CHF/COPD management.
- High-acuity home health cases.
Compensation
- SOC: $120 - $170 per visit
- ROC/Recert Visits: $70 - $130 per visit
Final compensation will be determined during the interview or offer process.
Pay: $120.00 - $170.00 per hour
Benefits & Perks
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Required Skills
Care planning
Patient assessment
IV therapy
Injections
Wound care
Medication administration
Chronic disease management
OASIS documentation