Home Health Field Registered Nurse (RN) at 21st Century… · San Jose

Summary: 21st Century Home Health Services Inc. is the largest home health agency in San Francisco, dedicated to providing compassionate care to over 4,000 patients. The Home Health Field Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering hands-on patient care, implementing care plans, and educating patients and families, while ensuring compliance with nursing standards and promoting professional development. Responsibilities: - Providing hands-on patient care including, but not limited to (must be within RN license scope): PICC lines, Wound Vacs & Care ,Kangaroo & feeding Pumps, Management of NG, G, and J tubes, Staple & suture removal ,Drains such as, JP, Biliary, Nephrostomy, ,Foley/suprapubic catheters (insertion, removal, and troubleshooting), PleurX drainage system ,Trach care, Blood draws, Ostomy management ,SQ and IM injections, IV antibiotic/TPN administration and Compression wraps - Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act - Implements a plan of care initiated and directed by the Case Management Registered Nurse - Provides accurate and timely documentation within 24-48 hours consistent with the plan of care - Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care - Assists the registered nurse in performing skilled needs procedures and duties, which include preparing equipment and materials for treatments and assisting the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques - Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST) to the Case Management RN or other disciplines - Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently - Participates in personal and professional growth and development - Performs other duties as assigned by the Case Management Registered Nurse - Retrieves communication on assigned patients. Uses information received as a basis for establishing priorities of care - Gives a timely and pertinent report to the Case Manager - Records pertinent and concise information that will reflect the patients' needs, problems, capabilities and limitations, as well as the patients' response to nursing interventions - Entries will accurately record any incident that has a bearing on the patient - Reports pertinent information timely to the Case Management Registered Nurse and to Provider - Attends weekly Case Conferences as required to coordinate and communicate information regarding patient care and treatment - Ensures patient privacy in maintaining medical records and when providing care - Maintains professionalism and seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge of clinical skills - Maintains productivity standards as directed by the Case Management Registered Nurse - Completes and reviews Start of Care assessments, documentation, and plans of care with Case Manager, as needed - Participates in on-call duties as required by weekend rotation Required Qualifications: - One (1) year of recent nursing experience - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelor's degree) - Current CA Registered Nurse License (RN) - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card - Valid CA Drivers License with acceptable driving record - All license and certifications must be current at time of hire and sustained throughout employment - Self-directed - Critical Thinker - Outstanding interpersonal skills - Organized - Computer literacy - Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills - Problem solving skills - Basic math skills - Nursing skills per competency checklist - Must maintain current with annual compliance training and certifications Preferred Qualifications: - One year of home health care experience - Experience with high acuity patients - Experience working with an interdisciplinary team Required Skills: Registered Nurse License, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Home Health Care, High Acuity Patient Care, Patient Care Procedures, Medical Documentation, Patient, Family Education, Computer Literacy, Nursing Skills, Observation, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration