Job Summary:
Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care
Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)
Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs
Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change
Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
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
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs
Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care
Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient
Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload
Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days
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
Communicates with community health-related persons to coordinate the care plan
Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy
Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available
Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks
Benefits
Salary:
ABOVE MARKET
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Choose your own hours
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
Weekly schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Salinas, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road