Registered Nurse

Registered NurseHallway Healthcare is seeking private duty registered nurses to join our team of nurses who are committed to the highest standard of care, integrity, and reliability. We provide in-home nursing care to retired nuclear and federal workers that have received benefits through EEOICPA or FECA. These are the workers who have retired from Department of Energy facilities such as Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Sandia National Lab Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, Stanford Linear, etc. We also serve federal workers such as US Postal Workers.Unlike many home health agencies that require multiple short visits per shift, Hallway Healthcare typically assigns you to one patient per shift, allowing for more focused, consistent, and meaningful care.We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, and 24/7 available support.Job Opportunities:Palliative CareIV TherapyDiabetes CareAlzheimer's and DementiaOstomy/Colostomy CareWound CareNasopharyngeal/Tracheostomy CareCatheter CareMedical GasesObservation and Assessment related to patient's medical challenges and symptom fluctuationsTeaching and Training ActivitiesRequired Education, License and Certification:Graduated from an accredited school of professional nursing.Current California RN LicenseCurrent BLS CertificateSchedule/Shifts:LOCATION: Alamo, CAAvailable Shifts: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7am-7pmFull-time, Part-time and Per diem availableOther locations and shifts available!Rate: $45.00-$50.68/hr. We offer competitive shift differentials, including an additional $5/hour for 8-hour shifts and $10/hour for shifts under 8 hours. For shifts of 8 hours or more, overtime (time-and-a-half) is paid for all hours worked beyond 8 in a day.Daily Rate for 12 hour shifts: $630-$709/dayBenefits:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401k401k match up to 3%Mileage 1 way after 30 miles**Insurance available for full-time employees. 401k eligibility after clocking 1,000 hours.Responsibilities/essential functions: The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.Demonstrate efficient teamwork with the staff.Demonstrate organizational and time management skills.Support quality improvement practices.Perform nursing procedures according to agency policy and procedures.Work under the direction of a RN Case Manager and Director of Nursing.Monitor reactions and patient progress using observation, assessment, and evaluation skills.Educate patients and family members according to disease process, medications, POC, treatment options, and home care procedures according to the plan of care.Report to physician and RN Case Manager of adverse findings.Follow state regulations.Shall complete clinical notes for each visit, which must be incorporated into a record on a daily basis.Coordinate and monitor patient care and services.Comply with HIPAA regulations.Follow infection control policy.Light housekeeping, meal preparation.Transport patients to doctors appointments, grocery stores or pharmaciesDocument skilled visits accurately and in accordance with established guidelines. Documentation must be completed by the end of each shift. If unable to complete the Case Manager must be notified.Maintain patient records according to policy and procedures.Participate in in-services, workshops, seminars, and self-study courseWork Environment and Physical Requirements:The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform to the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.Physical Elements:Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively;Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form;Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment;Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to safely lift, move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to successfully perform the duties of their position;Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment; andSufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment, with frequent travel to a variety of field sites.Able to lift 50 poundsEnvironmental Elements:Employee works in an office environment sometimes with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and sometimes travels to patients homes where they may have direct exposure to hazardous substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.Employee will have to travel to a variety of patient homes and perform in conditions that vary greatly depending upon the client's home environment. Some homes will be clean, neat, and maintained at a comfortable temperature. Other homes may be cluttered, dirty, with an uncomfortable temperature.The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, or assigned by supervisory personnel. This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.