Registered Nurse (RN) For Home Health Visits - Alameda County

Registered Nurse (RN) For Home Health Visits - Alameda County Obran Cooperative | Posted Feb 16 Full-time | California | Advanced (5-10 yrs) Apollo is recruiting for a Registered Nurse to join our Home Healthcare Team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing quality home health visits to our patients in the comfort of their home. You will be joining a team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the highest level of care to our members. Responsibilities Patient Care Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. 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 Communication 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 Additional Duties 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 Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Current licensure in state and CPR certification Bachelor's degree Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life Insurance Paid time off Flexible schedule Short- and long-term disability Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Obran is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact Obran Careers at careers+View email address on click.appcast.io at least one week in advance of your interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr SupportFinity™