Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health (Visiting)

Job Description

Job Description

HIRING FOR:  LA County, Orange County, San Diego County, Riverside County, San Bernadino County, Kern County, Ventura County

PAY: $50.00 - $140.00 per visit

JOB DESCRIPTION

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Millennium Healthcare was awarded the Medicare’s 5 out of 5 stars rating for providing the highest-quality medical care in Bakersfield, Lancaster & Everywhere in So-Cal.

We are a Joint Commission Accredited Healthcare Provider. Our evaluation record shows over 100 percent of business compliance following all Healthcare State Regulations.

We are looking for a clinically experienced nurse who has nursing documentation/charting skills and is a fast learner with great communication skills.

This opportunity is open for a highly motivated and positive-minded individual.

Your Role in our Company Will Be:

The RN travels to a patient's home to administer their services and helps patients maintain their independence. Their duties include: Administering at-home IVs, changing dressings, cleaning wounds, in-depth assessments, overseeing patient treatment plans, As well as Updating Doctors & The Agency about their patient's health. Documentation and communication with the Agency is done through Synergy Software.

AVAILABILITY:

Our patients need care 7 days a week, although you have flexibility in your scheduling, we do ask that you are able to work at least two-three days each week (or ten productivity units), one weekend a month, and two holidays per year (one winter and one summer)

Job Type: Per Diem

Medical Specialty: Home Health

REQUIREMENTS:

• Visiting RN for Home Health: 1 year (Required)
• Nursing: 1 year (Required)
• License/Certification:
• Current CA RN License (Required)
• BLS from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross (Required)
• NSO Nursing License Insurance (Required)
• IV/Phlebotomy Certified (Required)
• Comprehensive knowledge of OASIS documentation (Preferred)

WORK AREA:  City close to you, with a group of patients who need care for that day

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing nurse visits to home health patients. (home visits)
• Performing an initial, comprehensive assessment. Documenting everything & Uploading to Agency Portal
• Obtaining and documenting physician orders.
• In consultation with the assigned Clinical Team Manager, you will need to initiate and regularly re-evaluate and revise the plan of care
• Coordinating care with the assigned Clinical Team Manager, physician and other members of the home care team, informing them of significant changes in the patient’s condition and needs.
• Performing re-certifications, resumption of care, transfers, and discharges as requested by the assigned Clinical Team Manager. Completing and submitting all related documentation
• Assessing the need for the services of other team members (PT, OT, ST, MSW, and HHA).
• Performing Home Health Aide supervisory visits per regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements.

WORK LOCATION : On the road

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.

2. Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.

3. Maintains a current CPR certification.

4. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or

organization requirements and is in good working order.

5. Minimum of two years experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or

home care nursing is preferred.

6. Self directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

7. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication

skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.

8. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.

9. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides.

10. 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.