Registered Nurse (RN): Los Banos and Dos Palos

Benefits 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Company Overview Compassionate Care Home Health Agency has five office locations (Fresno, Visalia, Modesto, Merced, and Bakersfield) and services eight counties throughout the Central Valley (Stanislaus, Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern). Our culture of respect and love for patients and team is the cornerstone of our success. We seek career‑oriented individuals who value job security, upward mobility, and a diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Position Overview Registered Nurse – Los Banos, Dos Palos, and surrounding areas. Hourly and Paid Per Visit (PPV) hybrid model (negotiable). Salary option available. Opportunities to accumulate overtime. Acute care experience preferred. Responsibilities Complete an initial, comprehensive, ongoing assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses. Provide professional nursing care utilizing all elements of the nursing process and in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act. Assess and evaluate the patient’s status by: Writing and initiating a plan of care. Regularly re‑evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs. Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary. Initiate the plan of care and make necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Develop a care plan that establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions, involving the patient and family in the planning process. Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Counsel the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. Provide health care instructions to the patient as appropriate based on assessment and plan. Assist the patient with activities of daily living and facilitate the patient’s efforts toward self‑sufficiency and optional comfort care. Act as case manager when assigned by the clinical supervisor and coordinate care for the assigned caseload. Communication Complete, maintain and submit accurate clinical notes regarding patient condition and care delivered. Communicate with the physician regarding patient needs and report changes in condition; obtain and receive physicians’ orders as required. Coordinate the care plan with community health personnel. Teach patient and family/caregiver self‑care techniques as appropriate; provide medication, diet, and other instructions as ordered by the physician. Maintain a safe environment for the patient. Assist patient, family/caregiver, and other team members in providing continuity of care. Work with the family/caregiver and interdisciplinary group to meet emotional needs of patient and family. Attend interdisciplinary group meetings. Additional Duties Participate in on‑call duties as defined by the policy. Ensure arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available. Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities when required. Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and practice skills through continuing education and in‑service classes. Fulfill accepted case assignments. Actively participate in quality assessment and performance improvement teams. Qualifications Graduate of a National League of Nursing accredited school of nursing. Current license in California and current CPR certification. Registered nurses must have at least: one year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three years OR a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing and a current RN license. Minimum two years’ experience, at least one year in public health, home care, or hospice nursing, is preferred. Must be a licensed driver with an insured vehicle in good working order. Management experience not required; responsible for supervising hospice aides. Self‑directed and able to work with minimal supervision. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem‑solving skills, basic math skills, and nursing skills per competency checklist. Capable of prolonged walking or standing; able to lift, position, and transfer patients; able to lift supplies and equipment; able to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch; adequate visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills. Additional Benefits Dynamic, fun, team‑oriented work environment Unparalleled company culture Local company with soul Countless growth and development opportunities Flexible schedules Medical, dental and vision insurance Mileage reimbursement at current federal rate Gas reimbursement for those in company cars PTO Paid holidays Paid sick days 401K And so much more! Compassionate Care was established in 2003 and has grown into Central California’s most trusted home health agency. CompassionateCare.com #J-18808-Ljbffr