Home Health RN Per Diem Chula Visa La Mesa Coronado

Gardens Home Health is seeking Registered Nurses to become a part of a great team. We provide home health services in Southern California including San Diego. Our home health jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. Title/Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Reports To: Clinical Supervisor/Director of Nursing

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Title/Position: REGISTERED NURSE- PER DIEM COVERAGE AREA: San Diego: La Mesa & Coronado areas

***** PREVIOUS HOME HEALTH EXPERIENCE REQUIRED****

SPANISH SPEAKING PREFERRED

The Registered Nurse plans, organizes, and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with an emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities. Responsibilities: 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 care plan. Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements before discharge of the patient. Required Qualifications: Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement. Upon hire: California Registered Nurse License/ California Vocational Nursing License National Provider BLS - American Heart Association 1-year Professional nursing experience ***** PREVIOUS HOME HEALTH EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**** Preferred Qualifications: IV and Central lines experience. Experience with wound care including use of negative pressure devices. Pay Structure: Pay Per Visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Gardens Home Health