Santa Clara County | Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Operations
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time / Per Diem

ABOUT US

Care Indeed delivers high-quality in-home senior care throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 2010 by two care professionals, we have grown to over 700 employees dedicated to compassionate, reliable, and innovative care.

For over 15 years, Care Indeed has supported seniors and families with personalized in-home care, memory care, skilled nursing, and 24/7 services that promote independence, dignity, and quality of life. We have served more than 5,000 clients, completed over 10,000 care shifts, and partnered with 100+ healthcare facilities across the region, demonstrating our community impact.

Our caregivers and clinical staff deliver exceptional care daily, supporting each other within a culture of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.

We’re proud to be recognized as:

• One of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services

• A San Francisco Chronicle Top Workplace

• A Best of Home Care – Employer of Choice and Leader in Experience

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Care Indeed provides clinical leadership in the delivery of skilled, compassionate nursing care across home and community-based settings. RNs oversee and guide each client’s plan of care, integrating clinical expertise with patient advocacy to drive optimal outcomes.

This role is centered on comprehensive assessment, coordinated care planning, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration with the care team, physicians, clients, and families. RNs are expected to exercise sound clinical judgment, communicate with clarity and professionalism, and model best practices in every interaction.

Care Indeed is committed to surrounding every RN with a highly supportive team environment that prioritizes partnership, professional development, and meaningful, long-term client relationships.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct comprehensive health and psychosocial assessments, including Start of Care, ongoing reassessments, and recertification visits

• Develop, implement, and revise the patient plan of care based on clinical findings, patient goals, and physician orders

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered and perform medication reconciliation to ensure accuracy and safety

• Manage wound assessment and wound care in accordance with clinical standards and orders

• Communicate directly with physicians and care partners to obtain, clarify, and update orders and care plans

• Lead care coordination and provide clinical supervision and delegation to LVNs, HHAs, and HCAs in the field

• Provide patient and caregiver education that supports safety, self-care, rehabilitation, and care plan adherence

• Observe, assess, document, and report patient condition, symptoms, responses to treatment, safety concerns, and changes using clear clinical terminology

• Complete timely, accurate documentation, including clinical notes, progress notes, and care coordination records, using EMR systems such as WellSky via mobile or tablet platforms

• Participate in team conferences and in-service learning that strengthen clinical practice and collaboration

JOB CONDITIONS

• Provide care across varied settings, including private homes, assisted living communities, and care facilities

• Travel between client locations using reliable personal or public transportation; a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance are required when driving

• Safely navigate and access client living environments with differing layouts and accessibility

• Perform physical nursing duties, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, turning, and repositioning patients (up to 50 lbs)

• Maintain visual acuity, hearing, and manual dexterity needed for assessments and skilled nursing care

• Work in environments with potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious materials

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California, maintained throughout employment

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

• Minimum one (1) year of verifiable experience (2,000 hours) within the last three (3) years as an RN in a licensed home health agency

• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by the American Heart Association, maintained throughout employment (may be obtained within two weeks of hire)

• Working knowledge of home health regulations, standards of practice, and required clinical documentation

• Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive assessments, develop and revise care plans, and coordinate care across the clinical team

• Experience with electronic medical record systems, such as WellSky, using mobile or tablet-based documentation

• Clear spoken and written English for documentation and care coordination, with the ability to communicate with clients in the language that supports their comfort and understanding whenever possible

• Successful completion of Live Scan fingerprint background clearance prior to employment (in-house option available)

• Ability to provide required professional references, pass medical clearance, and complete background screening as part of the hiring process

CRP PROVISION (Two-Week Window Option)

A valid American Heart Association CPR certification is required. Candidates may be hired before obtaining it, but must secure certification within two weeks of hire and maintain it throughout employment. Proof must be submitted to the supervisor within the deadline.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE

Required licensure/certification/registration must be maintained throughout employment. Proof of current, valid credentials must be provided upon request.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CARE SETTINGS