Home Health Registered Nurse
Colusa, California
Posted Sep 15
- Unit and setting
- Wound-Care · Home Health May deliver palliative care, post-surgical wound management, or chronic disease monitoring depending on the care plan
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
The role and schedule
- Patients
- May deliver palliative care, post-surgical wound management, or chronic disease monitoring depending on the care plan May deliver palliative care, post-surgical wound management, or chronic disease monitoring depending on the care plan
- Day to day
- evaluate health conditions, monitor symptoms, and develop and implement care plans Evaluate health conditions, monitor symptoms, and develop/implement personalized care plans in coordination with physicians and other healthcare providers
- Day to day
- administer prescribed medications, perform wound care, manage IV therapy, change dressings, and monitor vital signs Administer prescribed medications, perform wound care, manage IV therapy, change dressings, and monitor vital signs
- Day to day
- teach patients and families home care techniques, medication management, and disease prevention strategies Teach patients and families proper home care techniques, medication management, and disease prevention strategies
- Day to day
- collaborate with doctors, therapists, and other professionals for continuity of care Collaborate with doctors, physical/occupational therapists, and other professionals to ensure continuity of care .
- Day to day
- maintain accurate, timely medical records and update providers on patient progress Maintain accurate, timely medical records and update providers on patient progress
- Day to day
- provide emotional support, ensure a safe and clean home environment, and assist with daily activities Provide emotional support, ensure a safe and clean home environment, and assist with daily activities when needed i
- Day to day
- deliver palliative care, post-surgical wound management, or chronic disease monitoring
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Home Health is a specialty you move into. Agencies want acute time first, then train the home-specific work.
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- Patient Assessment & Care Planning
Evaluate health conditions, monitor symptoms, and develop/implement personalized care plans in coordination with physicians and other healthcare providers
- Clinical Procedures
Administer prescribed medications, perform wound care, manage IV therapy, change dressings, and monitor vital signs
- Health Education
Teach patients and families proper home care techniques, medication management, and disease prevention strategies
- Coordination of Care
Collaborate with doctors, physical/occupational therapists, and other professionals to ensure continuity of care .
- Documentation
Maintain accurate, timely medical records and update providers on patient progress
- Support & Comfort
Provide emotional support, ensure a safe and clean home environment, and assist with daily activities when needed i
- Specialized Care
May deliver palliative care, post-surgical wound management, or chronic disease monitoring depending on the care plan
What's around it?
Colusa, CA
Living costs about 11% above the US average