Registered Nurse-Home Health-Sunnyvale

Summary

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with 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.

Job functions/

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. Provides direct patient care as defined in the State Nurse Practice Act.

• Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.

• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.

• Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.

• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Communication_*:*_

• Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days.

• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as required.

• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.

Additional

Duties

• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.

• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.

• Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks.

Position

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.

• Has minimum one (1) year prior professional nursing experience. Home Health experience is a plus.

• Baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing preferred.

• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.

• 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.

• Maintains a current CPR certification.

• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Experience

• Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/

Certification

• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Silverline Staff Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws

Pay: From $150.00 per hour

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s)

• REQUIRED: Do you have ad least 1 year of home health experience?
• Are you wound care certified?

Work Location: In person