Registered Nurse - San Diego, United States - Guardian Angel Home Care, Inc.

    Guardian Angel Home Care, Inc.
    Guardian Angel Home Care, Inc. San Diego, United States

    Found in: beBee S2 US - 1 month ago

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    Full time
    Description
    \*Special consideration given to candidates willing to see patients in Poway and Escondido\

    *Registered Nurse*Provides skilled professional nursing care to the patient as prescribed by the physician and maintains compliance with regulations and standards established by CMS, CHAP; and standards of professional practice established by the State Board of Nursing, and the American Nursing Association. Follows agency policies and procedures at all times.

    *Registered Nurse Essential Job Expectations and Procedural Responsibilities: •Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client's needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments at appropriate time points.


    • Initiating the plan of care and revising as necessary
    • Providing those services and/or treatments requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill
    • Counseling the patient and family in meeting nursing related needs
    • Initiating appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures
    • Preparing clinical progress notes
    • Coordination of services including on-call rotation, week days, weekends and holidays
    • Referral to other services as needed
    • Informing the physician and other staff of changes in the patient's needs
    • Evaluating and appropriately documenting outcomes of care
    • Supervising LVN/LPN and paraprofessionals providing services at appropriate time frames.
    • Assessing client needs and assigning, preparing POC for home health aide specific for patients.
    • Participating in in-service programs, mandatory meetings, and training programs as required by Agency
    • Planning for the discharge/recert from service
    • Utilizes the Clinical Supervisor as the first resource when problems or questions occur in the field, including charting guidelines, coordination of disciplines, and supervision of home health aide services.
    • Participates in quarterly utilization review and chart audits (peer and self) for OBQI/OBQM as requested by Agency.
    • Maintains Agency property, supplies and equipment in a manner that demonstrates ownership and accountability.
    • Demonstrates infection control per Medicare/CHAP/OSHA guidelines and Agency policies.
    • Maintains a professional appearance and treats others with care and respect. Works toward resolution of interpersonal conflicts as they arise.
    • Possess and maintains a current license, CPR certificate and Tuberculin testing. Remains current for all other Agency mandatories.
    • Follows-up timely with physician regarding lab results
    • Confirms all orders with the physician
    • Assures maintenance of office and medical supplies, forms and inventories
    • Builds community and customer perception of the Agency as a high quality provider of services.
    • Continuously analyzes work processes and makes suggestion for improvement.
    • Recommends and/or supports changes to Agency policies and procedures.
    • Maintains Agency property, supplies and equipment in a manner that demonstrates ownership and accountability.

    Is a team player:

    recognizing the influence of beliefs and cultures on behaviors and accepting strengths and limitations in others; works towards the resolution of interpersonal conflicts as they arise; attends and contributes during meetings; demonstrates initiative to meet the needs of the Agency by assisting coworkers when workload permits; provides assistance in a courteous manner and treats others with care and respect.


    • May assist with new employee orientation
    • Maintains a professional appearance.
    • Performs other duties as required.
    *Registered Nurse Education/

    Experience:
    *Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Current RN licensure in the State of employment. One year recent experience in Medical-Surgical care of the adult patient preferred. Two years Home Care experience preferred.

    *Registered Nurse Skills/Abilities:
    • Possesses excellent observational and assessment skills and nursing judgment. Possesses good verbal and written skills. Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
    *Registered Nurse Physical Factors: *Continuous sitting, must be able to see, hear, speak and use both hands. Occasionally will stand, walk, bend/stoop, squat, reach above shoulder level, kneel and lift less than 50 pounds.

    *Registered Nurse Environmental Conditions:
    • Works inside and is not exposed to temperature extremes or wet conditions. Some exposure to noise and dust is to be expected
    GAHC001


    Job Types:
    Part-time, Full-time


    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Flexible schedule
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    Medical specialties:

    • Home Health

    Standard shift:

    • Day shift

    Weekly schedule:

    • Monday to Friday

    Application Question(s):

    • What areas are you willing to see patients in?
    • Do you have experience with the EMR HomeCare HomeBase?

    Experience:

    • Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

    License/Certification:

    • RN (Preferred)

    Work Location:
    On the road