Home Health RN IVIGInfusion

• Job Summary

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/DPCS/Director of Nursing

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Title/Position: REGISTERED NURSE- PER DIEM COVERAGE AREA: 20-25 miles from Duarte/ El Monte/ Arcadia, Azusa, Los Angeles

*IVIG CERTIFICATION/ EXPERIENCE & PREVIOUS HOME HEALTH EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

SPANISH SPEAKING PREFERRED

Registered Nurse

1. 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).

2. Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.

3. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.

4. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.

5. 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.

6. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.

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

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

9. 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 WITH IVIG INFUSION REQUIRED****

IV and Central lines experience. Experience with wound care including use of negative pressure devices.

Pay Structure: Pay Per Visit

Responsibilities

Coordinate with other colleagues to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans

Administer medications and monitor patients for side effects or reactions

Document any changes in patient conditions and report on changes

Maintain accurate records of patient care and discuss observations with the supervisor

Qualifications

Currently licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in state of employment

Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred

Excellent interpersonal and client care skills

Valid driver’s license

First aid/CPR certification required