Local Contract Nurse RN - Home Health
San Diego, CA
ATX Learning Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Home Health/Hospice

ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: 3 months.

LOCATION: San Diego, CA 92111 – REQUIRED travel for home site visits

SCHEDULE: 8:00am-5pm Mon-Fri.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: At least 1 year as an RN, in either home or community health, and within the frail or elderly population size.

CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
• Current BLS from AHA or Red Cross

Essential Functions of the Job:

• When needed, assesses, using the nursing process, the home care needs of a frail elderly population, and identifies and develops initial plan of care.
• Based on nursing assessment, completes, and submits LOC determination form to Admissions RN supervisor for review.
• Reviews medical records as needed to complete LOC. If medical records can’t be accessed, complete LOC with other relevant information (i.e., hospital discharge information, medications, etc.)
• Conducts initial Home/RN assessments at participant’s home during the team IHA.
• Maintains an up-to-date active list of all LOCs submitted to include date submitted, decision, follow up, etc.
• Follows up on all deferred Prospective Enrollees as needed and resubmits required information to DHCS to request approval.
• Participates in weekly enrollment team meetings as well as IDT and meetings as needed.
• Assists the transitioning of care and monitoring hospitalizations and SNF patients to ensure appropriate transition.
• Communicates and interacts with patient caregivers and/or family members as needed.
• Follows established departmental and position specific policies and procedures and updates as needed.
• Keep abreast of all regulations and standards to ensure compliance with orders or directives issued by duly constituted government/regulatory agencies.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.