Home Health Registered Nurse/Full Time/San Francisco

Job Title/Position: Registered Nurse (RN)

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

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

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 plan of care.

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

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

Communication

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

2. 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.

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

Additional Duties

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

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

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

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.

2. Current licensure in state and CPR certification.

3. Bachelor’s degree, with one (1) year of home health care experience preferred.

4. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides.

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

6. 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.

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

Employee Signature Date

ADDENDUM A

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FOR

THE REGISTERED NURSE

(Template)

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Job Title/Position: Registered Nurse

Date:
Reviewer: [ ] Annual [ ] 90 Day [ ] Other
Page 1
Key: 4 = Superior Performance 3 = Satisfactory Performance 2 = Inconsistent Performance 1 = Unacceptable Performance

A. Patient Care Responsibilities

• Patient Care Rating

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). 1 2 3 4

2. Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.

3. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs 1 2 3 4 change. 1 2 3 4

4. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.

5. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates 1 2 3 4 therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the 1 2 3 4 family in the planning process.

6. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. 1 2 3 4

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 plan. 1 2 3 4

9. Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements 1 2 3 4 prior to discharge of the patient. 1 2 3 4

• Communication

1. Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every 60 days. 1 2 3 4

2. 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. 1 2 3 4

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

• Additional Duties 1 2 3 4

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

2. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are 1 2 3 4 available. 1 2 3 4

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

Targeted Goals For Next Review Cycle: 1 2 3 4

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Comments:
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Reviewer: Date: ___________

Name of Personnel: Date: ___________

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Job Title/Position: Registered Nurse

Date:
Reviewer: [ ] Annual [ ] 90 Day [ ] Other
Page 2
Key: 4 = Superior Performance 3 = Satisfactory Performance 2 = Inconsistent Performance 1 = Unacceptable Performance

B. Organizational Responsibilities Rating

1 2 3 4
1. Adheres to patient assignments as appropriate and reviews plan of care on an ongoing basis to maintain coordination of services.

1 2 3 4
2. Maintains an acceptable work record.

______ Days Tardy ______ Days Absent

3. Informs coordinator of availability weekly.

1 2 3 4

4. Reviews policy manual when patient care procedures and organization personnel

1 2 3 4 procedures need clarification.

1 2 3 4
5. Supervises LPNs and home health aides/nursing assistants for care provided.

1 2 3 4
6. Accepts responsibility for behavior and activity.

1 2 3 4
7. Is respectful of individuals’ rights in interacting with patients, families/caregivers and coworkers.

8. Follows organization guidelines in practice of:

1 2 3 4

(a) Infection Control (b) Fire/Safety (c) Patient Care

Standards

9. Displays appropriate management of equipment and supplies (acquisition to

1 2 3 4 distribution).

1 2 3 4
10. Participates in organization quality activities to improve organizational performance.

1 2 3 4
11. Interacts collaboratively with all team members.

Targeted Goals For Next Review Cycle:

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Comments:

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Reviewer: Date: ___________

Name of Personnel: Date: ___________

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Job Title/Position: Registered Nurse

Date:
Reviewer: [ ] Annual [ ] 90 Day [ ] Other
Page 3
Key: 4 = Superior Performance 3 = Satisfactory Performance 2 = Inconsistent Performance 1 = Unacceptable Performance

C. Educational/Inservice Responsibilities Rating

1. Completes CPR program annually. 1 2 3 4

2. Fire/Safety, Emergency Management, Infection Control, Ethics, and Performance 1 2 3 4
Improvement programs are attended annually.

1 2 3 4
3. Attends inservices quarterly and identifies self-learning goals.

1 2 3 4
4. Completes annual competency skills checklist.

Targeted Goals For Next Review Cycle:

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Comments:

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Reviewer: Date: ___________

Name of Personnel: Date: ___________

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)
• Home health: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $72,000 - $91,200