What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health RN position at Midas Management and Research?
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 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/Nursing Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract, Temporary
Salary: $3,500.00 - $3,600.00 per week
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
Physical setting:
- Acute care
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Breakdown pay
Supplemental schedule:
- Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- 5x8
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hayward, CA 94545: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Home Health RN: 1 year (Required)
- Acute care: 1 year (Required)
- Wound care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- CA RN (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $3,500 - $3,600