* Join Our Team of Highly Talented and Committed Clinical Professionals *Position : Registered Nurse, Home HealthTYPE: Full-TimeLOCATION: Downey, CA and Surrounding AreaSIGN-ON BONUS: $$$$ 1,000 $$$$The Neogen Care Home Health Registered Nurse provides direct patient care in the patient’s home under the supervision of a physician.
Responsibilities include following start of care plans, providing treatment, discharges, wound care, medication administration, and working collaboratively with a clinical team to achieve positive patient care outcomes.Essential Functions:Case management & follow-up skilled nursing visits in the patient’s home.Consult & develop treatment plans based on physician’s orders and initial patient assessment.Submit regular patient care progress reports to attending physician and clinical staff.Discharge patients after consultation with the physician and clinical manager.Provide nursing care and written care plans.Participate in and monitor patient and family care compliance activities.Professionally manage and coordinate the plan of careComplete clinical and medical documentation on all patients.Appropriately identifies and utilizes resources and referrals such as PT, OT, Hospice, Pharmacy, Supplies, Home Medical Equipment, and other visits/consults.Required Experience:Associate degree (or higher) in Nursing.Current and unrestricted California Registered Nurse license.Current CPR/BLS certification.Minimum of 1 year RN experience in an institutional setting.Experience in wound care, patient teaching, medication management, lab draws, and IV infusion a plus.Ability to chart with Electronic Medical Record Software (Wellsky / Kinnser a plus).