Home Health Field Registered Nurse; RN

Overview

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr. This entry-level Field Registered Nurse position is designed to develop fundamental nursing skills within a home health setting while gaining an understanding of the company's operational goals and efficiencies. It serves as a foundational role for registered nurses aspiring to advance into case management. This position works under a Case Manager Registered Nurse position.

At 21st Century Home Health Services (21

HHS), we treat every patient with the same empathy, compassion, and understanding we would show our own family. With more than 600 employees, we are the largest home health agency in San Francisco and the fastest-growing in the Bay Area. Today, we care for more than 4,000 patients across San Francisco and surrounding counties, and we are actively expanding into Marin and Sonoma counties.

Note:

All opportunities at 21

HHS require being in the field visiting patients in their homes. Remote/work-from-home positions are not available unless specifically noted.

• Providing hands-on patient care including, but not limited to (must be within RN license scope): PICC lines, Wound Vacs & Care, Kangaroo & feeding Pumps, Management of NG, G, and J tubes, Staple & suture removal, Drains such as JP, Biliary, Nephrostomy, Foley/suprapubic catheters (insertion, removal, and troubleshooting), Pleur
  
  X drainage system, Trach care, Blood draws, Ostomy management, SQ and IM injections, IV antibiotic/TPN administration and compression wraps.
• Provides direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act
• Implements a plan of care initiated and directed by the Case Management Registered Nurse
• Provides accurate and timely documentation within 24-48 hours consistent with the plan of care
• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care
• Assists the registered nurse in performing skilled needs procedures and duties, including preparing equipment and materials for treatments and assisting the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques
• Participates in coordination of home health services, reporting identified needs for other disciplines to the Case Management RN or other disciplines
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Case Management Registered Nurse
• Retrieves communication on assigned patients and uses information as a basis for establishing priorities of care
• Gives timely and pertinent reports to the Case Manager
• Records pertinent and concise information reflecting patients  needs, problems, capabilities and limitations, and response to nursing interventions
• Reports incidents timely to the Case Management Registered Nurse and Provider
• Attends weekly Case Conferences as required to coordinate patient care
• Ensures patient privacy in maintaining medical records and providing care
• Maintains professionalism and seeks opportunities to enhance clinical skills
• Maintains productivity standards as directed by the Case Management Registered Nurse
• Completes Start of Care assessments, documentation, and plans of care with Case Manager as needed
• Participates in on-call duties as required by weekend rotation

• One (1) year of recent nursing experience (experience requirement may be waived for internal candidates and/or new grad postings)
• One year of home health care experience is preferred
• Experience with high acuity patients is a plus
• Experience working with an interdisciplinary team is highly desired
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelor s degree)
• Current CA Registered Nurse License (RN)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card
• Valid CA Driver s License with acceptable driving record
• All licenses and certifications must be current at time of hire and sustained throughout employment
• Self-directed, critical thinker with strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Must maintain current with annual compliance training and certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
: 21st Century is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.

Estimated Wage Range for Home Health Registered Nurse (RN): $130,000 - $160,000. Starting pay is based on relevant experience above the minimum requirements. Compensation for this position follows a pay-per-visit model, with the wage provided as an estimate. 21st Century offers comprehensive health benefits and a 401k plan with up to a 4% match.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
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