Home Health RN; Home Health Nurse

Job Summary

Registered Nurses (RN) in the Home Care Services department at UC Davis Health provide care to adult and pediatric patients with a variety of health care needs including post‑operative, medical, palliative, and end‑of‑life care. Patient conditions include both acute and chronic conditions spanning many care specialty areas and age ranges. The RN identifies and implements nursing interventions, evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as a resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned, and promotes compliance and support for policies.

The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient‑centered care that includes assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties; and adhering to university policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

June 25, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.

• 80% – Nursing Process and Practice
• 10% – Leadership and Quality
• 5% – Professional Development
• 5% – Nursing Research

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• Valid California driver’s license with a driving record that meets local policies/procedures; enrollment in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
• Verification of graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• One (1) year inpatient experience as a bedside RN on an adult patient care unit with a variety of healthcare needs including acute and chronic conditions across many specialty areas
• One (1) year home care experience
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately
• Knowledge of current trends in healthcare and interdisciplinary clinical practice
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional, and productive manner
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence‑based practice
• Basic computer skills
• Commitment to excellence in patient‑centered care
• Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in healthcare and clinical practice including confidentiality, patient rights, and documentation standards relevant to the position
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, developmental (behavioral and physical), and physiological characteristics specific to the patients

• Certified Oasis Specialist Clinical (COS‑C)
• Certified in Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN)
• Ambulatory Case Management
• Medical/Surgical Certification
• BSN preferred
• Two (2) years experience as a home health case manager in a Medicare‑certified home health agency
• Two (2) years inpatient experience as a bedside RN on a nursing unit

• Salary or Pay Range: $77.41 - $104.16
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 105
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  HOME HEALTH NURSE 2
• UC Job Code: 009117
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): M-F, 8am-5pm
• Location: UCDHAS Building (HSP
  165) – Rancho Cordova, CA
• Union Representation: NX-Nurses
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on‑site: Yes

• High quality and low‑cost medical plans to choose from to fit family needs
• UC pays for dental and vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including pregnancy and parental leave, family & medical leave
• Paid holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health policies or collective bargaining agreement
• Paid time off/vacation/sick time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health policies or collective bargaining agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and education reimbursement program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health policies or collective bargaining…