Registered Nurse; RN): Porterville

Registered Nurse (RN):
Porterville and Surrounding Areas

Compassionate Care Home Health is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse to serve patients in Porterville and surrounding areas.

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

• Acute care experience preferred
• Hourly and paid per visit (PPV) hybrid model, negotiable based on experience, skill level, availability
• Opportunities to accumulate overtime
• Complete comprehensive assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs
• Provide professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process
• Assess and evaluate patient status, write and initiate plan of care, re-evaluate regularly
• Develop and revise care plans incorporating palliative nursing actions, involve patient and family in planning
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, provide counseling, give health care instructions
• Assist with activities of daily living, facilitate self-sufficiency and comfort care
• Act as case manager when assigned, coordinate care for caseload
• Maintain accurate clinical notes, record pain and symptom management outcomes
• Communicate with physicians regarding patient needs and orders, coordinate with community health providers
• Teach self-care techniques to patients and families, support interdisciplinary teamwork
• Ensure safe environment, comply with policies, participate in interdisciplinary meetings
• Participate in on-call duties as defined by policy, ensure equipment availability
• Supervise ancillary personnel, delegate responsibilities, pursue continuing education, participate in quality improvement activities

• Graduate of a National League of Nursing accredited school of nursing
• Current license in California and current CPR certification
• Minimum one year of professional nursing experience within last three years OR baccalaureate degree with current RN license; preferred two years experience in public health, home care, or hospice nursing
• Licensed driver with insured automobile in good working order
• Responsible for supervising hospice aides, but management experience not required
• Self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent observation, communication, problem solving and basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist
• Physical ability to lift, transfer patients, provide prolonged care; adequate vision and hearing

• Full-time

• Entry level

• Health Care Provider