What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Home Health position at Crossroads Home Health and Hospice?
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Home Health team in San Francisco, CA. As a Registered Nurse in Home Health, you will be responsible for providing skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being. You will work closely with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient, and provide education and support to their families. Your ultimate goal will be to help patients achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of California
- Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Home Health or related field
- Current CPR certification
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Responsibilities:
- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients' health status and needs
- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patients' conditions and goals
- Administer medications, treatments, and procedures as ordered by physicians
- Monitor and document patients' progress and response to care
- Provide education and support to patients and their families
Skills:
As a Registered Nurse in Home Health, you will utilize your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills on a daily basis. You will need to be proficient in administering medications, treatments, and procedures, as well as in assessing and documenting patients' health status and progress. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be working closely with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. You will also need to be able to work independently and as part of a team, and be comfortable with using technology and electronic medical records to manage patient care.
