Home Health Nurse II

Kaiser Permanente • Oakland, CA • 7h ago

Job Summary:

Provides age-appropriate skilled nursing care to patients in their place of residence in accordance with agency policy and procedure and state and federal regulations. Teaches the patient/family disease process and self-care needs. Monitors physiological state to determine an appropriate level of safety and comfort. Provides services requiring nursing skills in accordance with the plan of care. Develops and coordinates the plan of care and provides case management. Performs duties consistent with the nursing practice act that includes the standards of competent performance including Title 16, Chapter 14, Section 144.3 of the California Code of Regulations.

Essential Responsibilities:

Provision of Care

Provides the initial all system nursing assessment prior to the provision of care.

Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions including obtaining written physician orders for changes.

Provides care and services in accordance with the plan of care.

Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.

Provides ongoing periodic all system assessment of the patient and the patient's equipment needs.

Initiates preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedure (Home Health).

Initiates timely discharges based on goals.

Educates and instructs the patient, patient's family or other staff as required.

Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.

Supervises and teaches LVN's and HHA's as required for patient care.

Provides nursing care through all phases of care taking into consideration age and developmental needs.

Documentation and Communication

Documents all care, interventions and care coordination per law, regulation and agency policy.

Notifies the patient's attending MD, Podiatrist and other professional persons and responsible staff of significant changes in the patient's condition in a timely manner.

Assists in coordinating all services provided.

Consults with other health professionals when needed.

Planning, Organizing and Productivity

Effectively plans and organizes work assignment, manages and sets competitive priorities, and completes work assignments with a minimum of direct supervision per agency policy and within established time frames.

Adheres to the services policy and principles of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program.

Supervises Home Health aides and LVNs according to law, regulation and agency policy.

Professional Behavior

Behaves in a courteous professional manner with patients, health professionals and maintain patient confidentiality.

Acts as a patient advocate in utilizing Medicare, MediCal, Health Plan and community resources.

Participates in Departmental Quality Assurance activities and Utilization Review activities as requested.

Self-Development

Selects and attends education programs to keep current in area of practice.

Utilizes new knowledge and skills.

Participates in in-service programs.

Annually prepares realistic professional goals and reviews their progress with Supervisor.

Perform other related duties as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Minimum two (2) years applicable registered nurse experience within the last five (5) years, as determined by the Employer, of which at least six (6) months must be home health experience within a hospital-based or community based home health agency.

Education

High School Diploma/GED.Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing (AA, Diploma, or BSN)

License, Certification, Registration

Registered Nurse License (California)

Driver's License (California)

Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

Knowledge of the nursing process

Commitment to Service Orientation

Effective written and oral communication skills (in English)

Good interpersonal skills

Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Computer literate preferred

Experience in automated clinical information systems preferred.

Oncology, hospice or care of terminally ill experience preferred if working within the Hospice Department.

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Home Health Nurse II

LOCATION: Oakland, California

REQNUMBER: 1350485

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

Similar Jobs

Medical Assistant

Kaiser Permanente • San Francisco, CA • 13h ago

Hospital & Medical

Job Summary: Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the Physician and/or Designee. Essential Responsibilities: Interviews patients and measure vital signs and other pertinent information...

13h ago

Go to Apply

Physical Therapy Aide, Per Diem

Kaiser Permanente • South San Francisco, CA • 17h ago

Hospital & Medical

Job Summary: Performs various patient care responsibilities as delegated and instructed by the Registered Physical Therapist. Provide patient care, routine clerical, department maintenance, and other non-patient care dut...

17h ago

Go to Apply

Physical Therapy Aide, Per Diem

Kaiser Permanente • South San Francisco, CA • 17h ago

Hospital & Medical

17h ago

Go to Apply

Staff Nurse II - Telemetry High Acuity 24 Hour/Wk Night Shift

Kaiser Permanente • South San Francisco, CA • 22h ago

Hospital & Medical

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN II provides care to patients via the therape...

22h ago

Go to Apply

Staff Nurse II - San Leandro ICU (Evening/24)

Kaiser Permanente • San Leandro, CA • 22h ago

Hospital & Medical

22h ago

Go to Apply

Staff Nurse II - Emergency Walnut Creek, 32 Hours

Kaiser Permanente • Walnut Creek, CA • 22h ago

Hospital & Medical

22h ago

Go to Apply

Staff Nurse II, Med/Tele, 24 hour, evening, Richmond

Kaiser Permanente • Richmond, CA • 22h ago

Hospital & Medical

22h ago

Go to Apply

Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician II

Sutter Health • Oakland, CA • 22h ago

Hospital & Medical

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: ABSMC-Summit Campus Position Overview: Participates in and supports the overall operation of the pharmacy technicians, including staffing and work...

22h ago

Go to Apply

Physical Therapist

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration • Oakland, CA • 2d ago

Hospital & Medical

Summary As a member of the PT Section/Rehabilitation Service this Physical Therapist independently evaluates, patients, plans, executes and, if necessary, modifies a full range of treatment procedures designed to restore...

2d ago

Go to Apply

Physical Therapist

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration • Oakland, CA • 2d ago

Hospital & Medical

2d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.