Job DescriptionThe Home Health Registered Nurse performs a comprehensive patient assessment and develops an individualized patient plan of care with collaboration of an interdisciplinary team and physician approval. Under the direction of and in accordance with the physician's orders administers skilled nursing care to patients in their place of residence. Functions as a case manager and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to meet patient outcomes and goals. As a leader of the healthcare team, provides professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the PIH Health vision of Patients First.PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.Required SkillsHome Health
- Establish positive and professional relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
- Demonstrate quality nursing clinical practice while meeting time-sensitive deadlines.
- Knowledge and ability to apply the nursing process while developing an individualized patient plan of care.
- Able to demonstrate clinical nursing expertise in the establishment of peripheral intravenous lines and administration of intravenous therapies.
- Computer skills and ability to navigate an electronic health record.
Required ExperienceHome Health Only
- Current California license as a Registered Nurse in good standing.
- A minimum of one year experience as a professional nurse, preferably in an acute care facility.
- BSN referred.
- Current CPR card
- Current California driver's license and valid auto insurance.
- Home Health experience preferred.