RN, Registered Nurse, Case Manager, Home Health

Company: Focus Health (San Jose)
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: January 15, 2023

Job Description:

Overview:(Choice Home Health, Focus Health, San Diego Home Health Care)Be an Integral Part of our Exciting Growth and Dynamic Team! Ask us about our Company Vehicle Program with PAID GAS CARD! This Person will treat patients in the following cities:Redwood CityWho are we?Covenant Care encompasses three business lines that are an integral part of a patient's continuum of care and work together to achieve excellence in patient care across California and Nevada:Elevate Home Health - Choice, Focus, and San Diego Home HealthCovenant Care - Skilled Nursing, Residential Health Care & Post- Acute facilitiesAffirma - Therapy and RehabilitationClick the link below to hear directly from our leadership:

Elevate Home Health's culture did not just manifest itself out of thin air, as we have a clear mission and values. These values are branded into all of the company's internal communications. Our leaders are visible and accessible with an "open door" policy and support employee growth, feedback, and ideas so that each employee feels valued and heard.Elevate Home Health is a division of Covenant Care. Our unique focus on our patient-centered care, evidenced-based medicine and technology-forward approach, empowers our patients to achieve their optimal level of independence. We are a home health service provider enhancing the continuity of care for the patients we serve. Our multidisciplinary services are a holistic approach to our service delivery in the comfort of the patient's home - the place where patients want to be but often need your help to stay there independently. Our mission is help them achieve that goal - is that your mission, too?We know you have a choice. At Elevate Home Heath, our ratings are higher than the national average, leading to improved patient outcomes, increased patient satisfaction and fewer visits to the hospital. Patient-centered and compassionate care is at the core of everything we do.Who are we Seeking?You truly want to make a difference in the lives of your patients and their families. The Home Health field is growing now more than ever, and you want to be on the cutting edge of healthcare. You are a clinician who enjoys independence and autonomy and appreciates technology that allows you to focus on patient care. You want to treat one patient at a time. You want a work-life balance with flexible scheduling. You have the compassion to create rewarding patient relationships.Curious About our Benefits?As a full-time employee, you'll enjoy comprehensive benefits and employee programs:Excellent pay, including 23 days PTO per yearHealth, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short-term and long-term disabilityContinuing education & tuition assistanceGenerous referral bonus programFlexible schedulingWhat will you be Tasked with?Performs comprehensive assessments in the patients' homes and, identifies patient's needs. Develops plan of care in collaboration with patient/CG's, Health Care Provider, case manager and /or Supervisor as assigned and documents appropriately.Assesses need for additional services and equipment on admission and on an ongoing basis and informs case manager and/or supervisor on a timely basis. Assesses home environment and make recommendations that will enhance patient care, promote safety and prevent adverse effects.Works with patient, family and health care team members effectively to coordinate services, promote quality of care, and positive patient care outcomes. Revises and updates plan of care in collaboration with Health Care Provider, patient/CG as needs change and goals are met.Takes verbal orders from Health Care Provider as necessary in a timely manner and documents appropriately.Performs comprehensive assessments/reassessments of patients at admission/re-certification and as patient's experience significant changes in condition. Completes OASIS accurately and timely, documents legibly and submits within 24 hours.Advocates for patient's needs by attending case conferences, in-services, and staff meetings. Coordinates plan for patient care outcomes through case conferences with other team members to provide appropriate, effective and efficient patient care and discharge planning anddocument appropriately.Informs physician of changes in patient's condition in accordance with physician's orders and documents communications accordingly.Performs LVN and CHHA supervision in accordance with state regulations, provides appropriate instructions to LVN and CHHA and documents accordingly. Provides clear, written and verbal instructions to LVNs based on their legal scope of practice, updates written instructions in a timely manner and documents appropriately.Initiates appropriate preventive, rehabilitative, therapeutic, comfort, and pain interventions and provides instructions to patient/CG's and staff in a timely manner.Demonstrates professionalism by maintaining high standards of clinical care and staying current on clinical and medication issues, as well as, updates to patients' clinical records including medication profiles, plan of care, OASIS, case conference, progress notes and re-certification documentations as required in a timely manner.Cooperates and is reliable with making PRN, weekend and holiday visits to patients as assigned.Informs supervisory personnel of any patient incidents promptly and documents appropriately.Uses appropriate teaching materials and techniques to obtain positive outcomes and documents response to teaching accordingly.Provides and maintains a clean safe working environment through observation of infection prevention and control and safety policies.Acts as a preceptor when orienting new staff.Provides and documents services in accordance with state, Medicare, Medi-Cal regulations, and agency policy as applicable.Environmental Conditions and Physical RequirementsDriving in a motor vehicle, standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, gripping, lifting and stretching.Our San Jose Home Health Branch Treats Patients in the Following Cities:Gilory/Morgan HillSan Jose/SunnyvalePalo Alto/San CarlosOaklandBurlingameSan Rafael/NovatoVallejoMinimum Requirements:Minimum Requirements Graduation from an accredited nursing program, current state license as a Registered Nurse and CPR certified. Has at least one year clinical practical nursing experience. Must have vehicle for per diem or part-time. Will provide company vehicle if eligibility requirements are met. Must have current driver's license and automobile insurance. Interpersonal and communication skill necessary. Ability to make home visits and provide skilled nursing assessments and care in the home.Preferred Requirements:Home Health experience preferred.

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