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21st Century Home Health Services

Post-hospital home health services provider

Home Health Field Registered Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Jose, CA, USA$130k - $160k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • One year of recent nursing experience; this requirement may be waived for internal candidates and/or a new graduate posting.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor's degree.
  • Current California Registered Nurse license.
  • Current Basic Life Support card.
  • Valid California driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
  • All licenses and certifications must be current at hire and maintained throughout employment.
  • Self-directed, critical-thinking, organized, and computer literacy skills.
  • Observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, basic math, and nursing skills per the competency checklist.
  • Must maintain current annual compliance training and certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse license, including PICC lines, wound vacs and wound care, Kangaroo and feeding pumps, management of NG, G, and J tubes, staple and suture removal, drains including JP, biliary, and nephrostomy drains, Foley and suprapubic catheter insertion, removal, and troubleshooting, PleurX drainage, tracheostomy care, blood draws, ostomy management, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, IV antibiotic and TPN administration, and compression wraps.
  • Provide direct patient care as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
  • Implement a plan of care initiated and directed by the Case Management Registered Nurse.
  • Complete accurate and timely documentation within 24–48 hours consistent with the plan of care.
  • Assess and provide patients and their families or caregivers with education and information pertinent to the diagnosis and plan of care.
  • Assist the registered nurse with skilled procedures and duties, including preparing equipment and materials for treatments and helping patients learn appropriate self-care techniques.
  • Coordinate home health services and report identified needs for other disciplines, including home health aides, occupational therapy, physical therapy, medical social work, and speech therapy, to the Case Management Registered Nurse or other disciplines.
  • Use equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
  • Participate in personal and professional growth and development.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Case Management Registered Nurse.
  • Retrieve communications on assigned patients and use the information to establish priorities of care.
  • Give timely and pertinent reports to the Case Manager.
  • Record concise, pertinent information reflecting patients' needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and responses to nursing interventions.
  • Accurately record incidents that have a bearing on the patient.
  • Report pertinent information promptly to the Case Management Registered Nurse and provider.
  • Attend weekly case conferences as required to coordinate and communicate information regarding patient care and treatment.
  • Ensure patient privacy when maintaining medical records and providing care.
  • Maintain professionalism and seek opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge.
  • Maintain productivity standards as directed by the Case Management Registered Nurse.
  • Complete and review start-of-care assessments, documentation, and plans of care with the Case Manager as needed.
  • Participate in on-call duties as required by weekend rotation.

Desired Qualifications

  • One year of home health care experience is preferred.
  • Experience with high-acuity patients is a plus.
  • Experience working with an interdisciplinary team is highly desired.

About the Company

21st Century Home Health Services

Post-hospital home health services provider

21st Century Home Health Services provides Medicare-certified at-home care after hospital discharge, offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social services, and home health aide support. Clinicians visit patients at home to monitor vital signs, manage medications, and deliver rehabilitation services to restore mobility and daily living skills. It partners with hospitals across Northern California to extend the continuum of care and reduce readmissions. With 400+ employees serving over 3,000 patients, the organization is the largest home health provider in San Francisco and aims for a high-quality, patient-centered hospital-to-home transition.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Stockholm, ME
Founded
2014

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