Come and be a part of the Ideal Care Home Health team! We are an established home health agency, serving Southern California patients for over 18 years!. We are seeking per-diem, compassionate Home Health Nurses.

Nurses needed in the following Locations:

***YOU MAY APPLY TO MORE THAN ONE LOCATION:

West Hills and surrounding communities

The Ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing

Licensed registered nurse in the state of California

Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse

It is preferable that the staff nurse has completed a baccalaureate degree program

Approved by the National League for Nursing for public health nursing preparation

Home Health experience highly considered

All applicants will be required to poses:

A dependable vehicle

Active California nursing (Registered Nurse) license

Valid driver's license

Current car insurance

Current Health Exam ( with in a year)

TB/PPD Test (with in a year)

Active CPR certificate

Communicative, reliable, organized, and must have compassionate bed-side manners

Responsibilities: FOR RN's:

Conducts patient Start of Care assessments, Re-certifications, Resumption of Care assessments, and Discharges which includes but not limited to: head-to-toe physical evaluations, vital signs, medication management, disease management, PICC line dressings and removal, wound assessments and wound care, and IVs, etc.

Obtains a medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition of the patient

Evaluates the patient's home situation to determine what health teaching will be required

Evaluates the patient's environment to determine what assistance will be available from family members in caring for the patient

Assesses the patient's condition and home situation to determine if the patient requires nursing, medical social work, therapy, chha, etc.

Interprets nursing and other services of the Agency to clients and families as a part of planning for care

Provides skilled nursing care as outlined in the nursing care plan

Preventative procedures requiring substantial specialized skill and ordered by the physician

Documents via EMR and submits the required documentation in a timely manner

FOR LVN's:

Participates in the planning and coordination of total patient care in conjunction with the RN and the physician's plan of treatment

Follows the nursing care plan for each assigned patient

Observes the patient; evaluates the care of the patient; applies her/his knowledge of nursing skills to the patient assigned

Accurately reports and records the patient's condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change

Prepares clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit and incorporates same in the clinical record weekly

Prepares summaries in cooperation with the RN supervisor.

Assists the patient with activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques

Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient

Provides optimum physical and emotional environment

Must submit clinical notes with in 5 days of visit