Home Health Nurse II Short Hour
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: January 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Description: 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 1. Provides the initial all system nursing
assessment prior to the provision of care. 2. Initiates the plan of
care and necessary revisions including obtaining written physician
orders for changes. 3. Provides care and services in accordance
with the plan of care. 4. 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.
5. Provides ongoing periodic all system assessment of the patient
and the patient's equipment needs. 6. Initiates preventative and
rehabilitative nursing procedure (Home Health). 7. Initiates timely
discharges based on goals. 8. Educates and instructs the patient,
patient's family or other staff as required. 9. Counsels the
patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. 10.
Supervises and teaches LVN's and HHA's as required for patient
care. 11. Provides nursing care through all phases of care taking
into consideration age and developmental needs. Documentation and
Communication 1. Documents all care, interventions and care
coordination per law, regulation and agency policy. 2. 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. 3. Assists in coordinating all
services provided. 4. Consults with other health professionals when
needed. Planning, Organizing and Productivity 1. 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.
2. Adheres to the services policy and principles of the Kaiser
Permanente Medical Care Program. 3. Supervises Home Health aides
and LVNs according to law, regulation and agency policy.
Professional Behavior 1. Behaves in a courteous professional manner
with patients, health professionals and maintain patient
confidentiality. 2. Acts as a patient advocate in utilizing
Medicare, MediCal, Health Plan and community resources. 3.
Participates in Departmental Quality Assurance activities and
Utilization Review activities as requested. Self-Development 1.
Selects and attends education programs to keep current in area of
practice. 2. Utilizes new knowledge and skills. 3. Participates in
in-service programs. 4. 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 Two 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. 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. 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: 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. Primary Location:
California,Sacramento,Sacramento Arden Annex Scheduled Weekly
Hours: 1 Shift: Day Workdays: On-Call Working Hours Start: 08:30 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type:
Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation:
A10 NNU California Nurse's Association Job Level: Individual
Contributor Department: Sacramento Hospital - Home Health -
Internal - Admin - 0201 Travel: No Kaiser Permanente is an equal
opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive
workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental
status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status,
genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of
diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Load More
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