TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Home Health RN in Torrance, California, 90505!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Home Health
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 8 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of home health experience with high volume case loads.
License: Must possess an active California nursing license at the time of submission.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Must-Have: Recent OASIS experience required.
An OASIS exam will be required to be eligible for an interview.
High assessment skills are necessary, particularly in heart failure management.
Description:
We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for our Home Health specialty.
The position involves managing a caseload of 5-6 patients per day.
This is an hourly pay model, not a per-visit model.
Nurses will be expected to start on time and work the entire 8-hour shift.
Each day may consist of managing wound care for patients.
Nurses will perform dressing changes and wound care as required.
Flexibility in patient scheduling must be approved by management.
Competency in mobility assessments and infection control precautions is essential.
Experience with medication administration and management is required.
Nurses should be prepared to provide direct patient care as well as thorough clinical documentation.
A full weekend shift and one additional weekend shift every six weeks is required.
Daily patient diagnoses may include heart failure, diabetes, and general medical conditions.
Continuous evaluation of patient needs and progress towards recovery is necessary.
The ability to work independently and manage time effectively is crucial.
Strong communication skills will facilitate collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.