HOME HEALTH NURSE-PER DIEM
Job Field: Science
Location: SONOMA, CA
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Home Health Nurse-per diemJob DescriptionJob Title: Home Health Nurse-per diemCompany Name: Sonoma Valley Hospital Employment Type: Per DiemLocation: SONOMA, CA, United StatesSalary: Highly CompetitiveShift Hours/ Days: Per diem, day shift position. Rotating weekends required.Degree Required: 2-Year DegreeJob ID: 8Date Posted: Oct 8, 2012Years Experience: 2Departments: Home CareNote: Please read the complete description below before applying for this job. Complete DescriptionSonoma Valley Hospital offers an outstanding opportunity for an experienced, per diem RN who is looking for a career move to a small community hospital where excellence is the cornerstone. Sonoma Valley Hospital Home Care is a skilled Medicare certified Home Health Agency serving Sonoma, Marin, and Napa. The not-for-profit, independent hospital is nestled in Sonoma Valley in the heart of California''s wine country. Located only 45 miles north of San Francisco, Sonoma is best known for its award-winning wines, and wineries. It is also home to numerous small farms, fabulous restaurants, unique historical sites and attractions, beautiful scenery, wonderful shops and boutiques, great schools and recreational areas, and a peaceful, family oriented atmosphere.Summary of Position:The CA licensed Home Health Nurse will assess patients prior to provision of care, then follow the plan of care. RN manages care of seriously ill, long-term, disabled, and terminally ill patients. Initiates preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Initiates timely discharges. Notifies the patient''s attending physican and other appropriate healthcare professionals and staff members of significant changes in the patient''s condition in a timely manner. The RN must demonstrate a basic working knowledge of regulatory requirements, as well as Home Care policies and procedures and helps to ensure compliance with legal issues including, but not limited to patient confidentialityThe duties the Home Health Nurse will vary according to the needs of the patient. The Nurse assigns and supervises home health aides. We are looking for someone can work independently and responsibly, using all safety precautions and infection control standards.Requirements:Current CA RN license and CPR. Must have reliable transportation with minimal insurance coverage. (We pay mileage)At least one year of acute care experience, 1-2 years of HomeCare experiencerequired.Excellent interpersonal, communication and documentation skills required. Bi-lingual Spanish/English is helpful but not required. Must be able to work with a diversity of people.
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