Home Health RN (Registered Nurse)

About the role

For over 20 years, Lorian Health has been a trusted leader in home health care, dedicated to enhancing patients’ quality of life and supporting their independence. We offer a collaborative, compassionate work environment where every team member is valued and equipped to succeed. Join a team that prioritizes growth, open communication, and the tools you need to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Locations: San Diego North Central

Responsibilities

• Assesses and evaluates patient/client status by reviewing and implementing the Plan of Care (POC)
• Regularly re-evaluating patient/client needs
• Revising the POC as necessary
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
• Initiates and applies appropriate preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing procedures and techniques and maintains communication regarding patient/client care with the physician and supervisory personnel
• Regularly observe the patient/client for changes in condition, discuss changes with the patient/client or family/caregiver and reports changes, as necessary, to the attending physician
• Assists the patient/client with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient/client's effort toward self-sufficiency and independence
• Teaches the patient/client and family/caregiver self care techniques as appropriate
• Provides medication, diet, and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients/clients and families/caregivers
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient/client

Qualifications

• Currently licensed to practice as a RN in the state of practice
• If IV or ET certified, is currently certified and recognized by the state(s) where currently practicing as an RN
• Possesses excellent observation, good nursing judgment, and good oral and written communication skills
• Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health
• Presents a pre-employment physician’s health clearance, including negative TB skin tests and/or CXR and other tests as required by specific state statutes
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification