Job description

Per Diem Weekend Registered Nurse San Diego County
This position is a Pay per visit compensation model.
Pay per visit ranges from $50- $160/ depending on type of visit.

Lorian Health is an established home health agency that has been enhancing the quality of life in patients homes for over 20 years!

Lorian Health is currently looking for a Per diem Weekend RN to provide optimum care to our home bound patients in San Diego County

Join our innovative team nursing model where we pair our RN Case Managers with an LVN and Therapist! We travel to patients homes throughout the day to help patients empower themselves to improve self-care.

All documentation is done through an electronic device, (smart phone) provided to you by Lorian Health.
Job Summary

The Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to patients/clients after hours and on weekends and as requested by the patient/client and, when required, as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and the policies of Lorian Health (LORIAN).

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Responsibilities*

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Seeks and obtains sufficient information necessary to function effectively in the health care setting where assigned.

• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
• Assesses and evaluates patient/client status by:

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Reviewing and implementing the Plan of Care (POC)

• Regularly re-evaluating patient/client needs
• Revising the POC as necessary

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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.
• Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patients/clients condition and care given in accordance with LORIAN policies and procedures.

Note: Documentation must be accurate, complete, and submitted to LORIAN before visit is deemed acceptable and payable to nurse.

• Uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently.
• Regularly observes the patient/client for changes in condition, discusses 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 patients/clients 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.
• Assists the patients/clients and family/caregiver and all other health care personnel in providing continuity of care.
• Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.
• Performs within the limits of preparation and experience.
• Accepts responsibility of assignment to perform a specialized procedure (such as IV therapy) only when qualified with special training, proven competency, clinical background, and expertise in the specialty area.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attending and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
• Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignment.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
EOE
Qualifications

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Is a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing, BSN preferred.

• 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.
• Has at least one (1) year acute nursing experience with current home health, medical, surgical, and/or critical care experience.
• Has a satisfactory reference from one or more nursing schools, previous (or current) employers, and/or professional peers.
• Possesses excellent observation, good nursing judgment, and good oral and written communication skills.
• Is self-directing and has the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• 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.
• Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling the role obligations.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Is a licensed driver and has an automobile that is insured in accordance with Lorian Health (LORIAN) requirements.
• Must be able to verbally communicate in the language of the client and document all client related activity practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

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