Registered Nurse, Home Health

Organization:

SAFH-Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital

Position Overview:

The Registered Nurse in the Home Health setting coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to provide care to the client and his/her caregiver(s) in accordance with the plan of care, utilizing the Sutter Difference Standards and Standards of Excellence. Provides functional supervision of all Home Health/Home Care Staff

on weekends (Senior Care).

Job Description:

Job Description

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BS in nursing preferred.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

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PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

• This position requires a minimum of one year experience in acute care or community setting.

• Home health experience is preferred.

• Senior Care: One year experience working with the elderly is required to meet federal/state PACE regulations.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Must have demonstrated knowledge of the nursing process and community health care.

• Must have a working knowledge of applicable legal, regulatory, and accrediting standards.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the concepts of death and dying, utilizing the Hospice philosophy.

• Requires strong patient assessment skills as well as patient/caregiver education skills.

• Must possess basic computer literacy knowledge.

• Requires excellent organization, prioritization and communication skills.

• Requires effective English verbal and written communication skills.

• Must work well independently, without significant supervision or direction.

• Requires computer proficiency in Home Care Software (e.g. Horizon) and Microsoft Outlook.

• Must work well independently, without significant supervision or direction.

• Skilled in the following clinical interventions: central venous line management, pain management, wound management, venipuncture, blood glucose monitoring and management of related medications and diet, coagulation testing and management of related medications and diet, bladder catheter insertion and management.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Occasionally

Benefits:

No

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $57.23 to $70.81 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.