Home Health Weekend Admission Nurse (RN) - Start of Care

21st Century Home Health Services is seeking a Part-Time Registered Nurse to conduct Start of Care admissions and initial patient assessments in the Lincoln and Northern Sacramento area. This position focuses on completing OASIS admissions, performing comprehensive clinical evaluations, and establishing care plans for patients transitioning to home health services.

Clinical Setting

You will provide nursing care in patients' homes within a designated territory, typically within a 5-15 mile radius. All positions at 21st Century Home Health Services require visiting patients in their homes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Start of Care (SOC) admissions and OASIS assessments
• Perform initial patient evaluations and follow-up visits as needed in designated territory
• Make home visits to assess patient conditions and determine home care needs
• Reconcile medications, perform wound care, and administer treatments and procedures
• Initiate and administer IV medication infusions (antibiotics and diuretics) safely and effectively according to established protocols
• Monitor clients' conditions and report changes to the clinical team
• Collaborate with physicians and agency staff to deliver coordinated care
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations in patient records

Schedule

Every Saturday and Sunday, full days. The employer would consider candidates available for every Saturday and Sunday plus three weekdays.

Required Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted California RN license
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Valid California driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting assessments and Start of Care (SOC) OASIS admissions
• High level of clinical knowledge in home health care
• Experience with high acuity patients
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams
• Case management fundamentals
• Previous experience with IV medication infusions
• Proficiency initiating intravenous (IV) therapy
• Self-directed, empathetic, and critical thinking abilities
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong organizational skills

Benefits

• Dedicated administrative support to assist with time-consuming tasks
• Flexible work schedules with ability to create your own hours
• Targeted territories to minimize travel time
• Autonomy with no clocking in or out required
• Mileage and vehicle reimbursement
• Company-issued iPad
• Opportunity for advancement through multiple RN tiers including Admission Nurses, RNI, RNII, and clinical leadership positions
• Competitive compensation with achievable incentive bonus program
• Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) with matching, generous PTO, medical, dental, and life insurance

Additional Information

This is a part-time position. You must have a valid California driver's license and reliable transportation, as you will be visiting patients in their homes.