Home Health Nurse Ii Sh

Provides age-appropriate skilled nursing care to patients in their place of residence in accordance with agency policy and procedure and state and federal regulations. Teaches the patient/family disease process and self-care needs. Monitors physiological state to determine an appropriate level of safety and comfort. Provides services requiring nursing skills in accordance with the plan of care. Develops and coordinates the plan of care and provides case management. Performs duties consistent with the nursing practice act that includes the standards of competent performance including Title 16, Chapter 14, Section 144.3 of the California Code of Regulations.

• 1. Documents all care, interventions and care coordination per law, regulation and agency policy.
• 8. Educates and instructs the patient, patient’s family or other staff as required.
• 1. Provides the initial all system nursing assessment prior to the provision of care.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
• 2. Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions including obtaining written physician orders for changes.
• Professional Behavior
• 2. Acts as a patient advocate in utilizing Medicare, MediCal, Health Plan and community resources.
• 2. Notifies the patient’s attending MD, Podiatrist and other professional persons and responsible staff of significant changes in the patient’s condition in a timely manner.
• 3. Participates in Departmental Quality Assurance activities and Utilization Review activities as requested.
• 1. Effectively plans and organizes work assignment, manages and sets competitive priorities, and completes work assignments with a minimum of direct supervision per agency policy and within established time frames.
• 2. Adheres to the services policy and principles of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program.
• The job has no supervisory responsibilities.
• 6. Initiates preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedure (Home Health).
• 4. Annually prepares realistic professional goals and reviews their progress with Supervisor.
• 3. Participates in in-service programs.
• Planning, Organizing and Productivity
• 1. Behaves in a courteous professional manner with patients, health professionals and maintain patient confidentiality.
• 3. Assists in coordinating all services provided.
• 5. Provides ongoing periodic all system assessment of the patient and the patient’s equipment needs.
• 3. Provides care and services in accordance with the plan of care.
• 10. Supervises and teaches LVN’s and HHA’s as required for patient care.
• 4. Consults with other health professionals when needed.
• 1. Selects and attends education programs to keep current in area of practice.
• 3. Supervises Home Health aides and LVNs according to law, regulation and agency policy.
• Provision of Care
• Perform other related duties as necessary.
• 9. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• 11. Provides nursing care through all phases of care taking into consideration age and developmental needs.
• Self-Development
• 4. Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.
• 2. Utilizes new knowledge and skills.
• 7. Initiates timely discharges based on goals.
• Documentation and Communication

• Knowledge of the nursing process
• Good interpersonal skills
• Two years applicable registered nurse experience within the last five (5) years, as determined by the Employer, of which at least six (6) months must be home health experience within a hospital-based or community based home health agency.
• Effective written and oral communication skills (in English)
• Commitment to Service Orientation
• Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Graduate from an approved school of professional nursing (AA, Diploma, or BSN)

• Registered Nurse License (California)

• Driver's License (California)

• Basic Life Support

• Computer literate preferred
• Experience in automated clinical information systems preferred.
• Oncology, hospice or care of terminally ill experience preferred if working within the Hospice Department.

PrimaryLocation : California,Martinez,Martinez Hacienda Home Health/PT
HoursPerWeek : 1
Shift : Day
Workdays : Variable
WorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM
Job Schedule : Per Diem
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A10|NNU|California Nurse's Association
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners
Department : Martinez Hacienda Med Offices - Home Health - 0201
Travel : Yes, 100 % of the Time
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.