Registered Nurse, Concierge Home Health Care

Cheer Home Care Encinitas, CA, US

$45 - $80 / hour

Actively Hiring Registered Nurses!

Location: La Jolla & North San Diego County, CA

Compensation: $45.00 – $80.00 / hour (Depending on experience)

Schedule: 12-Hour NOC (Night) Shifts

Employment Type: Per Diem

Our Mission & Who We Are

Do you view nursing as a calling rather than just a checklist of clinical tasks? Are you eager to bring your expertise to a role rooted in authentic human connection, profound empathy, and community impact?

Cheer Health Care is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) who genuinely enjoys supporting older adults and delivering premium, individualized care directly in their homes. In this concierge role, you will be a vital link in our care network, partnering with an interdisciplinary team to design tailored health strategies while maintaining open lines of communication with clients, families, and your fellow nursing staff.

Primary Responsibilities

Initial & Ongoing Assessments: Evaluate client health status and environmental safety to pinpoint specific care requirements.
Care Plan Formulation: Construct personalized clinical roadmaps and define actionable wellness milestones.
Chronic Condition Oversight: Monitor and manage long-term health conditions to ensure stability and prevent nighttime complications.
Specialized Clinical Support: Administer advanced treatments including post-operative recovery care, wound management, and precise medication administration.
Family Guidance: Empower clients and their designated representatives through education regarding medical diagnoses and daily care routines.
Overnight Wellness Advocacy: Provide vigilant, holistic overnight support that ensures patient comfort, safety, and peace of mind.

Current, unrestricted California registered nurse license

3 years of experience as a registered nurse
Home Health experience preferred
Proof of Negative TB result
Physical Screening Documentation within the last year
Active California Drivers license and car insurance
Cell phone with Internet Access

Fun Work Environment
Supportive Team and Management
Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser Health Insurance
United Concordia Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Matching 4% 401K Plan
Career Advancement Opportunities

Hourly Pay Rate: $45-$80 based on experience. Potential for team bonus.

Notice to Search Firms/Third-Party Recruitment Agencies: The Recruiting team manages the recruitment and employment process for Cheer Home Care Inc. or Cheer Health Care Inc. (“Cheer”). Cheer does not accept resumes from recruiters or search firms without an executed search agreement in place.

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