Nursing Jobs in Presidio Terrace, CA

Home Infusion Nurse - Per Diem - Central Valley

$50.49 - $84.15 / hour

Extraordinary Careers. Endless Possibilities. With the nation’s largest home infusion provider, there is no limit to the growth of your career. Option Care Health, Inc. is the largest independent home and alternate site infusion services provider in the United States. With over 8,000 team members including 5,000 clinicians, we work compassionately to elevate standards of care for patients with acute and chronic conditions in all 50 states. Through our clinical leadership, expertise and national scale, Option Care Health is re-imagining the infusion care experience for patients, customers and team members. Join a company that is taking action to develop an inclusive, respectful, engaging and rewarding culture for all team members. At Option Care Health your voice is heard, your work is valued, and you’re empowered to grow. Cultivating a team with a variety of talents, backgrounds and perspectives makes us stronger, innovative, and more impactful. Our organization requires extraordinary people to provide extraordinary care, so we are investing in a culture that attracts, hires and retains the best and brightest talent in healthcare. Job Description Summary: An Infusion Nurse II is a licensed registered nurse who coordinates and provides intermediate direct patient care to patients in the home, or in an alternate infusion suite, to ensure patient safety with continuity and compliance under a physician’s plan of care. Works under structured supervision of the designated supervisor. Job Description: Job Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent) Initiates, develops, and implements intermediate nursing plan of care treatments, evaluating patient progress towards goals. Organizes and participates in the provision of direct patient care, performs treatments, administers medications, and educates patients and families/caregivers. Modifies plan of treatment in response to changing patient status or physician orders to achieve established or revised patient care goals. Assesses patient needs and physical status at each skilled visit through health data access and patient interview. Re-evaluates patient needs through physical reassessment, response to therapy, and supplemental physician orders. Obtains and clarifies physician orders for plan of treatment revisions, informs physician promptly of significant changes in patient's condition, and provides written summary to physician within supplemental order. Provides training and mentorship to Infusion Nurse I’s as needed to ensure patient safety and compliance. Provides effective and safe teaching using patient-centered care approach for patient and family to achieve independence with prescribed therapy and care needs through active participation per plan of treatment goals. Effectively and timely communicates with Option Care’s Clinical team, medical providers, patients, and families/caregivers to facilitate continuity of care. Prepares clinical documentation in real-time during visits and submits to the nursing department to comply with established timelines for billing optimization. Completes all documentation legibly and applies approved abbreviations and documentation error correction practices per Option Care’s policy. Coordinates discharge planning and prepares discharge summaries with patient instructions and thoroughly reports patient care needs, progress and goals when transferring care. Demonstrates compliance with agency operations, Option Care’s policies and procedures, professional standards, local, state, federal regulations/guidelines, and accreditation standards. Maximizes work efficiency through the use of computers and other automation technologies to validate plan of treatment orders, communicates patient care provided, and follows assigned visit schedule. Responds promptly and appropriately to patient requests. Initiates emergency procedures as necessary. Accepts accountability for own practice through ethical and professional conduct. Follows established programs and practice within policies and procedures reflective of Option Care’s mission, values, and objectives. Observes legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient and proprietary Option Care information including adherence to HIPAA regulations. Speaks knowledgeably about Option Care’s scope of services and effectively instructs patients about related financial obligations for care and service charges. Attends and completes required training modules, in-services, and continuing education to maintain competency and professional licensure for demonstrated knowledge regarding the care and management of patients in the home and/or alternate care settings. Effectively provides oversight and coordination of paraprofessionals in the home setting and may act as the Supervisor in the absence of the Supervisor or Nurse Manager as applicable in accordance with state and federal regulations. Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and provides precepting, training, and mentoring to other nurses for orientation, and onboarding and supervisory activities as assigned. Participates in nursing department on-call responsibilities. Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor. If applicable: Inserts PICC/Midlines per physician order. Troubleshoots/declots obstructed central line catheters. Monitors PICC/Midline and educates on prevention of line infection and routine care. Supervisory Responsibilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? (i.e. hiring, recommending/approving promotions and pay increases, scheduling, performance reviews, discipline, etc.) No - X Yes Basic Education and/or Experience Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice. Minimum of 1 years of nursing experience. Current CPR certification required. Basic Qualifications Demonstrated competency in patient care standards required for safe delivery of services and infusion skill sets applicable to agency programs and service needs. Advanced certification and training as applicable. Required licensure to operate a motor vehicle in the state of practice with access to a vehicle for business travel with proof of liability insurance. Basic knowledge of computer operating systems and software applications with the abilityn self-evaluation for annual appraisal and jointly sets professional growth goals with nurse manager. to apply knowledge in the effective use of nursing technology tools to communicate and document care provided. Physical Demand Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with a maximum lifting of 75 pounds. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Physical demands may involve walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, turning, pivoting, balancing, stooping, reaching overhead, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying. Fine motor skills and visual acuity required by this job include ability to see up close and from a distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Team members in this job classification have the likelihood of occupational exposure to blood, body fluids and other potentially infectious materials. Possible exposure to hazardous substances with possible effect on reproduction, injury from needles, other sharps, fumes, chemicals, humidity, cold, heat, adverse weather elements, animals, secondhand smoke/vape and unpredictable home environments. Safety requirements include closed toe-shoes, facemask, goggles, gown and/or gloves and functioning device for communication in both routine and emergency situations. Travel Requirements: (if required) Willing to travel up to 100 % of the time for business purposes. Preferred Qualifications & Interests (PQIs) Bachelor of Science in Nursing as granted by an accredited school of nursing preferred. 1-2 years of previous infusion nursing experience preferred. Due to state pay transparency laws, the full range for the position is below: Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Pay Range is $50.49-$84.15 Benefits: -401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match -myFlexPay -Award/Recognition Programs Option Care Health subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, making employment available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status according to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

LVN

Other

3 weeks ago

LVN

AHMC Healthcare Broadmoor, CA

Overview The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides appropriate nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) in compliance with the standards of care at AHMC Seton Medical Center and the LVN Nurse Practice Act; demonstrates respect for the individual and maintains the dignity of the patient and family unit. Responsibilities POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES (other duties may be assigned)1 Care for all types of patients and perform those skills and procedures taught in an accredited program of vocational nursing. Perform all care within the scope of practicefor vocational nurses and as practices at AHMC Seton Medical Center.2 Appropriately assess and document the patient’s initial condition and assesses and documents ongoing changes. Participate in patient interventions, plans for care andevaluation of care.3 Plan and initiate patient teaching as related to the patient’s illness. Includes teaching and psychosocial interventions with both patients and family.4 Participate and document discharge planning for the patient on initial admission and throughout hospital stay.5 Participate in unit based quality assurance activities.6 Administer and monitor the effects of medications as prescribed by a physician and in accordance with practice at AHMC Seton Medical Center.7 Perform venipuncture following the standards of practice at AHMC Seton Medical Center.8 Demonstrate safety-conscious behavior consistent with the Safety Program.9 Demonstrate ability to document information in the patient record accurately and in a timely, concise manner. 10 Demonstrate participation in professional self-development.11 Use effective oral and written skills to communicate with other members of the health care team as well as patients and their families.12 Show appropriate leadership skills while directing other members of the health care team.13 Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by a Registered Nurse.14 Cares for all types of patients and performs those skills and procedures taught in an accredited Program of Vocational Nursing. Performs all care within the scope of practicefor vocational nurses and as practiced at AHMC Seton Medical Center.● Has passed skills checklist for licensed vocational nurse and has demonstrated proficiency in all skills. (Note skills that need updating.)● Practices vocational nursing skills under the direction of an RN and seeks assistance from the RN as appropriate.15 Appropriately assesses and documents the patient’s initial condition and assesses and documents ongoing changes. Participates in patient interventions, plans for care, andevaluation of care under direction of an RN.● Demonstrates ability to thoroughly assess patient’s condition and document using focus charting.● Documents patient problems, interventions, and outcomes using focus charting.● Assesses and documents patient’s on-going condition and any change in condition.● Demonstrates knowledge of the Nursing Process by correctly utilizing focus charting.16 Plans and initiates patient teaching as related to the patient’s illness. Includes teaching and psychosocial interventions with both patients and family.● On admission, assesses patient’s learning needs and documents those need in the nursing record.● Documents the plan of teaching, interventions taken, and their outcomes.● Documents patient’s response to their illness, including psychosocial interventions with both patients and family and their outcome.17 Participates and documents discharge planning for the patient on initial admission and throughout the hospital stay.● Initiates and documents needs for Discharge Planning on admission assessment sheet.● Documents discharge planning, equipment needs, or home health needs throughout the length of the hospital stay.18 Participates in unit-based quality assurance activities.● Participates, as directed by RN, in ongoing unit-based monitors.● Participates in problem solving based on findings of unit based monitors.19 Administers and monitors the effects of medications as prescribed by a physician and in accordance with practice at AHMC Seton Medical Center.● Consistently charts sites of injections.● Consistently charts effects of pain medications on record.● Consistently monitors the effects of all medication, documents and informs the registered nurse of any untoward effect.20 Performs venipuncture following the standard of practice at AHMC Seton Medical Center.● Consistently follows IV policy as written at AHMC Seton Medical Center ● Charts and documents appropriately in the Medical Record when administering IV fluids and blood products (as per transfusion policy)● Changes IV sites and documents such according to AHMC Seton Medical Center standards.21 Demonstrates ability to document information in the patient record in a timely, concise manner.● Charting is legible and concise at all times.● Charting accurately reflects the patient’s clinical status.22 Demonstrates participation in professional self-development ● Shows initiative in attending inservices and workshops appropriate to professional growth.● Document evidence of continuing education courses as required for licensure.23 Use effective oral and written skills to communicate with the members of the health care team, as well as patients and their families.● Demonstrates courteous and therapeutic communication with patients and family.● Displays courteous and professional behavior while interacting with members of the health care team.24 Shows appropriate leadership skills while directing other members of the health care team.● Participates in orientation of new employees and registry personnel.● Directs courteous and professional behavior while interacting with members of the health team.25 Performs appropriate duties as assigned by a Registered Nurse.● Willingly performs tasks for other members of the health care team when needed.● Show initiative in performing duties outside of assignment.● Uses oral and written skills in effectively communicating to other health team members, patients, and families. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: ● Graduation from an accredited School of Licensed Vocational Nursing. EXPERIENCE: ● Two years of experience in Subacute preferred.● Previous Long Term Care experience preferred. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: ● Current California licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.● Current certification in Basic Life Support.● Senior Licensed Vocational Nurses must have successfully completed courses in Intravenous Therapy approved by the State Board, and Pharmacology as recognized by the Board of Vocational Nurses and other unit specific certifications. All Licensed Vocational Nurses must complete IV certification within six (6) months of hire. OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE: ● Knowledgeable of the California Nursing Practice Act.● Able to understand and follow all policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of Nursing Service, AHMC Seton Medical Center, Title XXII.● Computer data entry skills.● Excellent customer service and communication skills.