Per Diem Home Health RN in California - Flexible — Columbus

Company: Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc.
Position Type: Per Diem
Work Arrangement: Field-Based – Patient Home Visits
Compensation: $110–$130 per visit

Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc. is committed to providing professional nursing and healthcare services that help patients achieve the highest possible level of independence in their daily activities. We strive to deliver high-quality home health care through comprehensive patient assessments, individualized care planning, and collaboration among healthcare professionals, patients, and families.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes and communities. The RN will assess patient and family needs, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer prescribed medications and treatments, educate patients and caregivers, and coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently. This role also involves discharge planning, case management when assigned, and supervising and evaluating home health aide services to support safe, coordinated, and effective patient care.

If you are passionate about helping patients maintain their independence and well-being at home, we encourage you to join our team.

Note: This is a field-based, per diem position that requires travel to patients' homes. Although listed as "remote," this is not a work-from-home or telehealth role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient and family assessments to determine home health care needs, including physical assessments and histories of current and previous illnesses.
• Regularly reassess patients' nursing needs and evaluate changes in their conditions.
• Initiate and revise individualized plans of care as patient status and needs change.
• Use assessment findings to establish nursing diagnoses and develop appropriate care plans.
• Develop care plans that establish patient-centered goals and incorporate therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing interventions.
• Involve patients and their families in care planning and decision-making.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Implement appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Counsel patients and families regarding nursing and related healthcare needs.
• Provide patient and caregiver education based on assessments and the established plan of care.
• Identify discharge planning needs during care planning and implement appropriate arrangements before patient discharge.
• Serve as case manager when assigned by the Clinical Supervisor or Nursing Supervisor, coordinating care for the assigned patient caseload.
• Prepare accurate clinical notes and update the primary physician as needed and at least every 60 days.
• Communicate patient needs and changes in condition to physicians, and obtain or receive physician orders as required.
• Coordinate with community healthcare professionals and other relevant parties to support the patient's plan of care.
• Participate in on-call duties according to organizational policy.
• Ensure arrangements for necessary equipment, supplies, and other patient services.
• Instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide services provided to patients every two weeks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• At least 1–2 years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle insured in accordance with state and organizational requirements.
• Excellent observation and clinical assessment skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills and basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform nursing duties according to established competency requirements.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate patient care responsibilities.
• Ability to perform the physical duties associated with patient care, including prolonged standing or walking, lifting supplies and equipment, and assisting with patient positioning or transfers, with applicable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• At least 1 year of home health care experience.

Additional Role Note: The RN is responsible for supervising home health aides. Previous management experience is not required.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Ability to Convert to Full-Time Based On Performance If Interested
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Skills Training & Development
• Company Social Events
• Mileage Reimbursement for Patient to Patient Visits
• Referral Bonus

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