1. Assesses the psycho-social status of patients related to the patients illness and environment and communicates findings to the Registered Nurse.

2. Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.

3. Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.

4. Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.

5. Provides information to patient or families/caregivers and community agencies.

6. Serves as liaison between patient or families/caregivers and community agencies.

7. Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.

8. Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as a resources for patient and organization personnel.

9. Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.

10. Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.

11. Participates in discharge planning.

12. Participates in In-Service education programs.

13. Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/Director of Patient Care Services or Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor.

Please note that this is a per diem position that is paid on a per visit basis. It is an ideal for a nurse looking to supplement their income, pick up additional hours, or looking to go back do one-on-one patient-centered care but does not want a set 8 or 12-hour shift. You will be expected to visit patients at their residences within Santa Clara and San Mateo counties

OVERVIEW

InTouch Home Care Inc., is a growing provider of home health nursing and rehabilitation services in 9 counties in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. We are in need of nurses and rehabilitative specialists that can see our patients.

The job is flexible, you get to choose your hours and base your hours on your own time and that which matches the needs and availability of your patients. It is up to you to decide how to schedule that time. We currently are offering part-time and per diem positions. You can schedule as many or as few hours as suit your schedule.

SUMMARY

The nurse plans, organizes, and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with an emphasis on community health education. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services, in order to meet the needs of individuals, and families with their homes and communities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develop a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatment as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate peer assessment and plan of care.
• Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
• Acts as Case Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
• May need to draw blood or administer IVs as per patient's needs

COMMUNICATION

• Prepares and completes clinical notes in a timely manner and updates the primary physician whenever necessary
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as required.
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
• Maintains open communication via the Agency communication methods (HIPAA Compliant messaging app)

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two weeks.
• Instructs, supervises and evaluates LVN care provided every month (RNs only)

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One or two years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• Current licensure in California and CPR certification.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problems solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Candidates with experience in home health preferred.

Please note that this is a per diem position that is paid on a per visit basis. It is an ideal for a nurse looking to supplement their income, pick up additional hours, or looking to go back do one-on-one patient-centered care but does not want a set 8 or 12-hour shift. You will be expected to visit patients at their residences within Santa Clara and San Mateo counties

OVERVIEW

InTouch Home Care Inc., is a growing provider of home health nursing and rehabilitation services in 9 counties in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. We are in need of nurses and rehabilitative specialists that can see our patients.

The job is flexible, you get to choose your hours and base your hours on your own time and that which matches the needs and availability of your patients. It is up to you to decide how to schedule that time. We currently are offering part-time and per diem positions. You can schedule as many or as few hours as suit your schedule.

SUMMARY

The nurse plans, organizes, and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with an emphasis on community health education. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services, in order to meet the needs of individuals, and families with their homes and communities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develop a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatment as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate peer assessment and plan of care.
• Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
• Acts as Case Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
• May need to draw blood or administer IVs as per patient's needs

COMMUNICATION

• Prepares and completes clinical notes in a timely manner and updates the primary physician whenever necessary
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as required.
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
• Maintains open communication via the Agency communication methods (HIPAA Compliant messaging app)

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two weeks.
• Instructs, supervises and evaluates LVN care provided every month (RNs only)

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One or two years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• Current licensure in California and CPR certification.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problems solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Candidates with experience in home health preferred.

InTouch Home Care Inc., is a growing provider of home health nursing and rehabilitation services in 9 counties in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. We are in need of nurses and rehabilitative specialists that can see our patients.

At this time, we are looking for a nurse to see our patients in the South Bay and Peninsula, including San Jose, Santa Clara, Los Altos, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, San Mateo, Redwood City and the surrounding areas.

SUMMARY

The nurse plans, organizes, and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with an emphasis on community health education. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services, in order to meet the needs of individuals, and families with their homes and communities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develop a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatment as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate peer assessment and plan of care.
• Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
• Acts as Case Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
• May need to draw blood or administer IVs as per patient's needs
• May need to supervise and/or assess competencies of LVNs and/or other RNs on the team. 

COMMUNICATION

• Prepares and completes clinical notes in a timely manner and updates the primary physician whenever necessary
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as required.
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
• Maintains open communication via the Agency communication methods (HIPAA Compliant messaging app)
• Attends regularly scheduled office meetings virtually and/or in-person on an ongoing basis 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two weeks.
• Instructs, supervises and evaluates LVN care provided every month (RNs only)

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One or two years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• Current licensure in California and CPR certification.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problems solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Candidates with experience in home health preferred.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Gas Card
• Health Insurance - full coverage for full-time staff
• Flexibility with hours - may require work on the weekends
• Paid leave

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION

The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Providing hands-on personal care including:

• baths
• oral hygiene
• shampoos
• changing bed linens
• assisting patients with dressing and undressing
• skin care to prevent breakdown
• assisting the patient with toileting activities
• keeping the patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate

Planning and preparing nutritious meals

Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary

Taking vital signs as ordered

Assisting in ambulation and exercise, according to the plan of care

Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly

Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse

Adhering to the agency's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Proof of registration to the California Department of Public Health as a Home Health Aide
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
• Current CPR certification
• Current and up-to-date immunizations
• Driver's License, automobile in running condition, and sufficient auto insurance coverage
• Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene

PERKS

• Flexibility with scheduling - you set your schedule of visits with the patient to match their needs and considering your own
• Per-visit compensation - each visit is 45 minutes to 1 hour with the patient - these are not shifts, so you are not bound to one space for extended periods of time

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION

The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Providing hands-on personal care including:

• baths
• oral hygiene
• shampoos
• changing bed linens
• assisting patients with dressing and undressing
• skin care to prevent breakdown
• assisting the patient with toileting activities
• keeping the patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate

Planning and preparing nutritious meals

Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary

Taking vital signs as ordered

Assisting in ambulation and exercise, according to the plan of care

Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly

Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse

Adhering to the agency's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Proof of registration to the California Department of Public Health as a Home Health Aide
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
• Current CPR certification
• Current and up-to-date immunizations
• Driver's License, automobile in running condition, and sufficient auto insurance coverage
• Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene

PERKS

• Flexibility with scheduling - you set your schedule of visits with the patient to match their needs and considering your own
• Per-visit compensation - each visit is 45 minutes to 1 hour with the patient - these are not shifts, so you are not bound to one space for extended periods of time

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION

The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Providing hands-on personal care including:

• baths
• oral hygiene
• shampoos
• changing bed linens
• assisting patients with dressing and undressing
• skin care to prevent breakdown
• assisting the patient with toileting activities
• keeping the patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate

Planning and preparing nutritious meals

Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary

Taking vital signs as ordered

Assisting in ambulation and exercise, according to the plan of care

Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly

Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse

Adhering to the agency's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Proof of registration to the California Department of Public Health as a Home Health Aide
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
• Current CPR certification
• Current and up-to-date immunizations
• Driver's License, automobile in running condition, and sufficient auto insurance coverage
• Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene

PERKS

• Flexibility with scheduling - you set your schedule of visits with the patient to match their needs and considering your own
• Per-visit compensation - each visit is 45 minutes to 1 hour with the patient - these are not shifts, so you are not bound to one space for extended periods of time