Job: Home Health RN

The Bay Area Care Team is currently seeking a part time home health nurse (RN) to see patients in the home. We are a small home care agency in San Francisco that is dedicated to providing high quality medical care to patients in the home environment. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a nursing specialty and is familiar with working under a doctor’s orders. Candidates must own a vehicle, be familiar with driving around the bay area, and be willing to work closely with the nursing staff and support staff of the Bay Area Care Team.

Principal Requirements:

• Experience in one or more specialties of nursing eg. Emergency, Med/Surg etc…
• An active California Registered Nursing License
• A Bachelor’s Degree or 2 year Nursing degree
• Must own a car, have a current driver’s license and current auto insurance.

Preferred Requirements:

• Home Health Experience
• MA/MS degree in nursing/health education or similar field.

The population we serve:

We serve elderly patients primarily in the city of San Francisco but we do also see patients in Marin and San Mateo counties as the need arises.

Time required:

1-2 days per week. Weekend visits can be arranged but weekday working hours are preferred if possible.

Compensation:

Dependent upon experience. The rate of compensation will be per visit.

Job Responsibilities:

• Seeing patients assigned for a particular day.
• Ability to speak with patients, hear their concerns, and treat them within their home environment.
• Ability to make decisions independently
• Document patient progress clearly and concisely.
• Communicate effectively when issues arise
•  Be confident in own skills and experience but also have a willingness to work with the rest of the Bay Area Care Team staff to ensure the best possible care for patients.