Home Health RN South San Diego County
Company: Active Health Services
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Benefits: Company parties
Competitive salary Flexible schedule Training & development The
Registered Nurse plans, organizes and directs home health and is
experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health
education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the
resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the
needs of individuals and families within their homes and
communities. Responsibilities: Patient Care Completes an initial,
comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of patient and family to
determine home health needs. Provides a complete physical
assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on health
assessment data and nursing diagnosis, and incorporates palliative
nursing actions. Initiates appropriate preventive and
rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and
treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan
of care. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and
related needs. Provides health care instructions to the patient as
appropriate per assessment and plan. Assists the patient with the
activities of daily living and facilitates the patient's efforts
toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care. Acts as Case
Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor and
assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned
caseload. Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care
plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.
Communication Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and
relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care
given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as
appropriate. Communicates with the physician regarding the
patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition;
obtains/receives physicians' orders as required. Teaches the
patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate.
Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the
physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health
counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert
with team members to provide continuity of care. Provides and
maintains a safe environment for the patient. Attends
interdisciplinary group meetings. Position Qualifications
Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional
nursing in the state. Graduate of National League for Nursing
accredited school of nursing. Maintains a current CPR
certification. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is
insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and
is in good working order. Registered nurses shall have a minimum of
(a) one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the
last three (3) years OR (b) have a baccalaureate degree in nursing
from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing and a
current RN license. A minimum of two years' experience, at least
one of which is in public health, home care, home health, or
hospice nursing is preferred. Self-directed and able to work with
minimal supervision. Management experience not required.
Responsible for supervising home health aides. Demonstrates
excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written
communications, nursing skills per competency checklist. Shows
ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift,
position, and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and
equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling,
and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required
nursing skills Job Type: Full-time Pay: $80.00 - $100.00 per hour
Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off
Vision insurance Work Location: In person
Keywords: Active Health Services, El Cajon , Home Health RN South San Diego County, Healthcare , San Diego, California
