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Omega Home Health Care Services, Inc.

Registered Nurse (Santa Barbara) Home Health

Omega Home Health Care Services, Inc., Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190

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Omega Home Health Care Services, Inc. provides the following pay range:

Base pay range:

$65.00/daily - $125.00/daily

We are looking for

Registered Nurses

with experience in

Home Health

in Santa Barbara and surrounding areas.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs and provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses.

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.

Develops a care plan, establishing goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating 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 treatments as prescribed by the physician.

Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.

Provides healthcare instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.

Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements before the patient’s discharge.

Communication

Prepares clinical notes and updates the agency when necessary.

Communicates with the agency regarding the patient’s needs and reports any changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.

Coordinates with community health-related persons to support the care plan.

Additional Duties

Ensures arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.

Instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks.

Position Qualifications

Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in California (REQUIRED).

Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing (REQUIRED).

Maintains a current CPR certification (REQUIRED).

Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile under state/organization requirements and in good working order (REQUIRED).

Ability to perform lab draws, wound care, and IVs (PICC line, Central, Midline, etc.).

Experience in tracheostomy management.

Minimum of two years’ experience, at least one in public health or home care nursing, preferred.

Self‑directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

Demonstrates excellent observation, problem‑solving, verbal and written communication skills, and nursing skills per competency checklist.

Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.

Management experience not required; responsible for supervising home health aides.

Physical Demands The physical demands are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing this job’s duties, the employee is regularly required to walk or stand for prolonged periods. The employee must occasionally be able to lift or move 50 pounds or transfer patients. The employee should be able to lift supplies and equipment, reach, stoop, bend, kneel or crouch. Visual acuity and hearing are required to perform the required nursing skills.

Job Types Per Diem

Pay $65.00 - $70.00 per visit (depends on experience); $100 - $125 SOC Oasis/visit.

Medical Specialty Home Health

Application Question Do you have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license?

Education Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience Home health: 2 years (Required)

License / Certification

Driver’s License (Required)

Registered Nurse license (Required)

Current CPR certification (Required)

Work Location On the road

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