Home Health Nurse II
Company: Kaiser
Location: Daly City
Posted on: June 29, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Summary: Provides age-appropriate skilled nursing care to
patients in their place of residence in accordance with agency
policy and procedure and state and federal regulations. Teaches the
patient/family disease process and self-care needs. Monitors
physiological state to determine an appropriate level of safety and
comfort. Provides services requiring nursing skills in accordance
with the plan of care. Develops and coordinates the plan of care
and provides case management. Performs duties consistent with the
nursing practice act that includes the standards of competent
performance including Title 16, Chapter 14, Section 144.3 of the
California Code of Regulations. Essential Responsibilities:
Provision of Care Provides the initial all system nursing
assessment prior to the provision of care. Initiates the plan of
care and necessary revisions including obtaining written physician
orders for changes. Provides care and services in accordance with
the plan of care. Performs assessment/data collection in an
on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial,
cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain,
patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy.
Provides ongoing periodic all system assessment of the patient and
the patient’s equipment needs. Initiates preventative and
rehabilitative nursing procedure (Home Health). Initiates timely
discharges based on goals. Educates and instructs the patient,
patient’s family or other staff as required. Counsels the patient
and family in meeting nursing and related needs. Supervises and
teaches LVN’s and HHA’s as required for patient care. Provides
nursing care through all phases of care taking into consideration
age and developmental needs. Documentation and Communication
Documents all care, interventions and care coordination per law,
regulation and agency policy. Notifies the patient’s attending MD,
Podiatrist and other professional persons and responsible staff of
significant changes in the patient’s condition in a timely manner.
Assists in coordinating all services provided. Consults with other
health professionals when needed. Planning, Organizing and
Productivity Effectively plans and organizes work assignment,
manages and sets competitive priorities, and completes work
assignments with a minimum of direct supervision per agency policy
and within established time frames. Adheres to the services policy
and principles of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program.
Supervises Home Health aides and LVNs according to law, regulation
and agency policy. Professional Behavior Behaves in a courteous
professional manner with patients, health professionals and
maintain patient confidentiality. Acts as a patient advocate in
utilizing Medicare, MediCal, Health Plan and community resources.
Participates in Departmental Quality Assurance activities and
Utilization Review activities as requested. Self-Development
Selects and attends education programs to keep current in area of
practice. Utilizes new knowledge and skills. Participates in
in-service programs. Annually prepares realistic professional goals
and reviews their progress with Supervisor. Perform other related
duties as necessary. Supervisory Responsibilities: The job has no
supervisory responsibilities. Basic Qualifications: Experience
Minimum two (2) years applicable registered nurse experience within
the last five (5) years, as determined by the Employer, of which at
least six (6) months must be home health experience within a
hospital-based or community based home health agency. Education
High School Diploma/GED.Graduate from an approved school of
professional nursing (AA, Diploma, or BSN) License, Certification,
Registration Registered Nurse License (California) Driver's License
(California) Basic Life Support Additional Requirements: Knowledge
of the nursing process Commitment to Service Orientation Effective
written and oral communication skills (in English) Good
interpersonal skills Also refer to Position Specifications outlined
in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Preferred
Qualifications: Computer literate preferred Experience in automated
clinical information systems preferred. Oncology, hospice or care
of terminally ill experience preferred if working within the
Hospice Department. PrimaryLocation : California,San Francisco,San
Francisco 4131 Geary Medical Offices. HoursPerWeek : 40 Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri *Working every other weekend is
required, Days off for will be Tue and Thu if working the weekend.
WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM Job
Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A10|NNU|California Nurse's
Association Job Level : Individual Contributor Job Category :
Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners Department : So San
Francisco Hospital - Home Health - Internal - Admin - 0201 Travel :
Yes, 75 % of the Time Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity
employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces.
Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to
race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran
status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Keywords: Kaiser, San Jose , Home Health Nurse II, Healthcare , Daly City, California
