Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Care

Rady Children's Home Care provides comprehensive services for newborns, infants, children, adolescents and young adult patients. Experienced pediatric acute care nurses are invited to apply. We will also consider experienced pediatric hospice and palliative care RNs.The Rady Children's Home Care RN typically provides care to 4 patients per day and works with a high functioning multi-disciplinary team with a great morale.JOB SUMMARY:From an in-home and community setting, evaluates patient medical needs, current functional status, level of care required in the home, and the ability of the HomeCare staff and caregiver to provide safe and appropriate care in cooperation with the physician and the family. Provides assessment, education, and acute nursing care for infant, pediatric, adolescent, caregivers, and young adults in the home setting during intermittent visits. Functions as a pediatric home health resource in all areas of nursing practice and regulatory requirements. Exhibits a comprehensive, intuitive grasp of clinical situations and utilizes all resources to achieve patient care, department and organizational outcomes. Able to identify limitations of self and/or other clinical staff and access additional resources, as needed. Requires a commitment to patient/family, development of self and team, and the acquisition of new skills/knowledge.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Associate's Degree or Nursing DiplomaOne year of acute pediatric experienceCurrent California RN LicenseCurrent BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHAMicrosoft Office and electronic EMR expertiseKeyboard and computer navigation proficiencyValid California Driver's LicenseProof of Auto InsurancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's Degree in Acute Care Pediatrics &/or Home CareThree years of experienceCertified Public Health NurseCertified Lactation EducatorProfessional nursing certificationKnowledge of VAD care, home care procedures/equipmentBilingual English/SpanishThe current salary range for this position is $54.98 to $80.35A candidate’s placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.EOE including disability/vet