Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health

Salus Homecare | Northern Orange County, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time and Per Diem

At Salus Homecare, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care that allows patients to remain safe and comfortable in their own homes. Our team is committed to improving quality of life through personalized care, clinical excellence, and meaningful patient relationships.

We are seeking an experienced Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing team and serve patients throughout Northern Orange County. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care in the home setting and value building meaningful relationships with patients and their families, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary

The Home Health RN is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, assessing patient needs, developing and implementing individualized plans of care, and coordinating services with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.

Previous home health experience is required. The ideal candidate is clinically confident, organized, compassionate, and comfortable working independently in a home health environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and evaluate patients' medical conditions, functional status, and care needs.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide skilled nursing services, including medication management, wound care, disease management, and patient monitoring, as indicated by the plan of care.
• Monitor patient progress and identify changes in condition, communicating concerns and coordinating appropriate interventions.
• Educate patients and caregivers on diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, disease processes, and safety precautions.
• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to promote continuity of care.
• Participate in patient admissions, routine visits, recertifications, resumption-of-care visits, and discharge planning as assigned.
• Support patient-centered care focused on safety, independence, and improved health outcomes.
• Travel to patient homes throughout the Northern Orange County service area.

Qualifications

• Current, active California Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Previous home health nursing experience is required.
• Experience with home health assessments, individualized care planning, and clinical documentation.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage a field-based schedule, and prioritize patient care needs.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license with appropriate auto insurance.
• Current CPR/BLS certification, as required for the position.
• Familiarity with home health documentation systems and applicable Medicare home health requirements preferred.

Schedule and Availability

We are hiring for both:

• Full-Time: Consistent patient visits and ongoing availability throughout the assigned territory.
• Per Diem: Flexible, as-needed scheduling based on patient census and agency needs.

Candidates should be comfortable traveling to patient homes throughout Northern Orange County.

Why Join Salus Homecare?

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
• Provide individualized care in the comfort of patients' homes.
• Work with a team committed to compassionate, high-quality clinical care.
• Explore a schedule that aligns with your professional and personal needs, with Full-Time and Per Diem opportunities available.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Home Health RN who is passionate about providing exceptional care in the home setting, we invite you to apply to join Salus Homecare.

Home health experience is required for consideration. We look forward to connecting with qualified Registered Nurses who share our commitment to patient-centered care.