RN Visiting Nurse

Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta is a member of the Dignity Health system of health care providers and is a not-for-profit medical facility. We are designated as a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital and are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health care Organizations. In addition to our acute care hospital we also own and operate two Rural Health Clinics providing walk-in immediate care as well as scheduled appointments for routine medical needs.We are located in the northernmost area of California and are part of a network of care including Mercy Medical Center Redding and St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff. We are passionate about patient care committed to community outreach advocates for the underserved and dedicated to ensuring that quality affordable health services are available to all who need them. For more information visit www.mercy.org.

Under direct supervision the incumbent functions independently in performing the nursing process through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of safe therapeutic care for patient overt and covert needs and/or complications of treatment in the patient's home. Incumbent is also responsible for providing assistance to physicians and other members of the team in coordination of services and resources for high risk and chronic care patients. To provide education and supportive intervention aimed at increasing patient knowledge and confidence in managing their health as well as to provide coordination of services across the continuum. Will have a strong medical background to assist in this process, is knowledgeable of community resources and is able to address psychosocial issues that affect patient's care.

Requirements:

One year in a Clinic Setting, One year experience Acute Care experience
One year experience Home Health/Public Health experience

Special Skills:

Wound Care,
Working knowledge of Google work space,
Infusion Therapy

Computer experience, exemplary telephone etiquette and interpersonal communication skills

Education:

AA degree in nursing required

Licensure:

California RN License
BLS-CPR
California Drivers License
Automobile Insurance

Preferred: 

Case Management, Care Coordination education or other related fields.

BS degree in nursing

Wound Care Certification/Education

Ability to perform Statistical analysis

Experience as a case manager, patient care coordinator or Patient Care Educator