Home Health Registered Nurse: TLC

Job DetailsJob Location: TLC Office - Oakland, CA 94611Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $60.00 - $75.00 Hourly About Cardea Health:  Cardea Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate health care to marginalized populations.   Mission Statement:  Our mission is to create and support programs that protect the health and autonomy of vulnerable individuals and promote equity and social justice to improve the well-being of our entire community. Compassionate care for vulnerable populations.  Workplace Culture:  Cardea is dedicated to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and actively seeks to include underrepresented communities. We believe that diversity drives innovation and fosters a more dynamic, inclusive, and productive work environment. We value unique perspectives, experiences, and talents, and we are committed to providing equitable opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in building a team that reflects the rich diversity of our society and let's make a positive impact together.  Our Cardea CARE(S) Values include:  Compassion  Big heart, steady presence  Accountability  We own it: the work, the follow-through, the impact.  Respect  We assume good intent and keep it real   Engagement  We lean in and figure it out together.  Support  We’ve got each other across roles, teams, and sites.  These values guide how we care for residents, collaborate with colleagues, and represent Cardea Health in the community.    Primary Work Location:   TLC: This program delivers skilled home health services in non-traditional settings. Through a management agreement, Cardea Health operates TLC Homecare Inc., providing nursing and physical/occupational therapy directly to individuals in shelters, encampments, and other non-traditional environments. Services are designed to meet patients where they are, reducing barriers to care while supporting health, stability, and dignity. Eligibility is based on referral for skilled home health services, regardless of housing status, behavioral health conditions, or social instability.    Job Summary:   Cardea Health is a nonprofit healthcare organization that provides clinical services to vulnerable populations.  We currently have an opening for a home health registered nurse. Responsibilities: Choose to be an integral part of a team that focuses on care of patients in their home. This may include providing care to individuals in unstable and/or non-traditional housing environments, such as shelters or unsheltered environments. The registered nurse will be responsible for both evaluation and treatment of their patient caseload, and supervision of licensed vocational nurses. Prior home health experience is preferred but not required.  About the role: Responsibilities:  Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs, determine skilled needs, and develop plan of care  Provide skilled care as ordered and ongoing evaluation of client needs   Evaluate outcomes of care with appropriate discharge planning.  Apply concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.  Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.  Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.  Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board and participate in in-service programs.  Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to advise and consult with the family and other agency personnel as appropriate.  Promote company philosophy and administrative policies.  Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency  Minimum Required Skills & Qualifications:   Education: Bachelor or associates degree in nursing from a BRN accredited school  Licensure: Current California State License as a registered nurse, current California Driver’s License  Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR. Knowledge of home care needs among vulnerable populations Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance Preferred Skills & Qualifications:   Experience: 1+ years of Home Health nursing experience (preferred) Physical Requirements:   Occasional sitting or stationary work  Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, and ascending stairs  Occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs  Frequent pushing and pulling  Frequent reaching high, low, and level  Work Environment:  Cardea Health program locations operate within supportive housing, interim housing, medical respite, and community-based environments serving individuals experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations.  Benefits:  We offer access to competitive and comprehensive healthcare benefits such as: Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, long-term disability, HSA or FSA, Dependent Care FSA, voluntary benefits, paid sick leave, paid vacation time, birthday time off, and 401(k) with up to 3.5% employer match.   Benefit eligibility varies based on employment status, scheduled hours, and plan requirements. Full-time employees are generally eligible for employer-sponsored benefit contributions.Eligible part-time employees may participate in available benefit programs subject to plan terms. Per diem employees are generally not eligible for employer-sponsored benefits except as required by applicable federal, state, or local law or as otherwise provided under applicable benefit plans.  Employees may interact with individuals experiencing:  Cardea Health is committed to trauma-informed, person-centered, and harm-reduction-oriented service delivery. Employees are expected to interact with residents, visitors, community partners, and colleagues in a professional, respectful, and compassionate manner. Given the population we serve, employees may interact with or provide services to individuals who may have co-occurring medical, behavioral health or substance use conditions.  Screening Requirements:  Criminal background screening, national criminal records search, healthcare sanctions screening, employment verification, education verification, license verification, MVR (where applicable), and reference checks may be required during screening.  Fair Chance Hiring Statement:  Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. A background check may be required following a conditional offer of employment. Please do not let this requirement discourage you from applying. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply and will evaluate applicants fairly and individually.  Encouragement to Apply:  We recognize that no candidate meets every qualification. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not perfectly match every requirement.  Cardea Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:  Cardea Health is committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability, citizenship or veteran status. We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the state of California and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.  This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities for this role. Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change, or a new job description may be assigned at any time with or without notice.