Registered Nurse RN - Home Health Treatment RN

About the role

Assesses, delegates, coordinates, and evaluates the nursing care provided. Ensures provision of quality care for selected groups of patients through utilization of nursing process, established standards of care, policies and procedures. The RN initiates the Plan of Care and necessary revisions and is responsible for the overall care of the patient. The RN initiates appropriate measures to prevent disease exacerbation, promotes safety, makes referrals to rehabilitative services and coordinates all services provided by other disciplines/organizations. The Home Health RN is directly responsible to the Manager of Home Health and Hospice.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential medical care and support to patients in their home setting, helping them to recover or manage chronic conditions and related symptoms.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patient’s physical needs and or related symptoms and develop an individualized care plan based on the patient’s needs and goals of care.
• Clear communication and collaboration with the patient, family, caregivers and providers; communicate observations, facts and treatment suggestions as an interdisciplinary team member, individually and through team meetings to ensure coordination of the plan of care.
• Provide education to patients, families and/or caregivers on disease and symptom management.
• Maintain timely, accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, care plans, treatment, and intervention response/outcomes.
• Advocate and provide support for the patient.
• Support the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing; evidence of continuing education appropriate for skill level and area of practice; BSN preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license in Oregon; Wound Care Certification; CPR certification; valid Oregon driver's license and proof of current auto insurance.
• Experience: One-year continuous RN experience in an acute care setting; previous Home Health, community health, or critical care experience preferred.
• Equipment/Tools: Infusion pumps, PCA pumps, other medical equipment, computer terminal, printer, photocopier, patient charts.
• Specialized Knowledge & Skills: Ability to provide care for patient's age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial well‑being.
• Physical Requirements: Sufficient auditory ability; clear communication; visual acuity; tactile perception; motor coordination; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; walking and standing continuous; lift to 50 lb independently; frequent pushing/pulling/carrying/repositioning of objects ≤25 lb; occasional lifting/transferring of individuals >100 lb with proper techniques/aids/team assistance; may sit for long periods.
• Working Conditions: Performed primarily in patients’ homes and community settings; exposure to extreme temperatures, smoke, unsanitary conditions, structural challenges, pets; frequent exposure to infectious/contagious diseases, hazardous