RN Home Health

PeaceHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time (1.00 FTE) day position in Home Health.

Job Summary

Responsible for providing direct skilled nursing care and coordination/management of patients admitted to home care/clinic services using considerable judgment and skill in making patient care decisions. Utilizes the professional healthcare process of assessment, problem identification/planning/intervention, and clinical/goal outcome evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluation of patient/home and apply admission criteria to determine if patient is a safe candidate for home health/hospice services.
• Provide skilled nursing care to patients and skilled education/instruction to patients and caregivers according to the home health/hospice plan of treatment.
• Perform physical assessments, develop, coordinate, modify, and manage a written individualized plan of care—as ordered by the primary physician—to meet the patient’s long- and short-term medical goals and appropriate/timely home health outcomes.
• Develop and clinically manage the Home Health Aide’s care plan according to the patient’s evolving personal care needs.
• Coordinate care, collaborate, and communicate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure appropriate and smooth flow of care/services through the care continuum.
• Perform discharge planning appropriately toward patient-specific goals/outcomes and evaluate interventions and outcomes of patient care by reviewing long- and short-term goals established in the plan of care.
• Provide accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory, quality, and agency guidelines.
• Assist with the plan and implementation of family bereavement services following patient death.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Accredited School of Nursing (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
• 2 years of acute clinical or home health/hospice nursing experience (Required)
• 1 year of home health experience (Preferred or will orient to point of competency)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs (Required)
• Registered Nurse license in the state of practice (Required)
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance (Required; will accept valid driver’s license in the U.S. or Canada)
• Basic Life Support certification (Required upon hire)
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office applications (Required)
• Well-organized, flexible, and able to function independently (Required)
• Cooperative working skills, leadership skills, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families, and staff (Required)

Working Conditions

• Lifting and patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment/devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. of force (e.g., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands-on CPR for at least 20 minutes using 100–125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA). Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around the area with frequent sitting.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, and kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
• Exposure to biohazards, body fluids, and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $52.95 – $80.09 per hour. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, and seniority.

Benefits

PeaceHealth offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.