RN Home Care Visiting Nurse - Home Health

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Home Care Visiting Nurse - Home Health for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Evening position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $45.42 – $71.98. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

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.

Essential Functions

• Perform initial evaluation of patient / home and apply admission criteria to determine if patient is 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.
• Performs physical assessments, develops, coordinate, modifies and manages written individualized plan of care, as ordered by the primary physician, to meet patient’s long and short-term medical goals and appropriate / timely home health outcomes.
• Develops and clinically manages the Home Health Aide’s care plan according to the patient’s evolving personal are needs.
• Coordinates care, collaborates and communicates with other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure appropriate and smooth flow of care / services through the care continuum.
• Performs discharge planning appropriately towards 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 for the following patient death.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Experience

Credentials

Skills

Working Conditions

Lifting

Environmental Conditions

Mental / Visual

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers : physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical / dental / vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer / Vets / Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.