PRN Start of Care Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager/RN

Company: Signature Healthcare at Home
Location: Albany
Posted on: February 26, 2021

Job Description:

PRN Start of Care Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager/RN Albany - Oregon - 317 West 1st Avenue, Suite 301 - Albany Home Health - Job id: 6788 PRN Start of Care Home Health Registered Nurse Location Albany Agency 317 W 1st Ave, Suite 301
Albany, OR 97321 Work Schedule: PRN help needed during the week and weekends We work in healthcare because we have a desire to help people. We stay in healthcare because the passion to help and educate grows with each patient and family we meet. The connections that are developed and nurtured during the time that care is being provided is the heartbeat of what we do and why we do it. If you want to provide quality patient care to individuals and their family members during an important time in their lives, Signature Healthcare at Home will give you the training, support, and resources to fulfill your passion. At Signature Healthcare at Home our professional clinical staff have the time to provide one on one patient care, resulting in quality patient care. They provide education with the family and patient. Most of our positions have flexible work schedules that are Monday through Friday which offer a good work-life balance. Our professional clinical staff work in a collaborative environment and have weekly team meetings to discuss the patient's plan of care. At Signature Healthcare at Home you can build that patient relationship and have strong work collaborative relationships. You have a voice; you are recognized, and you are appreciated! What is your passion and what do you want out of your healthcare career? Signature Healthcare at Home offers competitive pay and mileage reimbursement. For Full Time and Part Time positions Signature Healthcare at Home offers cell phone reimbursement, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Plan, very generous PTO plan up to 4 weeks of paid time off and 6 paid holidays, life and disability insurance, employee referral bonus, continuing education and higher education reimbursement program. Excellent career growth opportunities! RESPONSIBILITIES The Start of Care Registered Nurse is responsible for Admissions Evaluation/Oasis. The Start of Care Registered Nurse plans, organizes and directs home health care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

• Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family/caregiver living situation to determine care Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).--
• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process and as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Assesses and evaluates patient's status by:
• Establishing the initial individualized plan of care in collaboration with the certifying medical provider based on comprehensive assessment and patient goals.
• Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs.--
• Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary in collaboration with the certifying medical provider as patient status and needs change.--
• Develops a care plan that establishes interventions and goals. Includes the patient and the family/caregiver in the planning process.--
• Works autonomously to initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the medical provider in the plan of care.--
• Involves the patient and family/caregiver to address needs and meet related goals.--
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.--
• Facilitates the patient's efforts toward self-sufficiency or obtaining appropriate caregiving.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.-- QUALIFICATIONS
  • --Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.
  • Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
  • Maintains a current CPR certification.
  • Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
  • Minimum of two years' experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.
  • Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides.
  • Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications; nursing skills per competency checklist.
  • Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
  • Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills. Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com or Contact: Signature Healthcare at Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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