Job Description

**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** + Accredited School of Nursing Required: Nursing and + Bachelor's Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing **Experience** + 2 years Required: Acute clinical or home health/hospice nursing experience and + 1 year Required: Home health experience preferred or will orient to point of competency and + Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs **Credentials** + Required: Registered Nurse in state of practice and + Required: Drivers License and proof of auto insurance and + Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support and + Required: Upon Hire Fingerprinting - State of Alaska for positions in Alaska **Skills** + 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 and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of patients, families and staff (Required) **Working Conditions** Lifting + Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH). + Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures. + Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts). + Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally. + Ability to move around area with frequent sitting. + Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently. + Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently. Environmental Conditions + Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles. + Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment. Mental/Visual + Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted). + Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. 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. See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility ( . 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. REQNUMBER: 122680

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Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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