LPN - Home Health *$5,000 Hiring Bonus*
Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: Medford
Posted on: August 5, 2022
Job Description:
Description Providence is calling a LPN, Non Contract - Home
Health Services (1.0 FTE, Days) to Providence Medford Home Health.
Apply Today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a
text with some additional questions from our Modern Hire System .
$3000 hiring bonus for eligible external hires that meet required
qualifications and conditions for payment. We are seeking a LPN,
Non Contract - Home Health Services that will work under the
direction of a registered nurse to provide quality nursing care to
patients in their homes. Assist with collection of assessment data
and provides input to the planning of care. Implements plan of care
within the scope of licensure. Perform all duties in a manner which
promotes team concept and reflects the Providence mission and
philosophy. In this position you will have the following
responsibilities:
- Provide patient care to patients in their homes
- Collaborate with team members to deliver care and document
observations
- Contribute to patient assessment under the supervision of a
registered nurse by assisting in identifying changes in patient
status
- Utilize appropriate standards of care for the identified
medical diagnosis
- Perform basic patient teaching in the home situation according
to the plan of care
- Utilize effective communications skills with patients and their
families as well as the home health/hospice team members
- Utilize Universal Precautions and safety measures to ensure a
safe care environment for patients
- Perform procedures and treatments according to accepted agency
practices
- Demonstrate competencies and knowledge related in the standards
of practice for a licensed practical nurse in the state of Oregon
when providing care
- Demonstrate an understanding and respect for patients rights
when providing care
- Utilize positive problem solving when addressing care
issues
- Demonstrate flexibility in meeting agency requirements
- Actively support and incorporates the mission and core values
into daily activities
- Treat all others with respect and demonstrates excellence,
justice and compassion in daily work and relationships with
others
- Demonstrate competency by maintaining positive, constructive
interpersonal relationships, and by understanding and practicing
the principles of effective teamwork
- Protect confidential/private information related to patients,
members, employees, and others
- Consistently demonstrate and incorporate principles of safety
and infection control into daily activities and outlined in
Environment of Care, Infection Control, and Exposure Control
manuals and department safety policies/procedures
- Consistently uses personal protective equipment as required and
takes appropriate precautions whenever there is potential for
contact with blood, body fluids, chemicals and/or other hazardous
materials
- Maintain knowledge of work-appropriate aspects of environment
of care programs, complies with policies and reports unsafe
conditions
- Successfully complete Environment of Care healthstream modules
in the required timeframes and participates in fire drills and
emergency exercises, may label, transport and store hazardous waste
as described in annual training
- Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and
procedure and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated
with attendance and punctuality
- Demonstrate competency by knowing and applying the principles
of an inclusive work environment
- Display consistent commitment to customer service
- Exhibit quality focus and active involvement in improvement of
work processes
- Employ learned methods for achieving improved outcomes
- Demonstrate appreciation of team strength in meeting customers
needs and displays personal behavior that has a positive impact for
the team
- Exhibit achievement and learning orientation to work and
organizational life by maintaining a broad outlook, demonstrating
personal responsibility for keeping up with current information,
expanding knowledge and skill and ensuring contribution to
organizational success
- Display ability to work in an ever-changing environment and
participates constructively in change processes
- Complete annual mandatory education review and competency
program
- Demonstrate competency by placing a high priority on service to
everyone encountered
- Consistently show the characteristic of service excellence
Required qualifications for this position includes:
- Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) school of nursing
- Current Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
- One (1) year of experience in nursing; long term care, acute
care, ambulatory care or home health and hospice care
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
- Driving record consistent with GOP Safe Driving Policy 330
Incident Point Matrix at time of hire
- Current AHA-BLS (Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider or
ACLS) within thirty (30) days of hire
- In compliance with the Providence St. Joseph Health - OR,
criminal background check Preferred qualifications for this
position include:
- Experience in home health, hospice or public health About
Providence in Oregon As the largest healthcare system and largest
private employer in Oregon, Providence offers exceptional work
environments and unparalleled career opportunities. The Providence
Experience begins each time our patients or their families have an
encounter with a Providence team member and continues throughout
their visit or stay. Whether you provide direct or indirect patient
care, we want our patients to feel that they are in a welcoming
place where they can be comfortable and free from anxiety. Our
employees create the Providence Experience through simple, caring
behaviors such as acknowledging and welcoming each visitor,
introducing ourselves and Providence, addressing people by name,
providing the duration of estimated wait times and updating
frequently if timelines change, explaining situations in a way that
puts patients at ease, carefully listening to their concerns, and
always thanking people for trusting Providence for their healthcare
needs. At Providence, our quality vision is simple, "Providence
will provide the best care and service to every person, every
time." Providence is consistently ranked among the top 100
companies to work for in Oregon. It is also home to two of our
award-winning Magnet medical centers. Providence hospitals and
clinics are located in numerous areas, ranging from the Columbia
Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming
coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland. If you want a
vibrant lifestyle while working with a team highly committed to the
art of healing, choose from our many options in Oregon. About
Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know
me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of
organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk
alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support
others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an
inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is
essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers
(all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and
a full range of health and social services across Alaska,
California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a
comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people,
advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year
tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Requsition ID:
P331187 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Nursing-Patient
Facing Job Function: Nursing Schedule: Full time Shift: Day Career
Track: Nursing Department: 5010 PMMC HOME HEALTH Address: OR
Medford 1111 Crater Lake Ave Providence is proud to be an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status,
religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or
expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic
information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or
federal law.
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