RN Home Health Services

Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: Medford
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Description Providence is calling a RN - Home Health Services (1.0 FTE, Days) to Providence Medford Medical Center in Medford, OR. Apply today! Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text message with some additional questions from our Modern Hire system. $5000 hiring bonus for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health Services to be under the direction of the Home Health Clinical Supervisor and on order of the physician, is accountable for direct and indirect quality care for patients of all ages, according to the individualized needs of the patient, following the nursing process and in accordance with the Oregon State Board of Nurse Practice Act. Accepts professional development as an integral part of nursing practice. Coordinates patient care activities with other members of the health care team in a collegial relationship. Upholds the standards of confidentiality, attendance and punctuality In this position you will have the following responsibilities:

• In accordance with the physicians referral order, make the initial visit to the patient in their place of residence
• Utilize the nursing process, assesses patient status, intervenes appropriately, and evaluates patient response
• Confer with physicians and other professionals to develop and maintain the Treatment Plan and Plan of Care
• Submit to the physician the total treatment plan for review and a patients nursing care plan and progress report as often as severity demands, but at least every 60 days
• Maintain patient clinical records in accordance with regulatory standards
• Perform procedures and treatments according to accepted department and professional standards
• Teach, supervise, and counsel the patient and caregivers regarding nursing care and other related problems of the patient in the home
• Assign, provides written instruction and supervises the Home Health Aide and appropriately delegates tasks to patient caregivers
• Coordinate care through interdisciplinary conferencing among all services involved on a case-by-case basis
• Manage an assigned patient caseload that includes patients requiring a broad spectrum of care, who reside in a variety of environments, and may reside in a wide geographical area, unless assigned to provide care to unassigned patient visits
• Be responsible to learn and maintain current knowledge base of payor and department reimbursement requirements and processes
• Meet or exceed department productivity standard as defined in the Home Health policy by practicing good organizational and time management skills
• Per Home Health policy, works assigned hours including rotating through weekend shifts and after hours call
• Maintain professional expertise through attending mandatory department in-services and satisfactorily performing skills competencies
• Participate in the Continuous Quality Assurance process as defined in the department CQI plan Required qualifications for this position includes:
  • Valid Oregon nursing license
  • Current Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
  • One (1) year Medical/surgical experience in an acute care setting required for Home Health RN
  • Two (2) years Pediatric experience in an acute care setting for RN caring for pediatric patient 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: P357141 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Patient Care (Non-Acute) Job Function: Clinical Care 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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