Field Nurse (Portland, OR / Field-Based)

FreedomCare•Portland, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

FreedomCare is hiring a field-based Registered Nurse for its Oregon team. The role requires regular travel throughout an assigned Portland, Oregon territory, including the greater Portland area, to conduct in-home visits and support member care. The Case Manager, RN conducts initial in-home clinical assessments and orientations for new patients and caregivers, and provides ongoing care management and support. The position combines clinical assessment, care coordination, patient and Personal Care Attendant (PCA) education, and quality assurance to support safe, effective, person-centered care. The RN works with patients, PCAs, and interdisciplinary care teams to assess needs, develop individualized plans of care, and coordinate the start and delivery of services. Through scheduled home visits, the RN evaluates patient and caregiver well-being, monitors care quality and effectiveness, and identifies opportunities to improve health outcomes, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role also requires communicating clinical concerns, changes in condition, and potential barriers to care with relevant team members to support timely intervention and coordination.

Requirements

Diploma from an accredited nursing program.
Valid and active Registered Nursing license issued by the Oregon Board of Nursing.
Ability to articulate cases through effective summaries.
Ability and flexibility to travel, usually by car, within the assigned geographic area.
Valid driver’s license and car insurance.
Proficiency with common software and web-based applications, such as case management systems and Microsoft Office, and ability to teach others.
Passion for providing a high level of customer service, including empathy, active listening, and patience.

Nice To Haves

Home care case management experience.
Care coordination experience.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial in-person clinical assessments and coordinate service activation, ensuring required forms and standard procedures are followed.
Develop, implement, and manage patients’ activity plans; revise plans and document changes as needed.
Complete client documentation, including records, reports, and notes, accurately and in a timely, complete, concise, and legible manner in accordance with agency policy and procedure.
Coordinate client care through communication and written documentation with physicians, other disciplines involved in the client’s care, and community resources.
Provide ongoing coaching to promote effective use of established best practices, encourage PCA education, and connect families with appropriate resources.
Review caregiver notes daily and appropriately address changes in the consumer’s condition or environment.
Ensure continuous compliance with regulatory standards and company policies and procedures.
Perform other job-related duties as required or directed by the supervisor.