Home Health Registered Nurse- Part Time

Compassus•Hood River, OR

9d•$50 - $70

About The Position

The Home Health Registered Nurse plans, develops, implements, evaluates, organizes, and directs home care services in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, physicians, patients and families, and referring agencies. The nurse administers skilled nursing care to clients of all ages in their residences and is responsible for the overall provision of care. This is a part-time position scheduled for 24 hours per week on weekdays during the day shift, serving the Portland-Gorge, Oregon home health area. The role includes patient assessment and case management, care planning and documentation, clinical oversight of the interdisciplinary team, supervision of HHA/LVN staff, and on-call responsibilities as assigned. The nurse follows infection-control practices, applicable company policies, and information-systems security requirements. The position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, a current unencumbered registered nurse license, a current driver’s license, CPR, and the specified health screening and consent or declination. Two years of registered nurse experience in a clinical care setting is required; home health experience is preferred. Compensation is listed at $50.21–$70.04 per hour, with the actual rate based on relevant factors. Additional differentials or variable pay may apply under company programs and policies.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college or university associate, diploma, or baccalaureate nursing program.
Current, unencumbered state registered nurse license.
Current driver’s license.
Current CPR certification, negative TB screen, and Hepatitis consent or declination.
Two years of experience as a registered nurse in a clinical care setting.
Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Good interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Home health experience.

Responsibilities

Assess home health patients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, documenting findings in clinical records and through case conferences, team reports, and evaluations.
Case-manage patients and provide clinical oversight and direction to the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family.
Develop, implement, and document plans of care, revising them as necessary.
Provide care using infection-control measures that protect staff and patients in accordance with OSHA requirements.
Supervise and direct HHA/LVN staff to ensure quality and continuity of services.
Ensure continuity of quality patient care and appropriate documentation.
Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payor requirements.
Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families.
Communicate effectively with patients and families, team members, physicians, and other health care professionals.
Adhere to company policies and procedures and comply with information-systems security policies, training, and reporting requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.