Visit Nurse, Home Health

Olympic Medical Center•Port Angeles, WA

2d•$39 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Visit RN helps provide continuity of care by providing nursing visits for care of patients as delegated by the Case Manager RN who remains responsible for the overall planning and coordination of care for a caseload of patients. The Visit RN member of the interdisciplinary team provides nursing care to the patient in the patient’s place of residence as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies of the agency. Keeps the Case Manager RN informed about patient progress, recommended actions and physician orders, and plans for the next visits. Individuals assigned to this classification are expected to apply full working knowledge of standards of nursing principles, practices, and to demonstrate problem-solving skills and make independent decisions in complex and diversified work situations under general supervision.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required.
Minimum of one year recent experience in home health, acute or long-term care.
Current Washington State Registered Nurse license.
Current BLS certification
Valid Washington driver’s license.
Proof of insurance on automobile used for work.
Driving record in compliance with OMC standards currently in effect or as may be amended.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing visits for care of patients as delegated by the Case Manager RN.
Provide nursing care to the patient in the patient’s place of residence as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies of the agency.
Keep the Case Manager RN informed about patient progress, recommended actions and physician orders, and plans for the next visits.
Apply full working knowledge of standards of nursing principles, practices.
Demonstrate problem-solving skills and make independent decisions in complex and diversified work situations under general supervision.