Visit Nurse, Home Health

Olympic Medical Center • Port Angeles, WA

23h • $44 - $67

About The Position

Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits, relocation assistance plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination! FTE: 100% WORK SHIFT Days PAY RANGE: $44.44 - $67.34 UNION: UFCW 3000-Home Health SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS: Weekend & Holiday Shifts: Yes On-Call Shifts: Yes Premiums: Weekend Premium $4.00/hour Lead Premium $3.25/hour Preceptor Pay $1.00/hour Per Diem Premium 15% (on base plus steps, in lieu of benefits) Certification Premium $2.00/hour Weekend Coordinator Pay (chg) 5% on regular pay JOB DESCRIPTION: Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates the nursing care of patients in their place of residence. Promotes continuity of care for patients on their assigned caseload. Provides direct patient care and supervises the care provided by LPNs and HHAs. Works in collaboration with all home health disciplines assigned to provide care for patients on caseload. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the principles of growth and development of patients 12 years of age and older. Applies principles of learning in teaching patient’s self-management and methods to regain independence. Individuals assigned to this classification are expected to apply full working knowledge of acceptable standards of nursing principles and practices, demonstrate problem-solving skills and make independent decisions in complex and diversified work situations under general supervision. RN Case Managers utilize established departmental policies and procedures and home health regulatory requirements in providing care to patients. Care is provided as prescribed by the patient’s physician. Performance of tasks under emergency conditions may require strenuous exertion (i.e. patient resuscitation in the home). Has contact with patients under a variety of circumstances and is subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours. Must maintain a keen awareness of personal safety. Provides on-call support as assigned for patients. EDUCATION Associate’s degree required. B.S.N. preferred.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required.
• Minimum of one year recent experience preferred in home health, acute or long-term care.
• Current Washington State Registered Nurse license, required.
• Current BLS certification, required.
• Valid Washington driver’s license, required.
• Proof of insurance on automobile used for work, required.
• Driving record in compliance with OMC standards currently in effect or as may be amended, required. See HR Policy Driving for OMC Business.
• OMHH issued work cell phone.
• Must have computer internet connectivity (OMHH work laptop provided).
• Must have reliable automobile transportation for entire scheduled shift to travel to patient residences.

Nice To Haves

• B.S.N. preferred.
• Minimum of one year recent experience preferred in home health, acute or long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates the nursing care of patients in their place of residence.
• Promotes continuity of care for patients on their assigned caseload.
• Provides direct patient care and supervises the care provided by LPNs and HHAs.
• Works in collaboration with all home health disciplines assigned to provide care for patients on caseload.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the principles of growth and development of patients 12 years of age and older.
• Applies principles of learning in teaching patient’s self-management and methods to regain independence.
• Provides on-call support as assigned for patients.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• excellent benefits
• relocation assistance
• amazing PNW lifestyle
• eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other loan forgiveness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree