Visit Nurse, Home Health
About The Position
The Visit RN provides nursing visits to patients as delegated by the Case Manager RN, who retains responsibility for overall planning and coordination of care for a caseload. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Visit RN provides physician-prescribed nursing care in patients’ residences in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. The nurse keeps the Case Manager RN informed about patient progress, recommended actions, physician orders, and plans for subsequent visits. The position requires working knowledge of nursing principles and practices, problem-solving skills, and independent decision-making in complex and varied situations under general supervision. The role may involve strenuous effort during emergencies, such as patient resuscitation in the home, contact with patients in varied circumstances, unpredictable situations, occasional irregular hours, and attention to personal safety. Visit RNs provide on-call support as assigned. Per diem Visit RNs may participate in the on-call rotation voluntarily. The position is listed as 0% FTE, with a day shift and a pay range of $40.85–$61.93. Weekend and holiday shifts are noted. Premiums include $4.00 per hour for weekends, $3.25 per hour for lead duties, $1.00 per hour for precepting, a 15% per diem premium on base pay plus steps in lieu of benefits, $2.00 per hour for certification, and 15% of regular pay for Weekend Coordinator duties. A work cell phone and work laptop are provided. The employee must have internet connectivity and reliable automobile transportation for travel to patient residences.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree.
- Current Washington State Registered Nurse license.
- Current BLS certification.
- Valid Washington State driver’s license.
- Proof of insurance for the automobile used for work.
- Driving record compliant with current or amended Olympic Medical Center standards for driving on OMC business.
- Reliable automobile transportation to travel to patient residences.
- Internet connectivity for the provided work laptop.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- At least one year of recent experience in home health, acute care, or long-term care preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing visits to patients as delegated by the Case Manager RN.
- Deliver physician-prescribed nursing care in patients’ residences in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.
- Keep the Case Manager RN informed about patient progress, recommended actions, physician orders, and plans for subsequent visits.
- Provide assigned on-call support for patients.
- Maintain awareness of personal safety while working in varied and sometimes unpredictable situations.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and excellent benefits are mentioned, but specific benefit details are not provided.
- A work cell phone is provided.
- A work laptop is provided.
- Per diem employees receive a 15% premium on base pay plus steps in lieu of benefits.
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Education Level
Associate degree
