Staff RN

Cascade Health; Eugene (OR); Hybrid; USD 130,118,000 - 200,579,000; Full time

Job summary

You will evaluate patients, develop plans of care, administer treatments including IV therapy, and educate patients and families while ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.

The role requires 3 years med/surg or CCU, Oregon RN license, CPR, and reliable transportation; schedule is Monday–Friday, 40 hours, pay range $45.41–$70.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current Oregon licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR certification.
• Three years of recent med/surg experience, or one year of critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluation and develop the plan of care, interventions, and re-evaluation.
• Administer treatments, including IV therapy.
• Deliver patient and family education.
• Work independently with good time management and judgment.
• Use computers to document patient records.

Skills

Nursing

Case management

Documentation

Communication

Time management

Education

RN licensure in Oregon

Tools

Laptop computer

Job description

Responsible to: Hospice Manager
Hours: 40 hours/week
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Pay Range: $45.41 - 70.00

Job Summary:

Function as a member of the Hospice Home Team, providing skilled care to Hospice patients in their place of residence, and functions as the case manager. All care is given in accordance with physician’s orders. Evaluate patients, plan and implement effective therapeutic interventions based on physical assessment, sound judgment, and psychological sensitivity. Understand the Hospice philosophy and provide treatment to dying patients. Utilize current standards of practice and follow departmental policies and procedures. Comply with applicable accreditation and regulatory requirements governing the practice of nursing. Maintain a high level of professional expertise and assume responsibility for professional growth and development. When appropriate, provide supervision to the Hospice Aide assigned to the patient. Assist with admissions with the ability to assist with referrals department in processing new referrals, meets with patients and families to explain the benefit of hospice and facilitate their transfer onto hospice services.Doing audits when assigned Participate in the orientation of new employees, perform audits when assigned.

Education & License Requirements:

Current Oregon licensure as a Registered Nurse.Current CPR certification.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

Three years of recent (within the last five years) med/surg experience, or one year of (within the last three years) critical care experience. Needs to be comfortable with computers and able to document using a laptop computer. Must have a dependable, insured vehicle for transportation to visits, a current driver’s license and an insurable driving record, and a means of communication. Skills include:a high degree of written and verbal communication, flexible, team player. Good case management, time management, and assessment skills.

Essential Job Functions:

Conduct patient evaluation, develop the plan of care, interventions, and re-evaluation.

Administer treatments, including IV therapy.

Deliver patient and family education.

Work independently, using good time management and sound judgment.

Use computers to document patient records.

Communicate clearly – verbal, written, telephone, and electronic.

Participate in conferences, staff meetings, and in-services.

Organize, prioritize, and delegate work as appropriate.

Move and transfer patients.

Use health care related equipment.

Develop a good working relationship with referral sources.

Perform CPR and respond to emergencies.

Negotiate terrain and physical obstacles to reach patients.

Share on-call responsibilities.

Preform other duties as assigned

Marginal Job Functions:

Answer phones, perform clerical duties, put together charts, move furniture, equipment, and supplies. Post and access schedule. Light mechanics, instrument maintenance.