Staff RN

Cascade Health; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 63,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

This weekend role requires strong communication, time management, and the ability to work independently. A current Oregon RN license and CPR certification are required; a dependable vehicle and computer documentation are needed.

Qualifications

• Current Oregon RN license and CPR certification.
• Proficient with electronic documentation and computers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluation and develop plan of care with IV therapy as needed.
• Administer treatments and medications per physician orders.
• Deliver patient and family education on care plans.
• Work independently with strong time management and judgment.
• Document patient records using a laptop/computer.
• Participate in conferences and team meetings.
• Move and transport patients as necessary.
• Share on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Documentation

Computer literacy

Education

RN license (OR)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Responsible to: Hospice Manager
Hours: Resource
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday
Pay Range: $45.41 - 70.00

Job Summary:

Function as a member of the Hospice Home Team, providing skilled care to Home Health and Hospice patients in their place of residence. 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. This role will be hired for weekend coverage.

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.

If you have any questions, please contact us as 541-228-3127.