Home Health Support RN-Field

Why Work for Us:
Partners In Care (PIC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the regions largest, longest-standing provider of home health, palliative care, and hospice services in Central Oregon. We serve Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties with a dedicated team of more than 200 employees and 200 volunteers, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care across a 10,000squaremile region. Our Hospice House in Bend is a specialty inpatient, acute care hospice facilityan oasis of comfort and peace for patients and their families. At PIC, we prioritize excellence, empathy, and collaboration. We foster a culture grounded in kindness, respect, learning, and inclusion. We also deeply value the well-being of our employees, volunteers, patients, and families.

Status: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt. 40 hours per week.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Work outside of these days/hours may be required.
Location: Working all throughout Central Oregon in patients' homes and facilities.
Pay: $42.00-60.53 per hour, based on experience.
Benefits:

• We offer two medical, dental, and vision plans. Insurance starts on the 1st of the month following the hire date.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• $25,000 life insurance policy.
• Short and longterm disability.
• 403(b) retirement savings with employer match, no vesting required.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary benefits: LegalShield, Aflac & MASA Medical Transport Solutions.

Summary/Objective:
The Support Registered Nurse plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates Home Health services and will cross-train in Hospice. The Support RN draws on the organization's & community's resources to provide services that meet the needs of individuals and families in their homes. The Support Registered Nurse is responsible for cost-efficient and effective patient care with quality outcomes.

Essential Functions:

• Complete an initial comprehensive (if HH includes OASIS) and accurate assessment of the patient and family to determine home health needs. Provide a complete physical assessment and history of previous illness(es) and use the health assessment data to determine appropriate diagnosis and need for other disciplines and resources.
• Develop an individualized care plan that establishes goals based on nursing diagnoses and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Include the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Provide nursing procedures and treatments and/or end-of-life comfort procedures per plan of care. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Complete and update the ongoing assessments, and care plan as patients status changes.
• Ensure that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• Provide health care instructions and education to the patient and or family as appropriate per assessment plan and patients caregivers ability to learn. Adapt teaching styles to meet patients needs and familys needs.
• Coordinate patient care with patients case manager. Provide verbal or email updates as necessary.
• Develop, monitor, and update the HCA plan of care as necessary including completion of HCA supervisory visits no later than every 14 days.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patients needs, reports, and changes in the patients condition; obtains/receives physicians orders as required.
• Communicate with all members of the healthcare team to promote coordinated, efficient care and document coordination of care with all involved with patient care.
• Initial assessments are complete, accurate, and submitted within 48-72 hours of admit. Additionally, ongoing clinical documentation is complete, accurate, documented, and submitted within 24 hours of patient visit. Complete required reports/documentation prior to paid time off.
• Communicate with facility staff, providing written updates and orders as requested.
• Home Health comprehensive/OASIS assessments are completed within five calendar days.
• Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
• When working after-hours (outside M-F 8 am-5 pm) follow the guidelines for making visits as listed in the on-call/weekend services policy and procedures.
• Local/regional travel by personal vehicle during the working day, extending throughout Central Oregon.

Work Environment:

• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances.
• May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Handles emergency or crisis situations.
• OSHA exposure category 1: Position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues.
• Required Personal Protective Equipment as conditions warrant: Gloves, gown, mask, mask with shield, goggles, shoe covers, bouffant cap.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Unencumbered Oregon RN License.
• Ability to pass a background test, including a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), drug screen, and TB test.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• One to two years of recent medical care experience in an institutional setting is preferred. Ideal candidates will possess 1-2 years of home health or hospice experience.
• Current automobile insurance is required.
• A valid Oregon drivers license and reliable transportation.
• Valid CPR Certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Compassion, empathy, and dedication to patient care.