Time Type:
Full time
Hours per Pay Period:
72
Shift:
Day Shift 8-80
Average rate:
$50.42 USD
(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)
Department:
Home Health Operations
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The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.
Job Description:
Registered Nurse
Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language.
- Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly-changing patient and unit needs.
- Demonstrates effective teaching skills.
- Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations
- Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system.
- Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
- Effectively works with interdisciplinary team
- Must possess a high level of critical thinking and decision making abilities; able to function independently
- Proactively adapts to change
- Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with physicians, members of the Home Health team, other community providers and caregivers
- Able to work in client’s home of various socioeconomic levels with possible exposure to pets, smoke, etc.
- Successfully integrates OASIS responses into clinical assessments
- Demonstrates willingness to learn wound and ostomy assessment/management
- Excellent wound care skills preferred
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Current driver’s license and automobile insurance
- BSN preferred
- American Nurses’ Association certification in Home Health, Gerontology or Case Management preferred
- Must pass a criminal records check at hire and every three years from the date of the last criminal records check in accordance with ORS443.004
EXPERIENCE
- Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience preferred
- Home health or community nursing experience preferred
GENERAL INFORMATION
Union Affiliation: ONA
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently
- May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids
- Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
- Requires frequent use of personal computer
- Must demonstrate manual dexterity
Compensation Grade:
ONA
Compensation Grade Profile:
Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
