• Makes the initial visit to evaluate the patient’s nursing needs. Develops and implements nursing treatment plans for all patient referrals based upon the data from the nursing history and assessment and the physician’s plan of treatment.
• Provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures, coordinating plan of treatment with physical, speech and occupational therapists, medical social worker, and Home Health Aides.
• Regularly re-evaluates the patient’s needs, and revises the plan of care as appropriate.
• As required by agency policy, reports both verbally and in writing significant change in patient’s condition (signs, symptoms, needs).
• Teaches, supervises, and counsels the patient and family to meet needs identified in the plan of treatment.
• Participates in discharge planning from home health care.
• Prepares concise, legible clinical notes, progress notes, summary reports, re-certifications, and discharge summaries completely and in a timely manner. Becomes trained on laptop charting.
• Is responsible professionally for tasks delegated to the Home Health Aides and LPN’s, and the manner in which they are completed.
• Maintains coordination with all other disciplines as needed for patient care.
• Assists with patient care audit and clinical record reviews.
• Plans for and participates in case conferences with the health care team.
• Accepts other duties as assigned, which may vary based on agency needs.
• Supports the Agency’s Mission and Value Performance Standards.

• Mission driven local non-profit agency
• Supportive team environment
• Paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Retirement plan
• Company paid life insurance
• Medical and dental plans
• Performance Rewards Program

• Current RN License for WA and OR State
• Knowledge of medications and sterile techniques.
• Strong teaching and leadership skills.
• Basic personal computer skills to perform data entry preferred.
• All staff driving on agency business required to have a valid driver’s license, reliable auto, and current auto insurance with adequate coverage.
• Job may include sitting, standing, bending, stretching, stooping, walking, lifting 20-30 lbs and repetitive hand motion associated with keyboarding.
• Current CPR card.
• Proof of TB screening.
• Proof of COVID 19 vaccination or bona fide medical/religious exemption.
• Minimum one year acute care setting with IV experience.

Community Home Health & Hospice is an independent, community-based, nonprofit agency serving Washington and Oregon families since 1977. We care for people in the place they call home by providing home health, hospice, and grief support services. Everything we do comes from passion for our community and its continued health. We work to keep our patients healthy and as comfortable as possible in every stage of life. Just as importantly, we bring peace of mind to our patients’ loved ones. https://www.chhh.org/