Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.
Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits, relocation assistance plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!

New Grad Visit Nurse, Home Health, $10,000 Incentive, Port Angeles, 1.0 FTE, Vrbl, Wknds, Holidays
Hourly Wage
32.86 - 48.85 USD
JOB SUMMARY:
The Visit RN helps provide continuity of care by providing nursing visits for care of patients as delegated by the Case Manager RN who remains responsible for the overall planning and coordination of care for a caseload of patients. The Visit RN member of the interdisciplinary team provides nursing care to the patient in the patient’s place of residence as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies of the agency. Keeps the Case Manager RN informed about patient progress, recommended actions and physician orders, and plans for the next visits. Individuals assigned to this classification are expected to apply full working knowledge of standards of nursing principles, practices, and to demonstrate problem-solving skills and make independent decisions in complex and diversified work situations under general supervision. Performance of tasks under emergency conditions may require strenuous exertion (i.e. patient resuscitation in the home). Has contact with patients under a variety of circumstances and is subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours. Must maintain a keen awareness of personal safety. Visit RN’s provides on-call support as assigned for patients. Per diem Visit RN’s participate in on-call rotation on a voluntary basis.

SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS:

• Shift Differentials:
  • Evening 3.00
  • Night 5.00

• Premiums:
  • Weekend Premium
    • RN Case Mgr, Visit Nurse
      LPN, PT, OT, ST 3.00
    • Aides, Recept/Sec, Refer/Sched 2.00
  • Lead Premium 1.50
  • Preceptor Pay 1.00
  • Per Diem Premium 15% (on rate of pay, in lieu of benefits)
  • Certification Premium 1.00
  • Weekend Coordinator Pay (chg) 5% on regular pay

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Associate’s degree required. BSN preferred.
Experience
Minimum of one year recent experience in home health, acute or long-term care.
Licensure/Credentials
Current Washington State Registered Nurse license. Current BLS certification; valid Washington driver's license; proof of insurance on automobile used for work; driving record in compliance with OMC standards currently in effect or as may be amended. See HR Policy 3.12 Driving for OMC Business; must have a cell phone with activated voicemail (portion of cost reimbursed by OMHH); must have computer internet connectivity (OMHH work laptop provided); must have reliable automobile transportation for entire scheduled shift to travel to patient residences.
Union
UFCW 21 Home Health

Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.

BENEFITS SUMMARY:

• Insurance Plans
  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability

• Retirement Programs (Pension Plan, 403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Plans)
• Short Term Disability/Paid Sick Leave
  • Washington State PFML – Partial wage replacement for your own disability, or in some cases for the care of a disabled family member. This plan is administered by Washington Employment Security Department. Additional details can be found at https://esd.wa.gov/paid-family-medical-leave
  • Paid Sick Leave – PSL is accrued at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked and is available to use after 90 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off (upon hire into a benefit eligible position)
  • Holidays & Vacation
    • Full-time Employee Holidays – 6 fixed holidays and 4 Floating holidays. Floating holidays are allotted annually on your plan entry anniversary date.
    • Part-time Employee Holidays – Part time holiday bank (equivalent to 10 days per year for a full time employee); use by request or receive payout of 8 hours upon reaching 24 hours in bank.
    • Paid Time Off – Beginning accrual equivalent to 12 days per year for a full time employee. Pro-rated for part-time employees. Employees may begin using vacation after completing 180 days of employment in a benefit eligible position. Accrual rate increases with years of service.

• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Additional Benefits, such as:
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fitness Club Reimbursement (available beginning the first full month of employment in a benefit eligible position)
    • $20 per month fitness reimbursement
  • Cafeteria and Espresso Bar 10% employee discount
    • $10 certificate to the cafeteria on your birthday month!
  • Verizon and AT&T mobile plan discounts

Other Compensation:

• Relocation Assistance