What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visit Nurse, Home Health position at Olympic Medical Center?
ABOUT OLYMPIC MEDICAL CENTER: 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! FTE: 0% WORK SHIFT Days PAY RANGE: $40.85 - $61.93 UNION: UFCW 3000-Home Health SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS/PREMIUMS: Weekend & Holiday Shifts: Yes On-Call Shifts: Yes Premiums: Weekend - $4.00/hour Lead - $3.25/hour Preceptor - $1.00/hour Per Diem - 15% (on base plus steps, in lieu of benefits) Certification - $2.00/hour Weekend Coord Pay (chg) - 15% on regular pay JOB DESCRIPTION: 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. EDUCATION Associate’s degree required. BSN preferred. EXPERIENCE Minimum of one-year recent experience preferred in home health, acute or long-term care. LICENSURE/CREDENTIALS Current Washington State Registered Nurse license. Current BLS certification required. Valid Washington State driver’s license required. Proof of insurance on automobile used for work required. Driving record in compliance with OMC standards currently in effect or as may be amended, required. See HR Policy Driving for OMC Business. OTHER OMHH issued work cell phone provided. Must have computer internet connectivity (OMHH work laptop provided). Must have reliable automobile transportation to travel to patient residences. BENEFITS INFORMATION: Click here for information about our benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: 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. Olympic Medical Center, the largest employer in Clallam County, has a wide variety of employment opportunities. We welcome you the opportunity to join our team of highly-trained and experienced staff! We offer excellent benefits, competitive salaries and an intentional culture that represents respect and appreciation for all of our employees. OMC cares and is an eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other loan forgiveness programs. For more information about our benefits, click here! Contact us: jobs@olympicmedical.org For answers to some frequently asked questions, click here. Learn about our Career Pathways Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to myriad opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, and a great place to live, work, play and raise a family. I find the staff and employees very caring and open, and I'm thrilled that there was an opening in my specialty to be able to come here. - Dr. Zina Hajduczok There is no better illustration of the value that rural facilities provide to their communities than the annual identification and recognition of the top-performing rural facilities. Each year, the rural hospitals are analyzed through the lens of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX, the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance in the United States. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Equal Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Non-discrimination Patient Rights HIPAA
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