What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Support Home Health position at Partners In Care?
Why Work for Us?
Partners In Care (PIC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the largest, oldest provider of home health, palliative care, and hospice services in Central Oregon. Serving Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties, our dedicated team of over 200 employees and 200 volunteers delivers compassionate, patient-centered care across a 10,000-square-mile area. Additionally, Hospice House in Bend, Oregon, is a specialty hospital for inpatient hospice care, creating an oasis of tranquility and comfort for patients and their families. We prioritize excellence, empathy, and collaboration, fostering a culture of kindness, respect, and learning while valuing diversity and the well-being of our employees, volunteers, patients, and families.
Partners In Care (PIC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the largest, oldest provider of home health, palliative care, and hospice services in Central Oregon. Serving Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties, our dedicated team of over 200 employees and 200 volunteers delivers compassionate, patient-centered care across a 10,000-square-mile area. Additionally, Hospice House in Bend, Oregon, is a specialty hospital for inpatient hospice care, creating an oasis of tranquility and comfort for patients and their families. We prioritize excellence, empathy, and collaboration, fostering a culture of kindness, respect, and learning while valuing diversity and the well-being of our employees, volunteers, patients, and families.
Compensation: $40.00-$57.64 (DOE).
Sign-on Bonus: $2,000 paid after 90 days of employment.
Location: Central Oregon.
Location: Central Oregon.
Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Travel: Local/regional travel by personal vehicle during the working day, centralized from the Bend office. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
What You Get To Do: The Support Registered Nurse plans, coordinates, and evaluates home health services. They provide nursing care focusing on community health education and utilize organizational and community resources to meet the needs of patients and families at home.
- 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 the appropriate diagnosis and need for other disciplines and resources.
- Provide nursing procedures and treatments per plan of care. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
- Complete and update the ongoing assessments and care plan as the patient’s status changes.
- Provide health care instructions and education to the patient and/or family, per the assessment plan and the patients’ caregivers’ ability to learn. Adapt teaching styles to meet the patient’s and family’s needs.
- Coordinate patient care with the patient’s case manager. Provide verbal or email updates as necessary.
- Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs, reports, and changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physician’s orders as required.
- Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Valid 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 driver’s 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
Company Perks:
- We offer two medical, dental, and vision plans. Insurance starts on the 1st of the month following the hire date!
- Generous Paid time off.
- $25,000 life insurance policy.
- Short and long-term disability.
- 403b retirement savings with employer match, no vesting required!
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits: Legal Shield, AFLAC & MASA Transportation.
Salary : $40 - $58
