Registered Nurse RN - Home Health - Up to $20k sign on bonus
Company: Good Shepherd Health Care System
Location: Kennewick
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
DEFINITION OF POSITION: Assesses, delegates, coordinates, and
evaluates the nursing care provided. Ensures provision of quality
care for selected groups of patients through utilization of nursing
process, established standards of care, policies and procedures.
He/She initiates the Plan of Care and necessary revisions and is
responsible for the overall care of the patient. He/she initiates
appropriate measures to prevent disease exacerbation, promote
safety, makes referrals to rehabilitative services and coordinates
all services provided by other disciplines/organizations. The Home
Health RN is directly responsible to the Director of Home Health.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: A. Personal Traits, Qualities, and
Aptitudes: Must be able to 1) perform a variety of duties often
changing from one task to another of a different nature without
loss of efficiency or composure; 2) accept responsibility for the
direction, control, planning, of an activity; 3) make evaluations
and decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria; 4) work
independently; 5) recognize the rights and responsibilities of
patient confidentiality; 6) convey empathy and compassion to those
experiencing pain, grief, and illness; 7) relate to others in a
manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; 8)
communicate effectively and therapeutically with people from every
socioeconomic background; 9) incorporating guest relations in daily
activities; 10) share responsibility for 24 hour call on a
rotational basis with other Home Health staff RN's; 11) is well
groomed and demonstrates appropriate and professional conduct, has
access to a reliable motor vehicle during designated work hours. B.
Working Conditions: Inside and outside environmental, not always
protected from the weather temperature changes. Inside
environmental changes are mainly those inside patient homes. Those
can include temperature variations, smoke, unclean homes, various
sizes and types of pits, and structural faults/barriers. Subject to
frequent exposure to infection, contagious disease, and hazardous
materials and equipment. Subject to combative patients,
dysfunctional families and varying relationships. Variable noise
levels. Also subject to rapid pace, multiple stimuli, unpredictable
environment, and critical situations. C. Physical Demands/Traits:
Must be able to 1) perceive the nature of sounds by the ear; 2)
express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word; 3) perceive
characteristics of objects through the eyes; 4) extend arms and
hands in any direction; 5) seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise
work with hands; 6) pick, pinch, or otherwise work with fingers; 7)
perceive such attributes of objects or materials as size, shape,
temperature, or texture; and 8) stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting,
carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Continuous walking and standing. Must be able to identify, match,
and distinguish colors. Rare lifting of greater than 100 pounds.
Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. QUALIFICATIONS: A.
Education: Required: Graduate of an accredited school of
professional nursing. Evidence of continuing education appropriate
for skill level and area of practice. Desired: BSN B. Experience:
Required: One year continuous RN experience in an acute care
setting. Desired: Previous Home Health experience and/or community
health experience, or critical care. C. Licenses, Certifications,
and/or Registrations: Current RN license in the State of Oregon;
BLS certification; Maintains a valid Oregon's Driver's License and
proof of current auto insurance. D. Equipment/Tools/Work Aids:
Infusion pumps, PCA pumps, and other medical equipment, computer
terminal printer, photocopier, and patient charts. E. Specialized
Knowledge and Skills: Ability to provide care for the patient's
age-specific, cultural, physical, and psychosocial Full Time; Day
Shift; 8a - 4:30p M-F, Participates in rotating callPI180576260
Keywords: Good Shepherd Health Care System, Kennewick , Registered Nurse RN - Home Health - Up to $20k sign on bonus, Healthcare , Kennewick, Washington
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