Care Transition Nurse

Comfort Keepers Hillsboro Long Term Care Community Nurse ProgramComfort Keepers Hillsboro Long Term care Community Nurse Program is looking for full and part time nurses who are responsible and compassionate to help individuals, their caregivers, foster home providers and case managers with supports needed for persons with chronic health care needs. The nurse needs to have outstanding organizational and multitasking skills.We offer flexibility with scheduling and a full benefits program. If you are an RN wanting autonomy with a passion for teaching contact us! Nurses needed in Clackamas, Washington, Marion and Multnomah counties!Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager and / or the Administrator, the Home Care Registered Nurse delivers care to clients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The RN effectively interacts with and provides information on health maintenance and disease prevention, and provides case management with the clients, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.QualificationsGraduate of an accredited school of Nursing with current, unencumbered state license to practices as a Registered Nurse (RN). Minimum one (1) year of nursing experience required with home health experience preferred.Essential FunctionsAssesses the physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and environmental status of assigned clients in a systematic and continuous manner to provide required client servicesConsults with physicians, other staff, client/family, and other caregivers to formulate a plan of care and coordinate delivery of services to ensure high quality client careProvides nursing services in accordance with the plan of care and utilizing the nursing processPerforms ongoing assessment of client's status and response to services to evaluate the plan of care and modify as necessaryAdheres to department and company policies, procedures, and methods to increase the department's contribution to organization effectivenessPerforms related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directedContinuously evaluates the client's status and works with client/caregiver in developing ways to meet their needsCoordinates and integrates services being provided to each client by all disciplinesInitiates and revises client care plan for the caregivers based on client's needs and supervises the care provided by the caregivers as applicableInforms the physician and other healthcare team members of changes in the client's conditions and needsNotifies client/caregivers of schedule and changes in schedule as applicableProvides those services requiring skills using the nursing processInitiates and maintains a current, individualized plan of treatment based on ongoing assessments in conjunction with physician and client/caregiverInitiates and performs teaching of the client, family, and other health team members, as appropriate, in order to meet identified needs and achieve goalsGives medications according to company policyInforms clients of their rights and responsibilities and respects these rights and responsibilitiesAdheres to all company documentation and timeliness requirementsComplies with all company policies and proceduresParticipates in in-service programs as required by policyParticipates in team conferences as requiredParticipates in Quality Assessment/Improvement activities as indicatedSupervises and teaches other nursing personnel as appropriateParticipates in committees as requestedKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesMust be able to follow verbal and written instructions and document services provided.Ability to speak clearly so others can understand.Excellent interpersonal abilities by being able to give full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.Actively looks for ways to help others.Strong organizational skills and adjusting actions in relations to others.Work EnvironmentOffice, client homes and automobile.Position Physical DemandsIntermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, transferring and supporting clients, typically not expected to exceed 25 pounds.Job Types: Contract, Part-time, PRN, Full-time, Travel nursingSalary: $40.00 - $45.00 per hourBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingContinuing education creditsDental insuranceFlexible scheduleHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid sick timePaid time offReferral programVision insuranceMedical specialties:Home HealthPhysical setting:Long term careOutpatientStandard shift:Day shiftNight shiftWeekly schedule:Choose your own hoursExperience:Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)License/Certification:RN (Preferred)Work Location: In personJob Types: Full-time, Part-timeSalary: $40.00 - $45.00 per hourExpected hours: No less than 20 per weekBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible scheduleHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offReferral programRetirement planVision insuranceStandard shift:Day shiftEvening shiftNight shiftSupplemental pay types:Bonus opportunitiesOvertime payWeekly schedule:Choose your own hours