RN - Care Management

Job Overview

Peace Health is seeking an RN – Care Management for our Care Management Team at the 21‑bed critical access hospital, Peace Harbor, in Florence, Oregon.

This Per Diem/Day Shift position covers all inpatient units and offers a salary range of $49.30–$77.46 per hour.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
• Document patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Direct and delegate care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
• Ensure own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
• Participate in the development of and maintain established hospital policies, procedures, and objectives, including quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• BSN or MSN preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care hospital (equivalent skilled nursing facility, outpatient case management, home health or hospice may be considered).
• Utilization Management/Quality Management experience preferred.
• Third‑party reimbursement knowledge preferred.

• State of Oregon nursing license required.
• Basic Life Support required upon hire.

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age‑specific principles of growth and development to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)
• Community‑specific document for each unit/department required credentials. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and a patient/family‑centered work environment. (Required)
• Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures. (Required)
• Basic computer skills. (Required)

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull:
  Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (e.g., medical carts).
• Perform hands‑on CPR at least 20 mins using 100–125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA). Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non‑patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. For positions less than 0.5 FTE the benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and an expanded Employee Assistance Program and mental health program.

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