Registered Nurse

** job summary
** the registered nurse plans, organizes and directs/coordinates home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience.  The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.
** duties & responsibilities
** provides patient and caregiver education;
** additional duties
** participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job.  The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
** job requirements (education, experience, knowledge, skills & abilities)
** minimum of two years of experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred.must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication skills;

nursing skills per competency checklist. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.management experience not required.  Responsible for supervising home health aides.prolonged or considerable walking or standing.  Able to lift, position, or transfer patients.  Able to lift supplies and equipment.  Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching.  Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
** physical requirements
** i have read this job description and fully understand the requirements and notices set forth therein.  I hereby accept the position and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the company’s established policies and procedures.  I agree to request guidance from my supervisor in the event that i am unsure of how to interpret any policy.this

position consistently supports and promotes compliance with the code of conduct by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the agency, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and all policies and procedures. ### connected home health and hospice is a home health and hospice agency servicing the greater portland area, including washington, multnomah, clackamas, columbia, yamhill and marion counties.###

by being connected to you and your health care, we help you remain connected to your community and family by keeping you out of the hospital and in the comfort of your own home.### whether you are recovering from surgery, illness, or living with a chronic disease like diabetes, heart failure, or copd, we help make hospital visits shorter and less frequent by providing quality health care and compassionate life-changing service.###

every member of our team is committed to providing our patients and their families with life-changing service, because that’s what we do.we are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record.

No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.
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