Per Diem RN home care

Why Join Sea Star Senior Services?

At Sea Star Senior Services, we believe our team members are our greatest asset. When you join us, you become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping seniors and vulnerable adults live with dignity, independence, and quality of life. We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Paid time off, sick leave
• Meaningful, relationship-based care work with manageable caseloads
• Collaborative team culture with experienced clinical leadership
• CPR/First Aid training provided at no cost

The Per Diem RN is a registered nurse responsible for providing client assessments, medication management, and caregiver evaluations for our in home care agency. We serve older adults and adults with disabilities in the community. The Registered Nurse serves as an integral piece of our agency ensuring compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules.

• Conduct thorough initial assessments of client health and medication regimen.
• Fill medsets monthly and bi-monthly
• Responsible for tracking new orders and refills of medication
• Liaison between doctors, clients, and responsible parties to ensure medications are delivered safely and appropriately

• Conduct thorough initiaion assessments and quarterly assessments for clients receiving in home care services
• Ensure medication admininstration is performed accurately with signed doctor orders
• Delegate necessary nursing tasks in accodance with signed doctor orders
• Participate in quarterly quality improvement meetings as required under the Oregon Administrative Rules

• Conduct initial caregiver competency evaluations of new hire caregivers and CNA's to ensure their capacity to perform caregiver tasks
• Conduct initial medication competency evaluations of new hire caregivers and CNA's to ensure their capacity to administer medications
• Delegate necessary nursing tasks in accordance with caregiver's ability to perform tasks
• Provide additional training to caregivers as necessary

• Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed documentation of all services rendered using the Well Sky Home Care portal
• Adhere to all applicable Oregon state regulations, HIPAA requirements, and agency policies regarding client confidentiality
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Care Services

• Active Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing

• Minimum two (2) years of professional experience working with older adults, adults with disabilities, dementia, or individuals with mental health conditions
• Demonstrated experience in medication management, caregiver and client assessment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional documentation and clinical note-writing
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail) and electronic care management platforms (Well Sky experience preferred)
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in community settings while maintaining strong team communication
• Valid Oregon driver's license, reliable personal transportation, and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check

• Experience working Veteran's and older adults with mental illness
• Familiarity with Oregon's aging and disability services network, including APD, AAA, and community mental health programs

This position primarily involves community-based work, including travel to client homes, medical facilities, care facilities, and other locations throughout the greater service area. The Registered Nurse must be able to:

• Operate a personal vehicle for client visits and community appointments
• Sit, stand, walk, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs in a variety of settings
• Work a flexible schedule that may include occasional evenings
• Work safely and exercise sound judgment in home and community environments

Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Oregon state law.

• Pass a criminal background check in accordance with Oregon OAR  and agency policy
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening consistent with Oregon law
• Provide proof of current CPR/First Aid certification (or obtain within 60 days of hire - training provided)
• Provide documentation of valid Oregon professional license or registration
• Provide proof of valid Oregon driver's license and current auto insurance

Sea Star Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran…