Description:
Providence is calling a RN Float - Gresham Nursing Services (0.4 FTE, Days ) to Elderplace In Gresham in Portland, OR
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We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Float - Gresham Nursing Services that will provide and supervises professional, independent nursing care for Providence patients that is as evidence-based as possible. Care is based in the nursing process and is consistent with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act. The RN applies knowledge of assessing, planning, ordering, giving, delegating, teaching and supervising professional nursing care delivery that promotes patients' optimal health and independence. All Providence professional nursing practice requires a broad range of general nursing knowledge and expertise. In addition, development and validation of knowledge and skills essential to the assigned department, patient population and/or practice area are crucial. The Float RN provides competent nursing care as a Triage RN, Clinic/Care Manager RN, Community Care/Care Manager RN, and Housing RN. This position may be required to rotate through a weekend shift.
The RN participates in and leads clinical teams and may supervise, assign or delegate to licensed practical nurses (LPN's), certified nursing assistants (CNA's) and other health care workers.
In this position you will have the following responsibilities:
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, in person or by telephone, using appropriate critical thinking skills, nursing theory, research and judgment, to identify the severity, and urgency of the participant care problem(s) and provide advice, guidance and a nursing care plan that reflects participant priorities, in alignment with the Interdisciplinary Team
Communicate and coordinate care processes across the continuum of care in multiple facilities and serve as a clinical liaison to participant caregivers, including family members and staff of the PACE contracted network
Serve as a community care nurse or care manager for a defined panel of PACE participants that includes participants requiring a broad spectrum of care who reside in a variety of environments and may reside in a wide geographic area
Provide mentoring, education, anticipatory guidance and nursing delegation to community caregivers and ElderPlace housing staff in the application and implementation of the nursing care plan appropriate to the caregiver’s scope of practice
Act as a teacher/resource to other team members and housing staff
Precept nursing students as requested
Collaborate with the IDT in developing and implementing a holistic plan of care appropriate to a community setting
Participate in the development of an interdisciplinary care plan based on assessment and re-assessment when there has been a significant change
Perform procedures and treatments according to accepted clinical program standards
Integrate culturally competent/sensitive participant care
Engage in effective and caring professional communication and behaviors with colleagues, co-workers and interdisciplinary team members
Clinical documentation is timely and reflects adherence to nursing standards, interdisciplinary plan of care and progress toward identified participant outcomes
Perform comprehensive and focused nursing assessments at periodic routine intervals and as needed for changes in ElderPlace housing resident conditions
Monitor and report housing resident conditions, Initiate interventions and update service plans in accordance with policy and as required by Oregon Administrative Rules
Conduct periodic reviews of ElderPlace housing charts, informational logs, alert books and MARs to assess health needs and responses to care
DOMAIN: Diagnostic, Monitoring, and Intervention Function
Assessment and ongoing monitoring of patient condition, initiation of appropriate nursing and medical response, and documentation
Protect vulnerable patients from complications of the clinical care environment
Perform a comprehensive nursing assessment
Consistently use clinical judgment and take actions appropriate to the patient situation
Utilize the clinical systems and available resources to develop, refine, and evaluate an evidence-based nursing plan of care, as well as, communicate and coordinate care processes
Utilize clinical systems to input data that will allow all nurses to "tell the patient's story"
Anticipate the expected outcome of therapies/interventions and plan care appropriately
DOMAIN: Helping
Attention to the individual person and family as patient, listening to the patient’s story and adapting care accordingly. Management of patient comfort including pain management, skin care, spiritual and comfort care measures
Tailor caring processes to the individuality and uniqueness of each patient and family
Advocate for his/her patient’s rights, needs, and desires
Integrate culturally competent/sensitive patient care into the patient and family’s plan of care
Engage in effective and caring professional communication and behaviors with colleagues, co-workers, and interdisciplinary teams
DOMAIN: Teaching/Coaching
Teaching and coaching patients and their families as well as other healthcare providers
Consistently perform a comprehensive patient teaching/learning assessment
Implement and comprehensively evaluate a patient/family teaching/learning plan of care
Act as a teacher/resource to other team members
Collaborate with other disciplines in establishing an education plan
DOMAIN: Monitoring and Ensuring the Quality of Health Care Practices
Accountability for safe practice, identifying and correcting problems, participating in quality improvement activities and employing evidence-based practice
Consistently focus on improving nursing care quality by readjusting care strategies and priorities
Participate in quality improvement and nursing research activities at the unit level
Demonstrate nursing practice that supports enhanced patient outcomes, including the National Patient Safety Goals, nurse sensitive outcomes, and other strategic quality initiatives
Utilize statistical reports and evidence-based tools to support decision-making
Integrate the framework of "data to wisdom" into the practice of nursing
DOMAIN: Organizational and Professional Development
Have a skill in working in, communicating with, and leading teams
Accountability for personal behavior and ongoing professional behavior and development
Remain current with required credentialing (e.g., licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc.), unit-based education, performance verification activities and competencies, and informatics competencies
Support the education process for those new to the Nursing profession, those nurses continuing their education or expanding their practice and other team members
Maintain his/her practice within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the Nursing Code of Ethics as set forth by the American Nurses Association, and the Nursing Social Policy statement
Maintain patient confidentiality and data security
Use effective communication and interpersonal skills to be an effective team member
DOMAIN: Effective Management of Rapidly Changing Situations
Have a skill in managing rapidly changing situations including the ability to assess, make decisions, and orchestrate a team response
Initiate an appropriate emergency response (RRT, Code blue, 911, color codes, etc)
Effectively alters the nursing plan of care as new data and situations emerge
Appropriately respond to unanticipated and adverse effects of nursing and medical interventions
Coordinate, order, and meet multiple patients’ needs by realigning priorities as needed
Appropriately alert other health team members to pertinent changes in patient status
Qualifications:
Required qualifications for this position includes:
Coursework/Training: Relevant training applicable to the position, as specified by the Nurse Manager
Current, unencumbered Oregon RN license
Current BLS at time of hire
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA-BLS) for Health Care Provider certification
Relevant certifications applicable to the position, as specified by the Nurse Manager
Experienced Within Specialty: One (1) year RN experience in a PACE organization
Preferred qualifications for this position includes:
About Providence in Oregon
As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence offers exceptional work environments and unparalleled career opportunities.
The Providence Experience begins each time our patients or their families have an encounter with a Providence team member and continues throughout their visit or stay. Whether you provide direct or indirect patient care, we want our patients to feel that they are in a welcoming place where they can be comfortable and free from anxiety. Our employees create the Providence Experience through simple, caring behaviors such as acknowledging and welcoming each visitor, introducing ourselves and Providence, addressing people by name, providing the duration of estimated wait times and updating frequently if timelines change, explaining situations in a way that puts patients at ease, carefully listening to their concerns, and always thanking people for trusting Providence for their healthcare needs. At Providence, our quality vision is simple,
"Providence will provide the best care and service to every person, every time."
Providence is consistently ranked among the top 100 companies to work for in Oregon. It is also home to two of our award-winning Magnet medical centers. Providence hospitals and clinics are located in numerous areas, ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland. If you want a vibrant lifestyle while working with a team highly committed to the art of healing, choose from our many options in Oregon.
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As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.
About Us
Providence is a comprehensive not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Schedule: Part-time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Clinic/Ambulatory Care Nursing
Location: Oregon-Portland
Req ID: 356388
