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Olympic Medical Center

Public hospital system on the Olympic Peninsula

Visit Nurse - Home Health

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate’s degree is required; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
  • A minimum of one year of recent experience in home health, acute care, or long-term care is preferred.
  • A current Washington State Registered Nurse license is required.
  • Current Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • A valid Washington State driver’s license is required.
  • Proof of insurance for the automobile used for work is required.
  • The driving record must comply with Olympic Medical Center standards.
  • The nurse must have reliable automobile transportation to travel to patient residences.
  • The nurse must have computer internet connectivity; an Olympic Medical Home Health work laptop is provided.

Responsibilities

  • Provide nursing visits to patients as delegated by the Case Manager RN, who remains responsible for overall planning and coordination of the caseload.
  • Provide nursing care in patients’ residences as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.
  • Keep the Case Manager RN informed about patient progress, recommended actions, physician orders, and plans for subsequent visits.
  • Apply working knowledge of nursing standards and principles, demonstrate problem-solving skills, and make independent decisions in complex and diversified work situations under general supervision.
  • Provide on-call support for patients as assigned; per diem Visit Nurses may volunteer to participate in the on-call rotation.
  • Perform duties that may involve strenuous exertion during emergencies, such as patient resuscitation in the home, and maintain awareness of personal safety amid unpredictable situations and occasional irregular hours.

Desired Qualifications

  • Recent experience in home health, acute care, or long-term care is preferred.
  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.

About the Company

Olympic Medical Center

Public hospital system on the Olympic Peninsula

Olympic Medical Center is a public hospital district serving communities on Washington's North Olympic Peninsula. Its flagship, Olympic Memorial Hospital, includes a Level III trauma center, an emergency department and a birth center, while Olympic Medical Physicians runs primary and specialty care clinics. Outpatient care ranges from cancer treatment, laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging to rehabilitation and home health. A publicly elected board governs the locally owned system, which is designated a rural Sole Community Hospital and Rural Referral Center. Established in 1951, Olympic Medical Center is headquartered in Port Angeles, Washington.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Port Angeles, WA
Founded
1951

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