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Providence LPN - Home Health West in Portland, Oregon
Description:
Providence is calling a LPN, Non Contract - Home Health West Portland (1.0 FTE, Days) to Cedar Hills Home Services in Portland, OR.
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We are seeking a LPN, Non Contract - Home Health West Portland that will work under the direction of a registered nurse to provide quality nursing care to patients in their homes. Assist with collection of assessment data and provides input to the planning of care. Implements plan of care within the scope of licensure. Perform all duties in a manner which promotes team concept and reflects the Providence mission and philosophy.
In this position you will have the following responsibilities:
Provide patient care to patients in their homes
Collaborate with team members to deliver care and document observations
Contribute to patient assessment under the supervision of a registered nurse by assisting in identifying changes in patient status
Utilize appropriate standards of care for the identified medical diagnosis
Perform basic patient teaching in the home situation according to the plan of care
Utilize effective communications skills with patients and their families as well as the home health/hospice team members
Utilize Universal Precautions and safety measures to ensure a safe care environment for patients
Perform procedures and treatments according to accepted agency practices
Demonstrate competencies and knowledge related in the standards of practice for a licensed practical nurse in the state of Oregon when providing care
Demonstrate an understanding and respect for patients rights when providing care
Utilize positive problem solving when addressing care issues
Demonstrate flexibility in meeting agency requirements
Actively support and incorporates the mission and core values into daily activities
Treat all others with respect and demonstrates excellence, justice and compassion in daily work and relationships with others
Demonstrate competency by maintaining positive, constructive interpersonal relationships, and by understanding and practicing the principles of effective teamwork
Protect confidential/private information related to patients, members, employees, and others
Consistently demonstrate and incorporate principles of safety and infection control into daily activities and outlined in Environment of Care, Infection Control, and Exposure Control manuals and department safety policies/procedures
Consistently uses personal protective equipment as required and takes appropriate precautions whenever there is potential for contact with blood, body fluids, chemicals and/or other hazardous materials
Maintain knowledge of work-appropriate aspects of environment of care programs, complies with policies and reports unsafe conditions
Successfully complete Environment of Care healthstream modules in the required timeframes and participates in fire drills and emergency exercises, may label, transport and store hazardous waste as described in annual training
Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedure and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality
Demonstrate competency by knowing and applying the principles of an inclusive work environment
Display consistent commitment to customer service
Exhibit quality focus and active involvement in improvement of work processes
Employ learned methods for achieving improved outcomes
Demonstrate appreciation of team strength in meeting customers needs and displays personal behavior that has a positive impact for the team
Exhibit achievement and learning orientation to work and organizational life by maintaining a broad outlook, demonstrating personal responsibility for keeping up with current information, expanding knowledge and skill and ensuring contribution to organizational success
Display ability to work in an ever-changing environment and participates constructively in change processes
Complete annual mandatory education review and competency program
Demonstrate competency by placing a high priority on service to everyone encountered
Consistently show the characteristic of service excellence
Qualifications:
Required qualifications for this position includes:
Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) school of nursing
Current Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
One (1) year of experience in nursing; long term care, acute care, ambulatory care or home health and hospice care
Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
Driving record consistent with GOP Safe Driving Policy 330 Incident Point Matrix at time of hire
Current AHA-BLS (Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider or ACLS) within thirty (30) days of hire
In compliance with the Providence St. Joseph Health - OR, criminal background check
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
- Experience in home health, hospice or public health
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.
For information on our comprehensive range of benefits, visit:
http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits/
Our Mission
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: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Category: LPN/LVN
Location: Oregon-Portland
Req ID: 273220